Life coach with group workshops

Individuals, and sometimes small businesses or community groups paying for team workshops or goal-setting sessions.

Session fees, multi-week group program fees per person, and occasional paid workshops, with room hire by the hour as the main running cost.

• Facilitating groups confidently
• Listening and questioning
• Marketing and networking locally
• Organising programs and bookings

• Coaching isn't a regulated profession in Australia, so avoid claiming to treat mental health conditions and refer clients when needed
• Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, including cover for group events
• Venue hire terms and any council rules if you use a home space for clients
• Income can be uneven at first, so plan for slow months
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the room you hire, insurance and how much marketing you do. These are estimates, so get quotes for venue hire and cover before committing.

Coaching isn't a regulated profession in Australia, but there are things to check. Avoid claiming to treat mental health conditions, refer clients when needed, and check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, including cover for group events.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many clients and group programs you run. Income can be uneven at first, so plan for slow months. It's estimated at 15 or more hours a week.