🚀 BUSINESS IDEA SERIES Tutoring & Coaching (Academics + Skills)
Tutoring is not limited to classroom subjects — it covers skills, crafts, and lifestyle coaching too. Many Nigerians are willing to pay to learn something they can monetize or improve their lifestyle.
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🔑 Areas You Can Offer Tutoring/Coaching In:
1. Academic Tutoring (Traditional)
Maths, English, Sciences, JAMB/WAEC prep.
E.g. Prepclass Nigeria connects thousands of tutors to parents.
2. Skills & Vocational Training (High Demand)
Pastry making (meat pie, small chops, bread, cakes) 🍰
Beauty & makeup artistry 💄
Hair styling & wig making 💇🏽♀️
Fashion design & tailoring 👗
Soap & household product making 🧼
Nail tech, skincare, barbing ✂️
Example: Thousands of Nigerians on Instagram make money by organizing ₦5k–₦15k per person weekend classes.
3. Creative Arts & Hobbies
Photography 📸
Painting & drawing 🎨
Music lessons (guitar, piano, voice coaching) 🎶
Dance coaching 💃
4. Professional & Digital Coaching
Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Coding 💻
Digital marketing, graphic design, video editing
Career coaching, CV writing, public speaking
5. Lifestyle & Personal Growth
Fitness training, yoga, wellness
Confidence & leadership coaching
Marriage & relationship coaching
Parenting tips workshops
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✅ How to Start:
1. Pick Your Focus Area – academic, skills, creative, or lifestyle.
2. Decide Delivery Method – home visits, workshops, or online (Zoom/WhatsApp).
3. Start Small & Practical – e.g., organize a one-day hands-on class for 10 people at ₦5k each = ₦50k in a day.
4. Promote With Results – post students’ work/testimonials online.
5. Monetize in Multiple Ways – charge per class, sell recorded tutorials, or offer “premium coaching packages.”
6. Scale With Branding – register with CAC, create a website/IG page, partner with schools or skill hubs.
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💡 Pro Tips:
Nigerians are more likely to pay for skills that make them money quickly (like pastries, makeup, or digital marketing).
Bundle classes (e.g., “Learn 3 Snacks in 1 Weekend” or “3-in-1 Makeup Mastery”).
Always give certificates of completion — people value them.
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✅ Cost Budget (Small Start)
Here’s what you’ll typically need for a small group training of 10 people:
1. Pastry Class (Example: Small Chops / Cake Basics)
Ingredients & materials: ₦20,000
Gas/stove & utensils (if at home): ₦10,000 (one-time if you already have some)
Marketing (flyers, WhatsApp ads, IG promo): ₦5,000
Venue (if not home-based): ₦10,000 (one-day rental)
👉 Startup budget: ₦35,000 – ₦45,000
2. Makeup/Beauty Training
Makeup kits & brushes (demo set): ₦30,000 – ₦50,000
Marketing & promo: ₦5,000 – ₦10,000
Venue (optional, if not home-based): ₦10,000 – ₦15,000
👉 Startup budget: ₦40,000 – ₦60,000
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💰 Expected Revenue
For both academic and skills coaching, Nigerians are willing to pay ₦5,000 – ₦20,000 per person depending on the course.
Example: Pastry Class
10 students × ₦5,000 each = ₦50,000 in a day
Subtract expenses (~₦35,000) → ₦15,000 net profit
If you run 4 sessions/month → ₦60,000 profit
Example: Makeup Masterclass
10 students × ₦15,000 each = ₦150,000 in 2 days
Subtract expenses (~₦50,000) → ₦100,000 net profit
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