One-to-One Chess Coach

Parents of school-age children, adults returning to the game, and club players wanting to improve.

Hourly or half-hour lesson fee, often paid weekly or by the term. Strong students tend to book regularly and stay for months.

• Solid chess knowledge, ideally with a club or tournament background
• Patient, clear explaining
• Comfortable with children and adults
• Reliable scheduling

• No business licence is normally needed to teach chess privately, but if you teach children, check with your state or territory's working with children check body whether you need a check before you start (rules and exemptions differ between states)
• Public liability insurance, especially if you teach at your home or visit students
• Check with your council whether a home-based business needs approval if students visit you
• Register for an ABN and check when GST applies to you
• Online lessons with children: agree on parent presence and keep communication with parents

Startup costs are typically around $100 to $800, depending on boards, online tools, insurance and any marketing. These are estimates, and it is a low-cost business to begin from home.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many students you teach and your hours. Building a regular set of students takes time.

Check with your state or territory's working with children check body whether you need a check, as rules and exemptions differ. Also check public liability insurance, council rules if students visit your home, and ABN and GST.