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@mullycron
Good on you girl, I too am female and fix/build other people's bikes at home.
But I am a qualified L2 mechanic. I did the course with the aforementioned Cycle Systems Academy, they are an excellent training provider and always has some fundings / apprenticeship offers.
Personally I do this on the side for some extra cash to supplement day job. As I belong to several tri / running / swimming clubs and a tri squad, all my clients are club mates. I only do road / TT bikes and due to speciality tools, I don't do headset fittings or frame repairs. In saying that, most people only wants their gears tuned, brake pads changed, with the odd cassette / chain / BB installed. I offer a basic service for £30 with a one hour turn around which seems to be mighty popular in the summer when all the bike shops have a waiting list.
It would be harder to persuade strangers to hand over their bikes if you don't have a qualifications to prove your ability, but then a lot of people don't want to shell out 20 quid (a la Evans) to fit a pair of tyres, so why not give them a hand?
I think if you be specific with what you can offer (to only things you're confident with) and undercut others by a lot, it's a great money spinner. Outside of this forum, too many people can't even fix a puncture.
PS insurance is quite important, or you get people to sign liability waiver
Good luck with your business.