First thing first, you need to be an accredited dietitian for starting this business. Although there's no regulatory board or council protecting the titles of Dietitians and Nutritionists. The Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA) implemented an Accreditation Scheme in 2005 for Nutritionists and Dietitians who are members of the association.
From SNDA website, we understand that "Accredited Dietitian of Singapore (ADS) and Accredited Nutritionist of Singapore (ANS) are recognised professionals who have credible qualifications and expertise to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice to the healthy population. ADS have additional knowledge and skills in clinical nutrition and are trained to work with various diseased populations in various settings."
As a new accredited dietitian, you could sub-contract your services out to numerous businesses such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes and (which is popular here in Singapore) weight loss clinics and fitness centers. Being a smart entrepreneur, you shouldn't only think being an average dietitian but also working toward your personal branding as a successful dietitian. Build long lasting relationship with your customers and use referral technique to boost your sales of services.
Potential profit for diet consulting services is promising and annual income of $50,000 or more in your first 2-3 years is certainly not impossible given Singaporeans' consciousness towards importance of diet and healthy living. To survive in a competitive industry like this you have to focus on increasing business revenue by developing your own exclusive diet programs, videos and software, books, which can be sold through the company website, as well as to national retailers on a wholesale basis.
How do you think the potential of this business?
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