Workplace wellness workshops
Run lunch-and-learn talks and group wellbeing programs for local employers and their teams.
- $500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
Short workshops, challenges and group sessions at local businesses on topics like healthy eating, stress, sleep and staying active at work. Sessions can be in person at the workplace or over video.
Your first three steps
- Create two or three ready-to-run workshop topics with a one-page description and price
- Contact ten local employers, HR managers or chambers of commerce this month and offer a free or low-cost trial session
- Collect feedback forms and a short testimonial after each session to help win repeat bookings
Who pays
Small and mid-sized employers, office managers, HR teams, clinics, co-working spaces and community organizations with wellness budgets.
How it makes money
A fee per workshop, or a monthly or quarterly package of sessions. Some clients add follow-up group coaching or take-home resources for an extra fee.
Skills that help
- Confident public speaking and teaching
- Building clear, engaging presentations
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and healthy habits
- Sales and relationship building with employers
Watch out for
- Check your city or county for any business license requirements
- Rules on nutrition advice and titles like 'dietitian' vary by state, so check your state's licensing board
- Keep content educational and general, and avoid diagnosing or treating anyone
- Check general and professional liability insurance, since some employers ask for proof of coverage
- Employer budgets can be unpredictable, so don't rely on one or two clients
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Everything you need to start: workplace wellness workshops
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- Pricing: what others charge
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a workplace wellness business?
Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on your presentation materials, training, website and insurance. These are estimates, so work out your own costs before you approach employers.
How much can a workplace wellness consultant earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many sessions you run and your fees. Employer budgets can be unpredictable, so don't rely on one or two clients.
What rules should I check before running wellness workshops?
Check your city or county for business license requirements, and your state licensing board on nutrition advice and titles like dietitian. Keep content educational and general, avoid diagnosing or treating anyone, and check general and professional liability insurance, as some employers ask for proof.
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