Business french training for companies

Employers, HR and training managers at companies with ties to France, Canada, or French-speaking Africa, plus executives paying for private coaching.

A higher hourly rate or fixed fee per course. Contracts with a company can bring several learners and repeat bookings.

• Fluent French, including professional vocabulary
• Teaching adults and tailoring lessons to job needs
• Professional communication and selling
• Organizing and invoicing

• General and professional liability insurance, since companies may ask for proof
• Check whether you need a business license and register as a sole proprietor or LLC
• Sales cycles with companies can be slow, so expect months before the first contract
• Have a written agreement covering payment terms, cancellations and class size
• Check your state's rules on whether training services are taxable

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on course materials, your website or marketing, insurance and any travel to client sites. You can deliver lessons on site or online.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many company clients you win and your class sizes. Sales cycles with companies can be slow, so expect months before the first contract.

Check whether you need a business license and whether to register as a sole proprietor or LLC. Also check general and professional liability insurance, since companies may ask for proof, and your state's rules on whether training services are taxable.