Group coaching workshops and programs

Individuals who prefer a group setting and a lower price, plus community groups, workplaces and newcomer or career organizations that book workshops.

Per-person fees for a programme or workshop, with several attendees per session. Some coaches also charge a flat fee to organizations for a workshop.

• Facilitating a group
• Planning session content
• Promoting events locally
• Listening and encouraging

• Check whether commercial general liability insurance is needed or required by the venue
• Check your municipality for any business licence rules
• Fees may attract sales tax, so check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Winter weather can hurt turnout, so consider an online backup option
• Groups may not fill at first, so avoid paying for rooms far in advance
• In Quebec, check French-language requirements for advertising and materials

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on room hire, materials and promotion. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many groups you run and how well they fill.

Check whether commercial general liability insurance is needed or required by the venue, and whether your municipality has business licence rules. Also check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and French-language rules for advertising if you are in Quebec.

It is estimated to need at least about 6 hours a week, depending on your schedule. Useful skills include facilitating a group, planning session content, promoting events locally and listening. Groups may not fill at first, so avoid paying for rooms far in advance.