1. Mental Health Counseling: Social workers can help those in need by providing counseling and other mental health services. They can offer individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention and advocacy.

2. Advocacy and Social Change: Social workers are committed to helping individuals, families, and communities reach their fullest potential. Through advocacy and social change work, they work to connect those in need with resources and services, create programs to improve quality of life, and support public policy initiatives.

3. Social Work Private Practice: This type of business provides individualized counseling and therapy to clients, as well as services such as coaching, career counseling, and family therapy. Social workers can create their own private practice and provide services for those seeking help.

4. Human Resources Consulting: Social workers can launch a business providing human resources consulting. Services can include guidance on compliance management, employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development.

5. Grant Writing and Fundraising: Social workers can use their expertise in grant writing and fundraising to help organizations secure funding for their initiatives. This type of business can be provided on a freelance or full-time basis.

6. Substance Abuse Treatment: Social workers have the skills and knowledge needed to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services. They can also assist individuals with sobriety and relapse prevention methods, and coordinate with other professionals to provide comprehensive care.