Private swimming lessons at home and hotel pools

Families with their own pool, adults wanting to overcome a fear of water, and venues that want lessons for guests or members.

Higher price per one-to-one lesson, often sold in blocks. You usually pay little or nothing for pool hire, but fewer pupils are taught per hour.

• Strong teaching ability for different ages
• Confidence handling anxious beginners
• Reliable and trustworthy in people's homes
• Good at word-of-mouth marketing

• Teaching qualification, pool rescue award and safeguarding training, which clients and venues will usually expect
• Public liability insurance that covers teaching at other people's pools
• Check whether the venue or the homeowner's own insurance needs to cover lessons
• Poolside safety: agree who is responsible for supervision, water quality and emergency equipment before you start
• Income can be seasonal, as outdoor pools get quieter in colder months

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on qualifications, insurance and teaching equipment. Public liability cover that applies to teaching at other people's pools is one thing to check.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £300 to £1,800, depending on how many clients and venues you work with. Income can be seasonal, as outdoor pools get quieter in colder months. The idea assumes at least around 4 hours a week.

Check that you hold a teaching qualification, pool rescue award and safeguarding training, which clients and venues usually expect. Also check insurance, whether the venue or homeowner's cover applies, and who is responsible for supervision, water quality and emergency equipment.