Home-Based study support group

Parents and carers in your neighbourhood looking for affordable, small-group help.

Weekly or termly fees per student. Keeping groups small and sessions regular builds steady income without paying rent.

• Subject knowledge in one or two areas
• Patient, clear teaching
• Managing small groups of children
• Good communication with parents

• Council rules on home-based businesses, including visitors, parking and noise
• Working with Children Check requirements in your state or territory
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers business use
• Child safety and supervision when other people's children are in your home
• Limited room to grow, as space caps the number of students

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on how you set up your spare room and what teaching materials and insurance you need. Home-based setups tend to keep costs low.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many students and groups you run and your fees. Space limits the number of students, so there is limited room to grow.

Check council rules on home-based businesses, including visitors, parking and noise, and Working with Children Check requirements in your state or territory. Also check public liability insurance, whether home insurance covers business use, and child safety and supervision.