Start an online math tutoring business

Parents of school-age students, college students, and adults preparing for exams.

Hourly rate per session or monthly packages of weekly lessons. No travel time means more paid hours in your day.

• Strong math knowledge at the level you teach
• Comfort with video tools and digital whiteboards
• Clear, patient explanations on screen

• Check whether your state or city requires a business license, and register as a sole proprietor or LLC
• General liability or professional liability insurance, worth checking with an insurer
• Keep student data and recordings private, and get parent consent for recording minors
• Reliable internet, and a backup plan if a session drops

Startup costs are typically around $50 to $600, depending on the video and whiteboard tools you choose and any insurance or registration you pay for. These are estimates, so price your own setup before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many students you take, how many hours you teach and what you charge. Plan on at least about 5 hours a week. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check whether your state or city requires a business license, and whether to register as a sole proprietor or LLC. Ask an insurer about liability coverage, keep student data private, and get parent consent before recording minors.