What is a service business?

These are the most common service businesses. They sell their services directly to consumers. The services they provide are generally things the consumer can not do on their own because they don't have the necessary expertise, training, or resources.

Some examples of B2C services include:

• Cable and Internet providers

• Landscapers

• Travel agencies

• Videographers

• Photographers

• Mechanics

• Medical and dental providers

• Psychologists

• Personal trainers

• Specific attorneys, like divorce lawyers or civil lawyers

• Personal shoppers

• Cosmetologists

Business-to-business (B2B)

These service businesses help other businesses for a flat fee or hourly rate. They assist companies in operating their businesses, cutting costs, generating more output, increasing sales, providing creative content for a company, designing websites, and many other things.

Some examples of B2B services include:

• Accounting services

• Answering services

• Business lawyers

• Graphic designers

• Security Services

Social Services

These are service businesses that seek to better society. Generally, they are funded by the government through taxes and charitable institutions instead of through direct sales. However, some choose to enhance their services by raising money from sales.

Some examples of social services businesses are:

• Non-profit institutions

• Public works

• Public and private schools

• Postal services

• Human services