Online shogi tutor

Adult hobbyists, anime and Japanese culture fans, parents of curious children, and chess players wanting to try something new.

An hourly rate per lesson, with discounts for blocks of lessons. You can add paid group classes or game review sessions.

• Strong shogi playing level
• Patient, clear teaching
• Comfortable with video calls and online tools

• Demand is niche, so check how many students you can realistically reach before leaving other work
• Time zones if you teach students outside Canada
• Once your revenue passes the small supplier threshold, check GST/HST registration with the CRA
• If you teach children, check what safeguarding steps parents and platforms expect, such as a police record check
• Platform and payment fees reduce what you keep

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $100 to $500 CAD, depending on your equipment, online tools and how you set up your lessons. Platform and payment fees will also reduce what you keep from each booking.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $1,000, depending on how many students you reach and how often they book. Demand is niche, so check how many students you can realistically reach before leaving other work.

Check GST/HST registration with the CRA once your revenue passes the small supplier threshold. If you teach children, check what safeguarding steps parents and platforms expect, such as a police record check. Also consider time zones if you teach outside Canada.