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The year my husband lost his job we had one child in college, one ready to apply and a third close behind. My husband wasn’t able to recapture his former career-level income because he was older, so I knew we had to do something fast to replace that income. I was a teacher and had done private tutoring, but couldn’t figure out how to “clone” myself so that I could take on more students. Then I learned about Laurie’s Home Tutoring Business in an issue of Entrepreneur’s StartUps magazine. Our success has been amazing! Only six months into my new business I have 19 tutors working with 35 families, nearly replacing my husband’s lost job income. My only worry now is keeping up with the demand for my service! This is such a gratifying business because it’s a “win-win” situation for everyone involved. Starting my own HTB tutor referral business has truly given my family financial security.
C. S.
Middleton, Wisconsin
I had been teaching in the public school system for 8 years when I realized that there had to be something more. I was tutoring a few clients of my own and had heard stories of people who had found success in starting a home-based tutoring business. One day, after doing a web search on tutor referral services, I stumbled upon the Home Tutoring Business website. Wow, am I glad I did.
Not having a business background, I was really nervous about the ins and outs of starting my own business. I had the big picture in mind -- I wanted to be my own boss, set my own hours, and spend more time with my family. But where to start? With the Home Tutoring Business package, there was no need to worry. The information in the business manual is just the right amount of nuts and bolts to get started. I spent my summer getting my website rolling, having my logo designed, and finding tutors. The manual provides a step-by-step common sense approach to setting up your business. Could I have figured these things out on my own? Probably, but who knows how long it would have taken me. I didn't want to reinvent the wheel or make mistakes that would set me back. Why not ask someone who's been there and done that -- and has been very successful?
Of course, there are some things you have to learn as you go. But Laurie and her staff are there for those every day questions that come up. I have sent countless emails that start out "How does it work when..." or "What should I do if..." I always get a timely and helpful answer. I am slow to learn on the software, but Laurie or Wendy are always very patient with me and have spent many an evening showing me (from the West Coast) how to work with the software program on my computer (on the East Coast)!
I would recommend the package to anyone who is ready to hit the ground running with your own home-based tutoring business. Thanks to Laurie Hurley and her team, I am well on my way to meeting my professional and personal goals!
Leanne H.
Maryland
I contacted Laurie Hurley after reading about her in the Summer 2006 Entrepreneurs’ StartUps magazine. The best thing about Laurie and her business was put on clear display in the magazine. She and her business are very straight-forward. There are no gimmicks or complications to working with Laurie and learning how to run her in-home tutoring referral service business model. She is the greatest resource; every type of inquiry I have made of her has been answered promptly and adequately. Laurie passionately believes in her tutoring service and providing assistance to those of us who endeavor to begin her version of an in-home tutoring service in our communities. Second, her manual thoroughly covers all practical aspects of the business. Lastly, having access to things like tutor and client advertisements that she has placed in the past or currently uses and using a Customized Accounting application created specifically for Home Tutoring Business owners has been very helpful. If you are looking to provide a tutoring service to your community, then know that Laurie Hurley has a business package that delivers all that it claims to provide. The Home Tutoring Business package is your best choice.
Kate C.
Michigan
I have to tell you how helpful your package has been. I have followed your recommendations, step by step and everything is working very easy and smooth. It is like having a mentor at home. I just started advertising at the local schools on Monday and I already received three calls and have set up consultations with each of them. Like you mentioned before, that first call from a potential client was nerve-racking but after I finished the conversation, I felt great! Thanks for the great tips!
Melisa V.
Florida
For many years I thought about
starting my own business but the question that I always
asked myself was “What could I do and what could
I afford”? When I read about the Home Tutoring
Business it sounded easy enough to start up and definitely
affordable. It had everything I was looking for. There
are no franchise charges, expenses are limited because
you could work from home and there was great potential
for unlimited income. It also appealed to me since I
knew this business could assist parents in getting the
help they need for their child in school and as a parent,
I could relate to that. For these reasons, I knew this
was the business for me. (read full
testimonial)
Catherine
H.
New Jersey
I was looking for a business that
was “All ready to go” and all I had to do
was implement it and continue to work it, but that I
wouldn’t have to pay monthly franchise fees. Another
requirement was not to pay an enormous amount for the
business that I would be starting. Add in an ability
to create my own flexible schedule and an unlimited
amount of money I could make (depending upon how much
time I wanted to put into the business) and I had found
what I had been looking for. Now that I have bought
and implemented the business, I am very much impressed
by how thorough Laurie has been in putting it all together.
The concept, the manual, the forms, the website, the
marketing materials and suggestions and the ability
to know that any question I need answered is “just
an e-mail away” have all contributed to my being
able to build a substantial business that is continuing
to grow. Thanks, Laurie, for a way to “have a
life” and make an income all at the same time!
Jane S.
California
Being a new mother and not
wanting to continue to teach full-time, an in-home tutoring
business seemed like the perfect solution. Laurie provided
us with the proper materials we needed to get started
and she even shared her “lessons learned”
experiences. She took us under her wing and guided us
through every step to start a home-based tutoring business.
By our second year, we tripled
our business! It has grown even more this year since
we expanded our coverage area. Our in-home tutoring
business is in its third year and a proven success!
Stephanie
T.
Maryland
“The manual is extremely
user-friendly. It is organized, well thought out, and
is a fast and enjoyable read. It contains all the information
you need to successfully start up a home tutoring business.
It's very helpful to hear some of Laurie's personal
experiences interjected throughout the manual. The many
"Brilliant Tips" and "Must Do"s
placed throughout will ensure your success while both
setting up and running your business.”
Laura L.
Ohio
I had my very first client call
today and I have not even advertised yet...However,
I wanted to tell you that I used the script you had
written in the book and it went exactly how you had
written it! I was amazed! Thanks for creating this incredible
business!!!! You are a talented woman! :-)
Lisa C.
Oklahoma
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