Based on services provided, you may choose to purchase more equipment. There are many services you could provide. You must advertise only the services you can perform. Typing, transcription, database management, business cards, mailouts, flyers, term papers, internet research, and the list goes on and on. You have to be open minded and creative.
Positive attitude is important.
I was unsuccessful. Although I had the qualifications, I was determined not to pay someone to let me work for them. Then I answered back, all these things I can do for them, I can do locally. I began my own secretarial service. I never dreamed of the response I am getting.