A time management consultant business is a good home business idea if you want to help improve the lives of others. When people learn to manage their time effectively, they can experience more success and feel more accomplished. Whether it's a manager of a small business, a stay-at-home mom, a college student or the vice president of a large corporation, everyone could use some help when it comes to time management. If you've got the skills, training and drive, you could be just the person clients need to show them how to make the most of their time.

Education and Training

It's not necessary to hold a college degree to start your own time management consultant business. However, having one may land you certain clients and not having one may limit your customer base. Colleges don't have a "time management consultant" degree, so your major should relate to the customers you want to serve. For example, if you want to work with small businesses, then a college or graduate degree in business management or administrative is competitive.

In addition to, or in lieu of a college education, you should consider obtaining certification as a time management expert. For example, a Certified Professional Organizer program is comprehensive and includes time management training and certification. You should also research whether obtaining a business license or permit is required where you live.

Salary Potential

There are two ways to make a living as a time management consultant: bill clients hourly or charge them a flat rate. The great thing about this home business idea is that you can work part-time or full-time. The amount and size of the clients you want to work with is up to you. Larger companies will have larger budgets to pay your more and to use your services long-term, but individuals and smaller companies may only be able to afford your services on a one time or infrequent basis. The salary potential for a time management consultant working on a full time basis ranges from $43,500 to $94,000.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your job as a time management consultant goes far beyond teaching individuals to fill in the blanks in a day planner. Clients need help with:

• Setting goals
• Choosing the best time management tools
• Efficiency
• Productivity
• Achieving work and life balance
• Project management

When you're working from home, the means of working for clients are often limited to telephone meetings, email communications, web and telephone conferences. You may also decide to work with clients in person, such as for group training sessions or to give a workshop.

Related Products and Services

You can also earn additional monies by selling related products and services. For example, you could develop your own planner or time management tool to sell to clients. Those same clients may also need help with paper organization, and you could encourage them to hire you to keep their files and other paperwork organized. You can find wholesale suppliers that already offer useful products that you can resell through your website.

Working as a time management consultant can be rewarding, which makes it a worthwhile business to pursue. If you don't have the skills yet, start by taking classes or a course to obtain your certification as a professional organizer.

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Daphne Mallory, Esq. is the co-owner of Mallory Writing Services and has written more than 100 articles helping home based business owners and entrepreneurs start and market their business. You can learn more about her here.