15 Best Business Ideas For Homeschooling Families
If you are looking for business ideas as homeschooling family to begin your path to entrepreneurship, you are in the right place.
With starting a business as homeschooling family, there are plenty of opportunities that can help you follow your dreams and build a successful career.
In this post, you will discover profitable business ideas, perfect for those who want to have a flexible job, capable of multiplying the average income, while becoming your own boss.
Check out the full list below to help you find your next idea!
Here they are:
1. Start a language learning app ($224K/year)
Alex Chernikov from Berlin, Germany started Gikken ago, a language learning app.
- Revenue: $18,635/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 1
- Location: Berlin, Germany
Gikken’s foundation was laid in 2011 or so. I don’t remember the exact year but I was in high school. I was amidst my most active English learning years. I was trying to read as many articles, blogs, essays, etc in English as possible. At some point, an idea that it’d be great to double click on words to get them translated right there struck me. It was the early days of Google Chrome that wasn’t the most popular browser yet. And, I think it already could translate pages entirely, but it was totally useless for me because when I can understand 80% of the text, why would I translate it entirely? It’s also terrible for mastering a language. Guessing the meanings of words from the context works better for memorizing new vocabulary. The more effort your brain takes, the stronger neural connections are.
So, physiology aside, I wanted a fast way to translate single words I didn’t understand or double-check sentences. The previous flow involved copying it, switching to a new tab with Google Translate opened there, translating it, and then switching back. Terribly inefficient and annoying when you have to do it 10 times per article, 100 times per day.
By the time I was obsessed with this idea, I could already easily implement anything I wanted on the web. I started coding at 13, so I had already at least 2 or so years of experience with copycatting news portals, trying to build my social network (who didn’t!), and reinventing a few popular JavaScript libraries. It was the early days of not only Google Chrome but also Chrome Web Store—the extension store. I made an extension that I needed for my own needs, called Instant Translate, and uploaded it to the Chrome Web Store. Uncunningly, the timing was perfect for organic growth through the store as Instant Translate happened to be one of the first extensions there. The 15-year-old me knew something only about building apps but absolutely nothing about turning them into a business. Thus, I relied on "organic growth". In other words, routinely checking analytics and praying that it grew. I did nothing more than that for the first few years.
2. Become an author ($240K/year)
Nick Thacker from Colorado, USA started Conundrum Publishing about 6 years ago, a author.
- Revenue: $20,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 2
- Location: Colorado, USA
I’ve always been a fanatic reader, specifically in the thriller genre. I discovered Dan Brown as a kid, then James Rollins, and I’ve always love action movies that combine adrenaline and history (think National Treasure, Indiana Jones, etc.).
I decided to write a book (my first was called The Golden Crystal, and it has been re-launched as The Atlantis Stone) when my grandfather passed away. He had always been a strong positive influence in my life, and he, my dad, and I often swapped paperbacks we liked. That first book was intended as a gift for my dad for Christmas, and it was going to be the only one I ever wrote -- just to see if I could do it.
I had no idea what I was doing (arguably, I still don’t…). I just thought it would be fun to combine technology with the discovery of Atlantis… in some way. When I got started, I was naive enough to think that books simply happen, but the book very quickly got the best of me. I took a six-month break and consumed as much as I could on the subject of the craft of writing fiction. I’d never really written anything before, so it was an eye-opening experience to learn about structure, plot tropes, character development, and everything else that goes into a good, cohesive story.
3. Start a tutoring business ($1.2M/year)
Adam Shlomi from Miami, FL, USA started SoFlo Tutors almost 4 years ago, a tutoring business.
- Revenue: $100,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 2
- Location: Miami, FL, USA
I come from an entrepreneurial family. My father works for himself and my maternal grandfather started a clothing factory. Working for myself has always been encouraged by my family, but before I could get started, I needed to learn a skill. At Georgetown, I study international politics and business. Most students with these backgrounds go on to work at prestigious firms like J.P. Morgan. I really didn’t know what kind of business I could start, and frankly, planned to work as a (boring) data analyst after graduation.
If you have an idea but don’t have the knowledge to execute, use that idea as motivation and go learn how to turn your vision into reality.
Tutoring first came to mind because I had spent significant time working for other tutoring companies and cutting my teeth/learning how the industry works during my teen years. I first started tutoring when I was 15. I was hired by College Experts, a local test prep center in Davie, Florida. My first student was three years older than me, and I spent our first session teaching him how to use his calculator rather than trying to explain any complicated formulas. Being a student myself, I was able to bring a student’s perspective to tutoring. I worked for College Experts until my senior year of high school when I began tutoring on my own and finding clients on Craigslist.
4. Start a book club ($156K/year)
Ben Keene from London, England, United Kingdom started Rebel Book Club over 7 years ago, a book club.
- Revenue: $13,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 0
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
It was a bad habit. Buying books and not finishing them...
One tap on Amazon, and bang, there it was on my kindle or my doormat the next day. I’d fleetingly read a review or even just a crunching blurb and my key words, curiosities or aspirations had slapped me round the face and before I’d considered a sensible swipe-by it was too late.
I’d become a heavy user. Buying non-fiction books at quite a click. But the problem was not so much the cost — at the most I was spending £20 a month — which I saw as a solid investment in potentially 2–3 life-changing reads. The problem was I couldn’t get past page 100 (or 25%) of almost all of the books I’d bought.
5. Start a consulting business ($300K/year)
Akhil Suresh Nair from Boston, MA, USA started Xena Intelligence over 2 years ago, a consulting business.
- Revenue: $25,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 3
- Location: Boston, MA, USA
I had a couple of years of experience working for a large corporation back in India. I genuinely felt that I was just a cog in the wheel and that whatever I did had little to no impact in the real world.
We were at a crossroads at that time – filled with constant self-doubt about the career path we wanted to take. We could have easily applied for corporate jobs in the US or in India, but we chose to follow our hearts by continuing to work in our consulting business.
I reached out to a few small businesses I had developed good relationships during my corporate career and started helping them out on developing marketing strategy to scale their businesses and also to instill robust operational efficiencies in their business processes. I realized that I was able to add considerable value to their businesses and that I felt a sense of satisfaction in being able to make their lives better. I soon started consulting for over 20 small businesses in India.
6. Start a homeschool agency
Examples of a successful homeschool agency:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a homeschool agency:
- How To Start A Temporary Staffing And Recruiting Agency Business - How To Become A Staffingpreneur!
- How To Start A Homeschool Business From Scratch! - Videobrilliant (Ep. 002)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start And Run A Home Tutoring Business: A Complete Manual For Setting Up And Running Your Own Tutoring Agency
- Homeschool Co-Ops: How To Start Them, Run Them And Not Burn Out: Carol Topp
Learn more about starting a homeschool agency ➜
7. Start a child care business
Examples of a successful child care business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a child care business:
- Who Can Help You Open A Day Care | Start Your Childcare Business Today
- Start Your Day Care Business In 2019
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start & Run a Home Daycare (Self-Counsel Press Business Series)
- Start Your Own Child-Care Service: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a child care business ➜

8. Start a martial art school
Examples of a successful martial art school:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a martial art school:
- 4 Things You Need Before Starting A Martial Arts School
- How To Start A Martial Art School From Scratch. Guide To Starting A Martial Art School
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Best Of Starting A Martial Arts School: What You Really Need To Know Before You Start A Martial Arts School (Martial Arts Business Success Steps Book 6)
- How To Start A Martial Arts School - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Starting A Martial Arts School
Learn more about starting a martial art school ➜
9. Start an art lessons business
Examples of a successful art lessons business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a art lessons business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Teach Art To Children
- The Art Of Pawn: Lessons On How To Open And Operate a Pawn Shop, Plus How to Buy Gold & Silver
Learn more about starting an art lessons business ➜
10. Become a music tutor ($840K/year)
Examples of a successful music tutor:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a music tutor:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Music For Kids: When To Start Piano Lessons
- Piano Book For Adult Beginners: Teach Yourself How To Play Famous Piano Songs, Read Music, Theory & Technique (Book & Streaming Video Lessons)
Learn more about starting a music tutor ➜
Hi! I’m Jacques Hopkins, creator of Piano In 21 Days. My online piano course helps adults of all ages learn to play piano as fast as possible. Most of my students are people who never had the time or failed piano lessons before. Some are retirees who are excited about a new hobby but don’t want to wait years for results. Others are busy parents or professionals who need a low-pressure, flexible learning schedule.
My business brings in five figures every month, and I built everything from the ground up. I knew I had a unique take on piano lessons, but I had to learn everything about digital entrepreneurship and marketing in real time. It took a lot of effort, but it worked: I quit my engineering job and have been supporting my family this way for over eight years now.
11. Start an early learning homeschooling services business
Examples of a successful early learning homeschooling services business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a early learning homeschooling services business:
- Small Business Ideas For Teachers
- Homeschooling And Working - How We Make It Work With Our Home Business!
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Homeschooling: The Teen Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- to 18- Year-Old (Prima Home Learning Library)
- Homeschooling Methods: Seasoned Advice On Learning Styles
Learn more about starting an early learning homeschooling services business ➜
12. Start a writing & editing business
Examples of a successful writing & editing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a writing & editing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, And Business Of Book
- How To Start A Successful Proofreading Business: Catch The New Wave In The Kindle Revolution: Gary Thaller
Learn more about starting a writing & editing business ➜
I’m Sara Davies, founder of Prooftheword, a complete editing and proofreading site that gives customers the ultimate editing service for any document. I’m a sole trader, so I work alone. All the editing and proofreading is done by me, along with everything else. I sort out my invoices, do my own accounts, file my own tax returns – everything.
My editing skills are excellent, which is my main selling point. People come to me because they know I will do a great job! I have a wide range of customers, from students to book writers and regular magazines. My work has grown over the years and, while I’m not making millions, I regularly take home around £1,200 a month.
13. Start a tv show program
Examples of a successful tv show program:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tv show program:
- Road To Success Tv Program: Planning In Business
- Road To Success Tv Program: Transforming An Idea Into A Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Host Your Own Tv Show: Five Steps To Help You Become A Top
- The Show Starter Reality Tv Made Simple System: Ten Steps
Learn more about starting a tv show program ➜
14. Start a private library business
Examples of a successful private library business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a private library business:
- Library Business Startup Earn Money In Part Time Business
- One Time Investment Business | Without Book Library | Business ideas | Youtok Earning
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Creating a Virtual Library (How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians): Frederick Stielow
- Pursuing Private Practice: 10 Steps To Start Your Own Business: Jennifer McGurk
Learn more about starting a private library business ➜
15. Start an online homeschool business
Examples of a successful online homeschool business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a online homeschool business:
- How To Start A Homeschool Business Review
- How To Start A Homeschool Business From Scratch! - Videobrilliant (Ep. 002)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start an Online Business: A Step by Step to Make Money from Your Computer Even If Your Starting from Scratch! (How to start an Online Business, ... Startup, Online Business for Beginners): LR Smith
- Start & Run a Home Daycare (Self-Counsel Press Business Series)
Learn more about starting an online homeschool business ➜
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