Live online training for small businesses

Small and medium businesses, community organisations, industry groups and sometimes individuals who want guided study.

A fee per session, per participant or per program, plus repeat bookings from employers. Add-ons include custom content for a workplace and follow-up coaching.

• Experience in the subject you teach
• Confident live facilitation
• Organising schedules and bookings
• Selling to business owners

• Training that leads to a nationally recognised qualification needs a registered training organisation, so check with ASQA or partner with one
• Some topics, such as first aid, white card or food safety, must be delivered by approved providers, so check before offering them
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check what your policy covers for online delivery
• Australian Consumer Law on how you describe outcomes, and GST once you reach the threshold
• Workers compensation insurance if you hire trainers, with rules varying by state

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your equipment, software and materials. Treat this as a rough guide and work out your own costs before you start.

Training leading to a nationally recognised qualification needs a registered training organisation, so check with ASQA or partner with one. Some topics, such as first aid, white card or food safety, must come from approved providers. Also check insurance and GST.

Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many workshops you run and your client numbers. That is revenue before costs. It typically takes at least 12 hours a week.