Online nutrition coaching

Adults wanting help with healthy eating, energy, weight or sport, and parents looking for advice on family meals.

A fee for an initial consultation, then paid follow-ups or a monthly coaching package with plans and check-ins.

• Good knowledge of nutrition science
• Listening and coaching clients
• Clear, non-judgemental communication
• Basic online booking and social media

• Titles like 'nutritionist' and 'dietitian' are treated differently, and 'dietitian' is a protected title. Check what you can call yourself and consider registering with a professional body
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check what your insurer needs
• Avoid giving medical advice or treating conditions beyond your training, and refer clients to their GP when needed
• Client health data falls under UK data protection rules, so check whether you need to register with the ICO
• Advertising claims about health outcomes are regulated, so check the ASA guidance

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on your training, software and marketing. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance are also worth checking.

Check what you can call yourself, as 'dietitian' is a protected title, and consider a professional body. Also check insurance needs, whether to register with the ICO for client health data, and ASA guidance on health claims.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on how many clients you take on and your niche. Estimates also suggest at least around 6 hours a week.