Online french tutoring

Adult learners, parents of school-age children, high school and college students, and some employers covering lessons for staff.

Hourly rate per lesson, often sold as prepaid packs of 5 or 10 lessons. Regular weekly students give steady income.

• Fluent French and clear English
• Patient, encouraging teaching style
• Planning lessons for different levels
• Comfortable with video tools

• Check whether you need a business license or registration with your city, county or state
• Consider general or professional liability insurance
• Cancellations and no-shows, so set a clear policy and take prepayment
• Teaching certification is not usually required for private tutoring, but check your state's rules if you work with schools
• Set aside money for income and self-employment tax

Startup costs are typically around $100 to $800, depending on the video tools, teaching materials and any website or scheduling setup you choose. It is one of the lower cost ways to start a business.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many hours you teach, your rates and how many regular students you build. Set aside money for income and self-employment tax.

Teaching certification is not usually required for private tutoring, but check your state's rules if you work with schools. Also check whether you need a business license or registration with your city, county or state, and consider liability insurance.