The Investment Nobody Talks About – How to Tackle Tutor Training
Training tutors represents one of the most overlooked investments in running a tuition business. Most centre owners focus on curriculum, m..
The Case for Multi-Subject Tutors: Building Operational Resilience
The Flexibility Problem in Educational Businesses
Running a tuition centre means managing an inherently unpredictable service. Tutors fal..
When Tutors Ask for More: Navigating Salary Negotiations in Your Tuition Business
“You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.” — Chester L. Karrass
There’s a moment that arrives in every tuition busines..
The Myth of Tutor Isolation – When Control Becomes Counterproductive
A Formative Confrontation
Early in my tutoring career, I worked for a business owner who taught me an unexpected lesson about fear-based ..
When Tutors Leave Without Notice — Lessons in Protection and Pragmatism
The Reality of Staff Turnover
Tutors joining and leaving forms the natural rhythm of tuition business operations. I’ve written about this..
Building Your Teaching Team – The Annual Recruitment Cycle
The Rhythm of Hiring in Education
Tutor recruitment follows a predictable pattern in our industry. Unlike businesses with year-round hiri..
Navigating Parent-Tutor Interactions in Your Tuition Business
The Parent Expectation Dilemma
When parents invest in private tuition, they naturally want direct access to the teachers working with t..
4 Key Factors To Consider When Dealing With The Casual And Non-Serious Attitude Of Tutors And Teachers
It is important to know and understand that tuition businesses are part-time businesses. In a way it’s a good thing as you can focus on ot..
Does Dress Code Matter for Running Your Tuition Business?
There is a famous saying: ‘Dress to impress’. But my brother like saying: ‘It’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed.’
I..
Is It Better To Go With ‘Qualified’ School Teachers OR Experienced Tutors?
A common question you’ll find parents asking all the time before they sign their kids up for tuition lessons: ‘Are your tutors qualified?’..