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Getting Started

Guides for tutors starting (or about to start) their independent teaching practice.

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Getting StartedJun 10, 2026·11 min read

How to Teach English Online With No Experience: An Honest Roadmap

A hype-free, step-by-step roadmap for beginners: qualifications by route, finding your first students, and the skills that matter in month one.

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BusinessApr 3, 2026·7 min read

How to Run a Trial Lesson Without Giving Away Your Time

The trial lesson is a sales call disguised as a lesson. Here's how to structure it, charge appropriately, and convert more students to ongoing bookings.

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Student AcquisitionMar 7, 2026·7 min read

How to Find Private Tutoring Students Online in 2026

The channels that actually work in 2026 to find private tutoring students online — marketplaces, SEO, referrals, LinkedIn — and what to skip.

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BusinessFeb 26, 2026·10 min read

How to Handle Student No-Shows as a Private Tutor

How to handle student no-shows — write a cancellation policy, send reminders, charge when you should, and know when to cut a student loose.

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MarketingFeb 23, 2026·11 min read

How to Write a Tutor Bio That Actually Gets Bookings

How to write a tutor bio that converts — lead with student outcomes, pair with a warm photo, and finish with one specific proof point.

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BusinessFeb 4, 2026·11 min read

Tutor Finances: What Nobody Tells You About Running a Teaching Business

The honest online tutor finances guide — tax basics, rates, cancellation policies, emergency funds, and your real (not headline) hourly rate.

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ToolsJan 31, 2026·11 min read

The Best Equipment for Online Tutoring in 2026 (What You Actually Need)

Gear guides love to make you spend. We're here to tell you what you actually need — and what's just expensive procrastination.