Proven Businesses You Can Start From Home – Training

Last Updated: August 22, 2009

If you have practical experience and skills in any of a huge number of subjects and disciplines, then you could potentially make a living providing hands-on training.

Working in training will involve teaching and demonstrating practical skills to members of the general public, using all relevant machinery or equipment.

Training is usually carried out as a more informal style of teaching, with more emphasis on demonstration and trainee participation; although there are many different styles of training that you can learn. You can also provide training to groups of people at one time, allowing them to learn together.

Skills that are suitable for training are usually practical such as DIY techniques, woodwork or metalwork skills; as well as computer and software training such as Microsoft Access and Sage Accounts software etc. Other skills like public speaking and good presentation skills are also quite common for training.

You will need to be patient, and be good at communicating what you are doing and how to do it. If your training uses separate equipment (e.g. Computers or tools) you will need to have access to it whilst training. This will mean either having the equipment at home, or travelling to a location with the equipment; although you may be able to take small equipment to the trainee’s house or office.

People are likely expect you to have qualifications before you begin to offer training services, if you do not have any you will need professional experience.

It is important to remember that if you are training people on potentially dangerous equipment (e.g. Saws and Drills) then you will need full safety equipment and insurance against any injuries caused by yourself or by accident to your trainees.

It is possible to earn good money providing training, especially if you have an area of specialist knowledge or experience that is in demand.

Trainers can gain customers by advertising in local papers and relevant publications; while advertising in local business directories will allow potential customers to find you easily.

Pros

There are few costs after purchasing equipment and books.
Training can be rewarding work.

Cons

The initial equipment purchase can be very expensive.
Training and learning to expected level can take a long time.

Summary

Skill Level: Medium to high
Start up Costs: Low
Training: Long courses
Experience: Essential
Equipment Costs: Variable, low to high
Transport Required: Yes, unless training is carried out at your home.
No of Staff (incl. you): 1

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