Online computer and software skills tutor

Individuals upskilling for work, job seekers, older people learning digital basics, and small businesses that want staff trained.

Price per session or per person for a workshop, course packages, and optional recorded lessons or workbooks sold alongside.

• Strong skills in the software you teach
• Patient, clear explaining
• Planning lessons and simple course materials

• You need an ABN, and check when GST registration applies as your turnover grows
• Check whether public liability or professional indemnity insurance suits your work
• Check software vendors' rules before using their logos, screenshots or materials
• Accredited or nationally recognised training is regulated, so check with ASQA before using terms like certificate or qualification

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your equipment, software, course materials and how you promote your classes. Your costs will sit towards the lower end if you already own a suitable laptop and have simple lesson notes.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many individuals or small teams you teach and how often. You would need to plan for at least about 5 hours a week, and bookings can grow as you add classes.

Check that you have an ABN and when GST registration applies as your turnover grows. Also check whether public liability or professional indemnity insurance suits you, software vendors' rules on logos and screenshots, and ASQA rules before using terms like certificate or qualification.