Shogi workshops and club sessions

Individuals paying per session, plus schools, libraries, Japanese culture groups, community centres and after-school clubs paying for a workshop.

A per-person fee for public classes, or a fixed fee for a workshop booked by a school or organisation. Selling beginner sets is a small extra.

• Good shogi knowledge
• Confident teaching groups
• Organising venues and bookings

• Public liability insurance, and check whether venues ask to see it
• Schools usually ask about safeguarding, so check whether you need a DBS check
• Venue hire costs can eat into small class fees, so test the numbers first
• Numbers may be small in some areas, so check there is local interest before committing to a regular slot

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £100 to £700, depending on how many boards and piece sets you buy, promotional materials and insurance. Venue hire is a running cost to test against your session fees.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £150 to £1,000, depending on your session fees, group sizes and how many workshops you run. The idea assumes at least about 4 hours a week. Revenue is not the same as profit.

Check public liability insurance, as venues may ask to see it. Schools usually ask about safeguarding, so check whether you need a DBS check. Test the numbers against venue hire costs, and check there is local interest before committing to a regular slot.