Online aromatherapy classes

Adults who want to learn at home, people who cannot get to local classes, and gift buyers wanting a session with friends.

Fee per live session or a price for a full course. Recordings of finished courses can be sold again to later students.

• Good knowledge of essential oils and safe use
• Clear, friendly teaching on camera
• Basic video and booking tools

• Insurance that covers online teaching; check with a specialist insurer
• Do not make medical claims, and give clear safety guidance on pregnancy, pets, children and skin reactions
• Data protection basics for student emails and recordings; check ICO guidance
• Students may expect free content online, so be clear about what your paid class adds

Startup costs are typically around £150 to £800, depending on your camera, audio, booking tools and course materials. These are estimates, so price your own setup before committing. Starting with a single live class can help keep early spending low.

Monthly revenue is typically around £100 to £1,000, depending on how many classes you run, your prices and how many students book. Teaching can start from about 4 hours a week. Be clear about what your paid class adds beyond free online content.

Check that your insurance covers online teaching, ideally with a specialist insurer. Avoid medical claims and give clear safety guidance on pregnancy, pets, children and skin reactions. Also check ICO guidance on data protection for student emails and recordings.