DIGITAL LEGACY CONSULTANT

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Digital legacy consultants help clients organize and plan their online accounts, passwords, and digital assets for management after death. It’s an emerging niche at the intersection of tech, estate planning, and privacy.

STARTUP COST

Low (< $500)

HOME-BASED

Yes

SKILLS REQUIRED

Industry expertise, communication, coaching or facilitation

IDEAL FOR

Ideal for experienced professionals who enjoy teaching and advising others.

FIT CHECK

Ideal for those building microlearning or high-clarity digital experiences, especially in personal development niches.

STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS STARTUP

1. Create unique local tours around a specific theme
2. Get licensed and insured if required
3. List your services on tourism platforms
4. Promote via social media and travel blogs
5. Collect tips and reviews to grow

COMMON MISTAKES

Creating digital tools without explaining how they help, or failing to align design with target audience needs.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) CONSIDERATIONS

Productivity tools sold to students or professionals should be backed by an LLC to reduce risk and keep operations organized. Selling productivity tools for students or professionals should be done through an LLC to separate personal finances and manage taxes. Selling clarity-based courses or templates? Give your business a strong legal foundation—start your LLC.

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