How to Start a Home Based Tutoring Business

How to Start a Home Based Tutoring Business will give the readers information on how to start a low cost tutoring business. Readers will learn about the tutoring industry and techniques to starting the business within 30 days.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• computer
• QuickBooks
• business license
• Curriculum

1. Obtain a business license from the state and your local government. Obtain liability insurance for your business. Visit http://www.secstates.com to find the Secretary of State's office in your state.

2. Set up your home office with a telephone, computer, printer, and a program such as Quickbooks. Make sure that your office will be free of clutter and distractions.

3. Hire tutors from the community for various subjects. Craigslist and local colleges are great places to find tutors. Visit http://www.craigslist.org to post a help wanted ad.

4. Decide on a curriculum to use. Buy educational books or look online for printable worksheets. The students can also use their textbooks during tutoring sessions.

5. Apply to become a Supplemental Education Provider in your state. Check your state's Department of Education website for an application. Visit
   http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html?src=gu to find the Department of Education website in your state. Review the No Child Left Behind law at www.nochildleftbehind.gov.

6. Advertise your services in the community. Contact local school counselors in your city and provide them with your contact information.

7. Visit the website http://www.tutoringhomebusiness to download a training manual and forms for your tutoring business.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure that you buy liability insurance for your business. Because tutors are supervising students in the home, you will want to protect yourself legally from any incidents that may occur.
• Get fingerprint background checks from all of your tutors to ensure the safety of students.