Home-Based study support for small groups

Local parents who want a safe, low-key place for their children to study and catch up.

Monthly fee or per-session fee per student. Small groups let you earn more per hour than one-on-one tutoring.

• Teaching or tutoring experience
• Patience with different ages and levels
• Organizing and keeping records
• Friendly communication with parents

• Home-based business licence or zoning limits on client visits: check with your municipality
• Tell your home insurer and ask about commercial general liability cover, as home policies often exclude business visitors
• Condo or rental rules may not allow clients visiting your home, so check your lease or condo bylaws
• Supervision and safety with other people's children, including clear pick-up and sign-out routines
• Income is limited by room size and your own hours, and demand drops in summer
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your room set-up and materials. Tell your home insurer and ask about commercial general liability cover, as home policies often exclude business visitors.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $5,000, depending on group size and your hours. Income is limited by room size and your own hours, and demand drops in summer.

Check your municipality's home-based business licence or zoning limits on client visits, plus any condo bylaws or lease terms. Also check insurance, safe pick-up and sign-out routines for children, and GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.