Workplace wellness programmes for small firms

Small and medium-sized employers, offices, care providers, schools and community organisations that want to support staff wellbeing.

A fee per workshop or a fixed price for a multi-week programme. Some firms sign up for a regular monthly or termly session.

• Confident public speaking and running groups
• Planning clear, practical sessions
• Professional approach with managers and HR
• Basic knowledge of sleep, nutrition and exercise

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, as employers often ask for proof
• Keep to general wellbeing coaching and do not give medical advice, especially in group settings
• Staff attendance is voluntary and results are hard to prove, so set honest expectations in your proposals
• Sales cycles with employers can be slow, so plan your cash flow
• Check data protection rules if you collect any staff health information

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £500 to £3,500, depending on your training, session materials, insurance and how you present your offer to employers. Check each of these against your own plans.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, as employers often ask for proof. Keep to general wellbeing coaching and don't give medical advice, especially in groups. Also check data protection rules if you collect any staff health information.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £400 to £4,000, depending on how many employers you work with and what you charge. Sales cycles can be slow, so plan your cash flow. The idea assumes at least around 8 hours a week.