| The chauffeur jobs are much like that of a | | | | newspaper. However, if you do not have |
| glorified taxi driver. In fact, being a taxi driver is | | | | connections to potential clients when you start |
| the best job to prepare you to become a | | | | out, it might be better to subcontract with an |
| chauffeur. You need to know your way around a | | | | existing company. When you have a loyal client |
| city well. Knowing every back street and the | | | | base, you can then break off on your own and |
| closest routes to many destinations will be an aid | | | | grow through referrals from your regular clients. |
| to you, but since most trips will be arranged in | | | | Some chauffeur companies have a fleet of |
| advanced, you can get by with going by maps | | | | limousines to work with. Other companies have |
| and a GPS system. You will need to be on time, | | | | some vehicles and allow drivers to join their |
| and you may need to know basic mechanics and | | | | company with their own vehicle. Depending where |
| car maintenance if you own your own limousine. | | | | you stand on in the industry, either type of |
| The very first thing you will need to do is check | | | | company may work well for you. |
| with your local Department of Motor Vehicles. | | | | Not all chauffeur companies work with limousines. |
| Some states require you to have a special license | | | | Some use different types of cars or minivans and |
| in order to be a chauffeur or a private hire driver. | | | | drive around families. These companies might be |
| If you need a license, you will probably only need | | | | good for those starting out who may feel |
| to pass a written test to get it, but skipping this | | | | uncomfortable in the formal setting of a limousine. |
| step could land you in some trouble. | | | | Courtesy is the key to being a successful |
| Next, decide if you want to work for yourself or | | | | chauffeur. You need to open and close the car |
| for someone else. Working for yourself means | | | | door for your guests. You need to always be |
| buying a limousine and finding clients. Chauffeur | | | | polite when engaging in small talk. As with taxi |
| clients are generally wealthy and are not looking | | | | driving, you will need to read your guests. Some |
| for chauffeurs via flyers in the laundromat. You | | | | will talk your ear off, and others will not even |
| many be able to find a few clients from Craigslist | | | | notice your existence. Remember that you are |
| ads or ads in the classified section in your local | | | | providing a service, not looking for friends. |
