ONLINE COURSE CREATION

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Online course creators package their knowledge into structured video lessons, worksheets, and quizzes to sell to learners on platforms like Teachable or Udemy. It’s a scalable model for experts in virtually any field.

STARTUP COST

Low (< $500)

HOME-BASED

Yes

SKILLS REQUIRED

Teaching ability, subject knowledge, online tools

IDEAL FOR

Ideal for self-starters seeking flexible, home-based work options.

FIT CHECK

Perfect for crafters or artists interested in physical product sales who enjoy packaging, branding, and customer interaction.

STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS STARTUP

1. Identify a topic you can teach well
2. Outline your course and record videos
3. Upload to platforms like Udemy or Teachable
4. Promote through email or social media
5. Collect reviews and refine your materials

COMMON MISTAKES

Licensing work poorly, not watermarking drafts, or ignoring long-term rights for clients using work commercially.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) CONSIDERATIONS

Selling your illustrations as freelance or licensing them means protecting your intellectual property. An LLC helps ensure contracts are clear and enforceable. Illustrators often work under contract and sell licensing rights — an LLC protects your work and adds credibility to your brand. Turn your craft into a business—form your LLC and open the door to wholesale, markets, and more.

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