Could you work as a matchmaker?

If you’re a regular reader, then you will  know that one of my main focuses in life is making more money. Having been in a tricky financial situation in the past, I’m all too aware of the dangers of relying on one source of income. I have multiple streams of income these days, and I’m always on the lookout for new business ideas!

Recently, I’ve noticed an increasing trend in the popularity of online dating websites. This got me thinking about the possibility of starting up a business as a matchmaker.

Could you work as a matchmaker?

It’s possible to make a business out of just about anything these days, if you have the right angle and the time to put into it. But what would it take to be a matchmaker?

As somebody who loves bringing people together, I do think that I’d stand a good chance of making a success of a matchmaking business. I have a knack of being able to see when people would fit well together when it might not be obvious to other people!

There are a few skills that I think would be vital for a matchmaker:

• The ability to match people up based on their likes.
• A professional yet friendly approach.
• A system that allows for complete confidentiality.
• Discretion.

How to make a matchmaking business stand out from the crowd.

Let’s face it, there are lots of successful companies out there already, take a look at welovedates.com for example. If you were to stand any chance against the competition, then you’d need to have something different, something that makes you stand out from the crowd.

Meeting clients

As a matchmaker, I think I would have more of an individualised approach to pairing people up. I would arrange to meet individuals face to face, so that I could get a really good understanding of who they are and what makes them tick. The world of online dating is fantastic, but I think a service that actually gets to know people individually would really stand out from the crowd.

Themed service

As a matchmaker, you could have particular themes that you focus.

This might mean that you match up people in a specific profession (such as the police force or the NHS), or that you match people up who have specific likes of dislikes.

You could take this to any extreme. Imagine a matchmaking service where you would only work with people who led a very specific lifestyle. You could set up a vegan matchmaking service, or even one for bikers. The possibilities with this are endless!

If you think that a matchmaking business could be perfect for you, then take a look at some of the dating sites uk to get an idea of the kinds of businesses that are already up and running and doing well! What could you do differently to make your matchmaking business stand out from the crowd? Let me know in the comments, the more extreme the better!

*This is a collaborative post.