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Author Archives: Graeme

Foolish and Wrong!

Why do so many people big up work? Last Thursday I gave feedback to a coaching client on a marketing flyer. Only a couple of tweaks needed. I asked her when they would be going to print. “A week on Monday “, she replied. Why would she say this? There’s 20 minutes work maximum needed […]

Are you a professional business person or a wanabee?

Being a professional business person requires a combination of skills, knowledge, and personal qualities. Here are some key characteristics that are important for success in the business world: Strong Work Ethic: Successful business people are dedicated to their work and have a strong work ethic. They are willing to put in long hours, work hard, […]

Should you mix age ranges?

Should you mix age ranges at your Tuition Centre? Contact me for a chat. When it comes to running a tuition center, one question that often arises is whether it is a good idea to mix age ranges. While there are pros and cons to mixing age ranges, ultimately it depends on the needs and […]

Are you lost in the woods?

Are you a teacher looking for a new opportunity- a new challenge? As a teacher, you may be looking for new business opportunities to expand your income and reach more students. One option to consider is opening a tuition center. Here are some reasons why opening a tuition center can be a great business opportunity […]

Teachers… looking for a new career?

For teachers who are looking for more business opportunities, opening a tuition center can be a great option. Here are some reasons why: Flexibility: As a tuition center owner, you have the flexibility to set your own schedule. You also can choose the number of students you want to teach. This can give you more […]

Do Tuition Centres work with schools?

All Tuition Centres would love to work with schools. Most Tuition Centres try to work with schools. BUT… Few Tuition Centres work with them. This is usually because schools are naturally cautious about where to send their children for supplementary education. You could write to or call a hundred schools, it’s unlikely that you’ll get […]

When should I hire staff?

If you have opened a Tuition Centre you should schedule the days you want to work. Maybe two evenings 4-5 pm and 5:30-6:30 pm and Saturday 9-10 and 10:30-11:30 That would be a total of 6 sessions. If you have 4-5 students per session, then that would be 24-30 students in total. At this point, […]

Should I go into a Tuition Centre business with a partner?

Going into business alone without a partner can be very scary for most people. Going 50/50 with a partner reduces the risk of failure IF you are on the same wavelength, singing from the same hymn sheet etc. Business can be complicated, which could make having a partner difficult. It would work best if both […]

How to treat a customer?

If you are going to change your career from a teacher to a Tuition Centre owner you are going to have to think about customers. Teachers in classrooms simply think they do not have customers – they are not trained to think of parents as customers. In my opinion, they should be trained to think […]

Teaching career VS. Teaching business?

Why would you choose to leave your well-paid steady teaching job that has sick pay, holidays & holiday pay, and a pension? Your job has a start and finish time ( I know you might disagree with that!) Why would you go into a business that might leave you in debt? Where you might not […]