Now that we’re approaching the end of the school year in the Philippines, most students are facing final exams while the others are preparing for entrance exams for the next academic year. Hence, for student, summer season is a time to gather every all the knowledge they can use to get higher grades. Thus, there is a need for after-school educational programs like those offered by literacy and tutoring centers.
In this article, you’ll learn how to start your tutoring business and why taking an office space for rent in Manila is the best for your new venture.
Key Takeaways
- Rental dynamics are key for startups, growing businesses, and expanding companies to find suitable office space.
- Factors affecting rental costs include location, size, office density, setup, lease term, and utility fees.
- Traditional offices offer design control and longer leases but come empty.
- Serviced offices are fully furnished with flexible terms, ideal for startups and small businesses.
- Save on rental costs by negotiating leases, choosing serviced offices, staying near but not in business districts, and investing only in essential equipment.
- M Spaces provides affordable serviced offices in Ortigas with flexible options for small businesses and startups.
Tips for Starting a Tutoring Business in the Philippines
There is more need now for a tutoring business in the Philippines. So, it is the best time to consider opening a tutoring center.
So, here are some tips for starting your tutoring business in the Philippines.
Tip #1: Know Your Expertise
What subject matters will you cover? What can you teach, and what do you need others to fill in for? Knowing your expertise is the first step towards building up your tutoring services.
This is important because it will also determine who your client is, how much space you might need and whether you need to hire other people when you’re just starting your business. Your expertise can also be your main selling point in your tutorial business.
For example, you excel in writing and language. You can then focus on tutorial services specific for building reading and writing comprehension for elementary and high school.
Tip #2: Identify your client
After figuring out what subject matters your tutoring center will cover, start identifying your client. Four primary types of clients may need tutoring services in the Philippines:
- Preschool and kindergarten
- Elementary
- High School
- College students
To identify your client, think about your expertise and where is it most needed. If, for example, you think you can teach science, ask yourself what specific science topic have you mastered? Elementary science covers easier and more general science topics, whereas high school and college science are more specific and technically difficult.
Beyond these four types, there are also high school students preparing for their college entrance exams. If you’re planning to take this market, you will also need to find a team who can cater to their specific need. Your team will most likely need college professors.
Tip #3: Choose a tutoring business model
Now that you have chosen expertise and you’ve decided on your target market, you can start thinking about your business model. This refers to how you plan to earn money and market your services.
There are several to choose from, including:
- Get a tutoring franchise. It is easier to market your tutoring center if it is already an established brand. However, it is more limiting and more expensive to take on a franchise.
- Starting a home-based tutoring business. This has the lowest overhead cost, but it also means you opening your home to a lot of people. You will also need to designate a room for the business so you will still have some work and life balance.
- Become a traveling tutor. You can also choose to go to your client’s house instead of inviting them to your home. With this model, you need to consider travel time and expenses to adjust your schedule and pricing.
- Start an online tutoring center. Another home-based option is an online tutoring center. With this model, you need high-speed internet, a computer, high-quality headphones, and a microphone.
Regardless of what business model you choose, you also must consider whether you’re teaching one-to-one or to a group.
Tip #4: Register your business
Regardless of your business model, you must register your business. This is probably the most tedious part of starting any business, but it is necessary to ensure that you are protected by law and it increases your reliability.
This is a brief overview of registering your tutoring service in the Philippines.
- Register your tutoring center name with the Department of Trade and Industry.
- Obtain a Barangay Clearance and Mayor’s permit from your place of business.
- Register your tutoring center business with the Bureau of the Internal Revenue (BIR) and secure a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Register with the Social Security System (SSS) to get an employer ID number.
- (Skip this part if you don’t have employees) Register your employees with Philhealth and PAG-IBIG.
- Get the other necessary permits and licenses to run your tutorial center. This may include franchising licenses and licenses from the National Privacy Commission if you’re running an online tutoring center.
If you’re overwhelmed with these processes, check out M Spaces. They offer business solutions for business registration, corporate compliance, bookkeeping, and secretarial services, among others. With that, you can spend less time worrying about permits and more time on your business design.
Tip #5: Find Your Space
Whether it’s at home or rented office space for tutors, you need to make sure that you pick a space that is not distracting. Children are easily distracted by too much décor or too many people. So, if it’s at home, make sure that the space is closed off from other members of the family during work time.
And here are three things you need to consider when finding or designing a space for your tutoring center.
- Some parents will commute publicly with their children. So, your tutoring center needs to be easily accessible via public transportation.
- Nearness to schools and colleges. If renting an office space for tutors, try to pick a place that is nearer to schools and colleges. This way, you’re already more visible and more attractive to parents. It saves them time going from school to the center since most tutorial services pick up after school hours.
- Conducive for learning. The space should also have comfortable chairs and tables. It should also have minimal decorations that don’t distract your children from learning.
The office spaces offered in M Spaces are a great option if you’re looking for an office space for rent around Manila. It is an easy commute to La Salle, Poveda, and St. Paul.
Why Tutors Should Consider Private Office and Coworking Spaces
Opening your tutoring center at home is the lowest cost option for starting your business while becoming a traveling tutor is probably the second. But the lower price points do not always mean that they’re the best options.
Here are some reasons for considering renting an alternative office solution or coworking space for your tutoring services.
- It’s more professional. You will meet your clients in an environment free from the usual distractions at home, and they’re specifically designed for focus and productivity. And you also don’t have to spend more to make your space look more professional.
- There are networking opportunities. When you use coworking spaces, you’re opening yourself to a community of professionals who may either be future clients or partners in your new business.
- It’s cost-effective. You only travel to your work once, so you save on time and travel expenses. And if you’re growing your team, you already have the professional space for them. And some spaces even offer free snacks and unlimited coffee. You also have access to meeting rooms which is great if you’re meeting with parents or other professionals.
M Spaces: An Accessible Office Space for Rent in Manila
Take advantage of the location and take an office in M Spaces. They offer office space for rent in Manila, making them accessible to a lot of big schools around the Metro. You can choose from three different office space sizes:
- Micro – 4–5-seater
- Medium – 6–7-seater
- Mega – 8–12-seater
M Spaces also offers business solutions to help you start your tutoring center business, including business registration, bookkeeping, secretarial services, and corporate compliance.
For more information, check out our FAQ page or send a message to mspacesph@gmail.com. You can also reach us at 5328-5300 or 09175439349.
