What’s inside
- 01 Formation and compliancePlus background-check steps and child-safety policy points.
- 02 Financial workbookHourly and package pricing from prep time, travel or platform fees; capacity by after-school hours.
- 03 Service menuSubjects, grade levels, test prep, online vs. in-person, group sessions.
- 04 Intake and assessmentStudent intake, baseline assessment and goal-setting with the parent.
- 05 Session checklistsSession plan, materials, online-session setup and end-of-session notes.
- 06 ProceduresChild-safety rules (open door, parent nearby or recorded online sessions), missed sessions, communication with parents.
- 07 Customer documentsParent agreement outline, progress report template, package and cancellation policy, invoice.
- 08 Launch setupGoogle profile, inquiry script for parents and follow-ups.
- 09 First hire or contractor tutorClassification, background checks and a tutor job description.
- 10 90-day trackerStudents, hours, retention and revenue per hour.
What this business requires
- Parents and schools commonly ask for a background check and written child-safety rules before the first session.
- If you run a website or app that collects information from children under 13, the FTC's COPPA rule applies.
- Professional liability insurance: about $42 a month at the median for education consultants (Insureon).
Typical insurance
- General liability$29 a month
- Professional liability$42 a month
Median premiums for this profession from Insureon customer data. Yours depend on your state, limits and history.
Built for your area
Business license, home-occupation rules, any state rules for working with minors, and workers' comp. Your Groundwork adviser checks these against official sources and sends your State Page the same business day.
The numbers
Startup cost: under $2,000 for lesson-based instruction (Entrepreneur). Priced per hour, session packs and test-prep programs. About 56.0% of new businesses in this sector are still open after five years (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What it doesn’t do
The kit doesn’t judge your specific idea, market or competitors. That is the Groundwork Business Blueprint, and your kit price counts toward a Blueprint ordered within 30 days.
Secure checkout by Stripe. After payment you’ll tell us your city and state, and your Groundwork adviser emails your kit and completed State Page the same business day. General information, not legal, tax or insurance advice; agreements are starting drafts to review with an attorney in your state.
