ONLINE COACHING

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Online coaching businesses offer 1-on-1 or group support for clients working toward personal, health, or business goals. This model is great for empathetic communicators with specialized knowledge or certifications.

STARTUP COST

Low (< $500)

HOME-BASED

Yes

SKILLS REQUIRED

Industry expertise, communication, coaching or facilitation

IDEAL FOR

Ideal for experienced professionals who enjoy teaching and advising others.

FIT CHECK

A good fit for candle lovers with an eye for scent combinations, branding, and the patience to perfect small-batch production.

STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS STARTUP

1. Define your coaching niche (e.g., business, health)
2. Create a coaching package or framework
3. Promote via email or networking
4. Conduct sessions via Zoom
5. Offer group coaching to scale

COMMON MISTAKES

Poor packaging, ignoring shipping policies, not using branded materials, or skipping product photography best practices.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) CONSIDERATIONS

Operating an online shop for art prints or physical products involves customer data, refunds, and shipping — all areas where an LLC limits your personal risk. Selling art prints online includes customer interaction and shipping issues — an LLC separates personal finances and limits risk. Hand-pouring candles or launching scents? Protect your growing business with an LLC setup today.

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