Contact genealogical researchers to ask for advice on breaking into the field. Perhaps they may be able to offer you an internship or a part-time job. The Association of Professional Genealogists has a member database (http://www.apgen.org/directory) that you can use to find genealogists. The database includes categories for “heir searcher,” “DNA specialist,” and other specialties.
Read the Journal of Genetic Genealogy (https://jogg.info), Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (https://www.apgen.org/cpages/apgq), and the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ngsq) to learn more about genetic genealogy and the general field of genealogy.
Attend the National Genealogical Society’s annual Family History Conference (https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/conferences) to network and participate in continuing education classes.
If you’re unsure on how to start a business, the Small Business Administration offers a wealth of advice and information on startup funding at https://www.sba.gov.
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