First, let me say that YOU might believe that this image represents YOU in this situation, but guess what?

It doesn't have to be. It shouldn't be. And from this moment on it's simply not.

Read on to learn why.

I hear from wanna-be-tutors all the time, the questions: How do I get hired? How do I find students? How do I get a parent to hire me and pay me money to do math, reading or fill-in-the-blank with their child?

So, Jill, how to get students and actually start tutoring? is a question I am asked often.

Like many, you too may think it's costly to get your business out there.

Or, you might not even know where to start.

Here's the thing.

Biz school or marketing books will tell you to place ads. To definitely get biz cards made but only after you decide on a name and file all your biz license paperwork, open a checking account and maybe even shop for "supplies"!  And of course, you'll need a website.

All this before your first client even walks through your tutoring door!

Do I need to have a teaching degree to be a tutor?

This is a question I am asked all the time.

Short answer, no.

You do not need to be a teacher nor do you need to have a degree, certification or tons of experience to be a great tutor.

(Now that's not to say if you are a teacher you won't make a good tutor, so don't twist this if you in the classroom. Instead, read on to see if you agree.)

Here’s what you do need.