Start a local in-person wellness coaching business

Locals who prefer face-to-face support, such as older adults, new parents, community groups and workplaces wanting staff wellbeing sessions.

Price per programme or per session, plus group workshop fees and occasional paid sessions for workplaces or community groups.

• Warm, trustworthy people skills
• Running small group sessions
• Local networking and promotion

• Stay within coaching: do not diagnose or treat conditions, and refer to health professionals when appropriate
• Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, especially for outdoor or group exercise
• Check council rules for using parks or public spaces commercially, and for any home-based business approval
• If you lead exercise, check whether you need fitness qualifications or insurance conditions
• A working with children check may be needed if you coach under-18s, so check your state's requirements

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on insurance, handouts, any venue costs and promotion. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $600 to $3,500, depending on client and group numbers.

Check council rules for using parks or public spaces commercially, and any home-based business approval. Also check insurance for outdoor or group exercise, whether leading exercise needs fitness qualifications, and working with children check requirements in your state.

You need warm, trustworthy people skills, confidence running small group sessions, and local networking to promote yourself. Stay within coaching, do not diagnose or treat conditions, and refer to health professionals when appropriate.