Starting up a homeschool based business is easy if you have already got tons of experience teaching your own children as homeschool students. Here are some entrepreneurial ideas that you can think about when setting up a services based business for homeschool families.
Tutoring Other Students
Since you are already teaching your own children and are comfortable in a couple of subjects that other parents may find tough, you can offer to tutor other children in the neighborhood. Taking on a couple of paid students can make you feel good and improve the financial situation at home. You do not have to be limited to the physical confines of your neighborhood. Take on online students and do lessons on video chat.
Counseling Homeschool Families
You have a wealth of information for other homeschooling teachers who are just starting out. Book official counseling sessions with other homeschoolers to offer advice and inputs on how they can improve their study methods. Give parents tips on managing their time better and organizing things in advance for the homeschool classroom. You already do this stuff for free with friends, you can set it up as a paid service for strangers.
Specialize in Testing
Homeschool students are not tested in regular exams. Often parents are unsure about how well the children are learning their lessons and where they stand in a group of their peers. Learn how to administer standardized tests and then offer these to the parents of your homeschooling community. You can combine doing an invaluable service with making some money on the side. You will have to qualify to administer the tests from the relevant authorities first. Consider that a business investment.
Offer Specialized Classes
You may think speaking a foreign language is easy. Others may consider arts and crafts a walk in the park. Someone may have great skill in playing a musical instrument. Pick the class you know you are good at, and then offer to teach it to other homeschool students in the community. Again play to your strength so you know what you are offering is a good service.
