Spiritual coaching and counseling is the perfect career for a person who
is in tune with his inner self and enjoys helping others. If you are
interested in using your spiritual knowledge and deepening your
relationship with others to assist them in finding inner peace, then
starting a spiritual counseling business can be a lucrative and
fulfilling career. With a little tech savvy, you can have your online
spiritual counseling business in operation in just a few weeks. There is
a high level of competition in the field, based on the ease of
acquiring certification, and according to Barron's Salary Guide for
2010, the average earnings for a virtual therapist range between $26,000
and $35,000 annually.
Earn your
certification in spiritual counseling.
Attend classes in person or participate online.This is important as it will lend
credibility to your business and allow you to formally learn all
aspects of spiritual teaching. You may have taken a certain path to your
own enlightenment, but it is important to understand and be certified
in the many different nuances of becoming a professional coach.
Find and secure a web domain and hosting account.
There are many
services offering packages that make it simple to design your own
website. If you aren't technologically savvy, there are web host
providers that come with templates and add-ons making it easy to build
discussion boards, forums, a blog and even an online payment gateway to
allow your customers to purchase counseling sessions online. Some easy
to use host companies include Intuit, 1 and 1 and Siteground. Once you
have chosen your web domain name and website, you can begin submitting
your information to search engines.
Research what other spiritual coaches are doing with their websites
Many coaches offer videos and downloadable
e-books on their websites, as well as live chat sessions, surveys and
assessments. The more interactive your website is, the easier it will be
to determine who is visiting your site and allow you to reach out
proactively to potential customers.
Optimize your website for search engines.
Ensure that each of your web
pages is embedded with keywords associated with your business. Depending
on your budget, you may opt to pay for sponsored search results. To
gain additional exposure, partner with some bloggers who report on
topics in your field. Offer to exchange links or banner advertising.
Harness the power of social media
To build a client base, create a
Facebook page, and ask friends and families to connect to your business.
Participate in discussions on LinkedIn and post relevant information on
Twitter. By engaging in the community, you not only build your
business's reputation, you also ensure that you are keeping your
knowledge and skills sharp.
