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| Overview of this Business | | | | be grown seamlessly into a full-time job while you |
| Just because we live in a computer age doesn't | | | | work a regular job. It can also help tide you over |
| mean that everyone is computer-savvy. That's | | | | if you get laid off. |
| where the computer tutor comes in. A computer | | | | - Potential for this home based business is as |
| tutor teaches individuals and businesses how to | | | | large as your willingness to get the word out and |
| best use their computer programs and the | | | | keep up to date on computer technology. |
| Internet, typically at the client's location. Fluency in | | | | - You can set up phone consultations when |
| several popular computer applications, such as | | | | possible, or use web-based tools, eliminating travel. |
| different components of Microsoft Office, is | | | | - Simple instruction on such computer basics as |
| imperative for this home based business idea. | | | | backing up data can be a boon for anxious clients. |
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| home or place of business, travel should be taken | | | | Cons of a Computer Tutor Home Based Business |
| into account when computing an hourly rate. Many | | | | Making house calls requires a serious time |
| tutors charge between Rs.3,000 and Rs.5,000 an | | | | commitment, and gas prices must be factored |
| hour for one-on-one time. Some experts | | | | into your cost of doing business with this home |
| recommend targeting high-income families and | | | | based business idea. |
| businesses for the obvious reason that they can | | | | - Clients can try your patience, especially when |
| afford a larger hourly fee and because they are | | | | they are uncooperative or slow to learn. |
| more likely to have at least one computer in the | | | | - The job requires a vast knowledge of |
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| some other courses too according to midium | | | | What You Need to Get Started in a Computer |
| class category people, and they charge between | | | | Tutor Home Based Business |
| Rs500 and Rs. 1,000 an hour fon one-on-one time. | | | | - The knowledge -- and the know-how to impart |
| Tutoring can make a perfect part-time | | | | it |
| complement to a regular consulting gig or a day | | | | - A love of teaching. There's no hiding a lack of it |
| job. It can also spin off into pundit duty on radio | | | | - A few advertising outlets, including a simple |
| or TV, which can provide free advertising for | | | | website detailing your expertise and rates is a |
| your computer tutoring home based business. | | | | good idea, and flyers with perhaps an introductory |
| Computer tutors must stay on top of the | | | | discount. Pass them out near electronics stores, |
| newest products and become familiar with | | | | tech fairs and businesses. |
| features and shortcuts. The popularity of | | | | - That first satisfied customer. Word of mouth will |
| hand-held devices such as the iPhone presents a | | | | still be your best promotional tool with this home |
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| Pros of a Computer Tutor Home Based Business | | | | and not fly off the handle if a student forgets |
| - The overhead is low -- you'll often be using | | | | what you taught them or is unable to grasp a |
| another's equipment and software, but you should | | | | certain concept. |
| own your own copy so you can learn the ins and | | | | |