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Running your online teaching business

A video with tips from teachers on running your online business.

Once you’ve attracted students, you need to ensure that you run your business effectively so that you maintain good relationships with your students, get paid on time and keep good records. In this step, you’ll hear more tips from our online teachers on running your own online teaching business.

Task

Watch the video. Take notes on what tips the teachers give about each of the things in the table.

Topic Useful tips from online teachers
Terms & conditions  
Getting paid  
Your teaching schedule  
Administration  
Other  
Please note down your answers on a piece of paper

Reflect and share

What other tips do you think would help an online teacher run an effective business? Share your ideas in the comments.

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