On-Site Software Training for Businesses

Small and mid-sized businesses, non-profits, municipalities and HR or training managers with staff development budgets.

Day rate or half-day rate per workshop, or a per-attendee price, plus follow-up support sessions and custom training materials.

• Strong software knowledge in a business setting
• Confident presenting to groups
• Selling to managers and HR

• Commercial general liability insurance, which some clients may ask to see
• A home-based business licence may be needed from your municipality for admin work, so check locally
• Long payment terms from larger clients, so agree invoicing terms upfront
• Winter travel and booking cancellations, so build in flexibility
• Some provinces have training grants for employers that clients may ask about, but check eligibility rules yourself before promising anything

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your equipment, training materials, insurance and how you market to local businesses.

Check commercial general liability insurance, which some clients may ask to see, and whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence. Agree invoicing terms upfront for long payment terms. Check any training grant eligibility yourself before promising clients anything.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many workshops you deliver and your client mix. Plan for at least about 10 hours a week, plus winter travel and cancellations.