Small local tuition centre

Parents of primary and high school students, and older students preparing for exams or selective school tests.

Weekly or termly fees per student, charged per class or as a monthly package. More students per session means more income from the same rent.

• Strong subject knowledge
• Clear teaching and patience
• Talking with parents
• Basic bookkeeping and organising timetables

• Council zoning and approval for an education use at your premises: check with your local council before signing a lease
• Working With Children Check (or the equivalent in your state or territory) for you and any staff: check your state or territory rules, as tutoring children usually requires one
• Tutoring in general school subjects does not usually need a specific education licence, but check with your state or territory education regulator if you plan to offer accredited courses or vocational training
• Public liability insurance and a lease you can afford if enrolments are slow
• Fire safety, accessibility and maximum occupancy rules for the space: check with your council
• Register an ABN, check whether you need to register for GST, and check your state or territory workers' compensation rules if you hire staff

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your premises, fit-out and lease terms. These are estimates only, and you will want a lease you can afford if enrolments are slow.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on enrolments, class sizes and the hours you run. These are estimates, not guarantees. The idea usually needs around 15 hours a week or more.

Check council zoning and approval for an education use before signing a lease. Also check Working With Children Check rules in your state or territory for you and any staff, plus fire safety and occupancy limits for the space.