Companionship and non-medical help. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€300–€1,500
Hours / week
15–40
First income
~4 wks
Net margin
82%
Saturation
medium
Realistic ceiling
€900–€2,600
What nobody usually tells you
Structurally growing demand for twenty years: one of the few certain demographic curves. But it's emotionally heavy and the line with medical care must be respected exactly.
The route, in five steps
Check carefully where non-medical help ends
Get a criminal record certificate and insurance
Introduce yourself to two GPs and a pharmacy
Start with two families on fixed hours
Build a network of stand-ins so you never miss a slot
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every elder home support pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
insurancecriminal record checkbasic training
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.