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CategoryThe 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?’..
Patience and Flexibility Is The Name Of The Game When Dealing With Tutors
One has to deal with tutors with patience and flexibility. This is a lesson that I’ve learned over the years, and I would suggest you all ..
How To Tackle Issues Relating To Tutor Sickness and Holidays
As an owner of your own tuition business, tutors will present you with many challenges. One of these challenges includes them not turning ..
How To Deal With Tutor Lateness And What Steps You Can Take
We all know providing tuition is a service-based business; but yet we don’t realise and understand that it is a business built on people, ..