Best Business Ideas for ESFJs

Many types of businesses can suit ESFJ personalities, which are outlined in this list of 20 business ideas. Grouped into five categories, each of these business ideas includes an assessment of the associated startup costs, required skill level, and earning potential.

• Business-Focused Businesses
• Health & Wellness Businesses
• Insurance Businesses
• Real Estate Businesses
• Social Service Businesses

BUSINESS-FOCUSED BUSINESSES

1. ACCOUNTING FIRM

Starting an accounting firm can be a great idea for detail-oriented ESFJs with a passion for numbers. You’ll need to become a certified public accountant (CPA) and enjoy working with clients as well as alone. You can minimize your startup costs if you work from home, and you have the potential to earn between $125 and $350 per hour once you establish yourself in the industry.

Learn how to start an accounting service business.

2. ADVERTISING AGENCY

Creative ESFJ entrepreneurs with a solid mind for business might consider starting an advertising agency. While formal education isn’t required, a degree in marketing and some advertising experience can prove tremendously helpful. If you initially meet your clients in coffee shops or their place of business, you can limit your startup costs to less than $5,000. Once established, your agency has the potential to earn annual revenue in the six- to seven-figure range.

Learn how to start an advertising agency.

3. EVENT PLANNING BUSINESS

Event planning businesses can be ideal for organized, extroverted ESFJs who enjoy planning and executing events. Good event planners have excellent communication and marketing skills as well as the ability to work with a variety of vendors, clients, and venues. You can easily start your business for less than $5,000, and you should earn an average salary of $75,000 to $80,000 per year.

Learn how to start an event planning business.

4. FINANCIAL CONSULTING FIRM

ESFJs thinking about starting a financial consulting firm should already have a thorough understanding of finance and the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to their clients. You also should have some experience working for a financial consulting firm and a Certified Financial PlannerTM certification. If you already possess the necessary education and certification, you can start your business for less than $5,000. This line of work offers the potential to earn a six-figure income.

Learn how to start a financial consulting business.

5. FINANCIAL PLANNING FIRM

ESFJs with a knack for finance and a desire to focus on their clients’ long-term goals might consider starting a financial planning firm. These business owners should have a proven track record in financial planning and consulting. They also need to feel comfortable working with a wide variety of businesses and individuals. You can expect startup costs of less than $20,000, and you have the potential to earn a six-figure salary.

Learn how to start a financial planning firm.

6. HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING FIRM

ESFJ entrepreneurs also might consider starting a human resources consulting firm — especially if they already have a degree and/or experience in the field. This line of work provides an opportunity to use your organizational and interpersonal skills as well as your rational approach to decision-making. You can start this type of business for less than $10,000, and you have the potential to earn a six-figure income.

Learn how to start a human resources consulting firm.

7. PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY

ESFJs thinking about starting their own public relations (PR) agency should not only have a background in PR, but also excellent communication, sales, and marketing skills. You can start your agency for as little as $1,000, and you have the potential to earn a six-figure, annual income once you have a steady stream of clients.

Learn how to start a public relations agency.

HEALTH & WELLNESS BUSINESSES

8. DENTAL OFFICE

ESFJs who want to open their own dental office should already have a degree from a dental school, a professional license in their state, and several years of experience. Startup costs can range from $250,000 to $500,000, but dentists have the potential to earn seven-figure salaries.

Learn how to start a dental office.

9. HOME HEALTH CARE BUSINESS

A home health care business is another venture in which organized, extroverted ESFJs may find success and fulfillment. In order to meet your clients’ needs, you’ll need the ability to cook, run errands, transport them to appointments, and more. You can start this type of business for less than $1,000, and you can charge between $18 and $40 per hour for your services.

Learn how to start a home care business.

10. MAKEUP ARTIST BUSINESS

ESFJ entrepreneurs can thrive in this line of work given their extroverted nature and desire to see the tangible results of their efforts. Successful makeup artists have an artistic flair, a good mind for business, and broad knowledge about makeup and application processes. You’ll need about $8,000 to start your business, which has the potential to generate a six-figure income once you secure a steady stream of clients.

Learn how to start a makeup artist business.

11. NUTRITIONIST BUSINESS

ESFJ entrepreneurs with a passion for nutrition can find this line of work rewarding because it gives them a chance to help people improve their overall health and well-being. Nutritionists need excellent people skills, knowledge of human biology and nutrition, and the ability to effectively market their services. You can start your business for less than $2,000, and you have the potential to earn a six-figure salary.

Learn how to start a nutritionist business.

12. PERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS

ESFJ entrepreneurs with a passion for cooking and the ability to prepare a wide variety of dishes might consider starting a personal chef business. Your success will depend on how well you market your services and the quality of your cooking. While formal training isn’t required, any cooking, business, or marketing classes you take will prove beneficial. Startup costs typically total less than $5,000. Most personal chefs earn about $40,000 per year, but some can earn much more based on their location and target market.

Learn how to start a personal chef business.

13. PERSONAL TRAINING BUSINESS

ESFJs in excellent shape with an interest in helping others improve their overall health and wellness might enjoy starting a personal training business. Successful trainers have strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to inspire their clients to reach their physical fitness goals. Your startup costs should not exceed $2,000, and you can expect to earn about $50,000 per year with the potential to reach six figures.

Learn how to start a personal training business.

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INSURANCE BUSINESSES

14. INSURANCE AGENCY

ESFJs interested in the insurance industry and helping other people might consider starting an insurance agency. You’ll first need to decide if you want to start a captive agency or an independent agency because each option has its own pros and cons. Once you obtain the necessary license, you’ll need between $10,000 and $50,000 to start this type of business. No matter which agency option you choose (captive or independent), you’ll have the potential to earn about $80,000 per year.

Learn how to start an insurance agency.

15. LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE

ESFJ entrepreneurs interested in the insurance industry, but who want to specialize in one area might consider starting a life insurance brokerage. Successful business owners in this field have solid organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and a passion for helping others. You can start your brokerage for as little as $5,000, and you have the potential to generate six-figure annual profits after a few years.

Learn how to start a life insurance brokerage.

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES

16. REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL BUSINESS

Real estate appraisal businesses can be a great fit for detail-oriented ESFJs who enjoy working with numbers and appreciate a flexible schedule. You’ll need a professional license for this line of work in addition to completing required coursework and training hours. Once you obtain your real estate appraisal license, you can start your business for less than $1,000. Depending on your business model and your success as an appraiser, you can earn between $30,000 and $200,000 per year.

Learn how to start a real estate appraisal business.

17. REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

ESFJ entrepreneurs with a background in real estate might consider starting a real estate brokerage. You’ll need a real estate broker license as well as excellent organizational and people skills. Startup costs usually total about $10,000, and you have the potential to earn a six-figure income once you secure a steady stream of clients.

Learn how to start a real estate brokerage.

SOCIAL SERVICE BUSINESSES

18. COUNSELING CENTER

ESFJ entrepreneurs’ organizational skills and extroverted nature makes them ideal candidates to start a counseling center. Business owners must have at least a master’s degree to become a counselor and a doctorate to serve as a practicing psychologist. If you start your counseling center from home, you can limit startup costs to less than $3,000. This line of work also offers a high earning potential — once you establish your business — with some centers generating $300 in profits per day.

Learn how to start a counseling center.

19. FAMILY COUNSELING PRACTICE

ESFJs’ drive to help people improve their lives — coupled with their logic and organizational skills — often makes them great counselors. Counselors require a master’s degree or higher as well as a license to practice in their state. If you already have a degree, you can start a home-based business for as little as $1,000. Once you establish your business, you have the potential to earn a six-figure income.

Learn how to start a family counseling practice.

20. SPECIAL NEEDS COACHING BUSINESS

ESFJs who enjoy working with children and have at least a basic understanding of the disabilities with which they’ll work might consider starting a special needs coaching business. You can start your business for less than $1,000, and you have the potential to earn nearly $60,000 per year.

Learn how to start a special needs coaching business.