You are required to have a computer with a high-speed Internet connection (i.e. DSL/cable) as well as a cell phone so we can reach you on short notice if a client needs to reschedule. You will need to visit with clients in their home in your community, so the transportation requirements will vary. 

If I’m ready to move forward, what’s the next step? Can I sign-up online, and pay by credit card?

If you are ready to move forward and would like the convenience of completing the process online,

Do I need to be Incorporated or be able to accept credit cards?

No, you do not need to have a corporation. You can do business as a sole proprietor and report your income and expenses on your personal safal tax form. "CORE"  processes payment from the clients by credit card or check and ships the products directly to their home.

Is this the best green business I can start?

We tell anyone who will listen that they should redirect their career to participate in the booming Green Economy. Being a Green Consultant is one way to make money and to make a positive impact in your community. As you think about all of your options, you may want to check out S. Richards 75 Green Businesses You Can Start. He doesn’t discuss green consulting as an option in the first edition of the book, but he does write about green consulting and Green Irene in his blog.