Online Tutoring from Your Phone (Live + WhatsApp-Based) - #6 Detailed Business Plan
Use your skills to earn from home by teaching online. From academic help to spoken English, this guide shows how to start tutoring on WhatsApp and Zoom — even with zero investment.
If you’re good at explaining a subject — from school-level Math to spoken English, or even yoga — you can start online tutoring using just your phone.
You don’t need to be a certified teacher. All you need is clarity, confidence, and a willingness to help students learn in simple ways.
(Use your existing knowledge to teach and earn — no coaching center or laptop needed.)
Let’s start with a detailed step-by-step plan for Idea #6:
📱 Online Tutoring from Your Phone (Live + WhatsApp-Based)
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Ankit Maheshwari
📦 What You Can Teach
- Academic subjects (Math, Science, English, Accounts)
- Competitive exam prep (Banking, SSC, CUET, NEET basics)
- Spoken English or soft skills
- Kids' learning (phonics, Hindi alphabets, drawing)
- Yoga, dance, fitness basics
- Mobile skills (Canva, basic Excel, phone photography, etc.)
🔧 Tools You Need (Free/Low Cost):
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Group tutoring, updates, PDFs | |
| Google Meet/Zoom | Live sessions (up to 100 free) |
| Canva | Teaching materials/worksheets |
| YouTube (optional) | Upload recorded sessions |
| Google Forms | Feedback or registration |
| Phone camera + mic | For live/recorded classes |
📈 Step-by-Step Action Plan
✅ Step 1: Choose Your Subject & Age Group
| Subject | Ideal Students |
|---|---|
| School syllabus | Class 5–10 students |
| Spoken English | College students, homemakers |
| Aptitude/GK | Competitive exam aspirants |
| Kids learning | Age 4–7 (high demand!) |
💡 Start with 1 subject, 1 age group, and 3–5 students.
✅ Step 2: Set Format – Live, WhatsApp, or Hybrid
| Format | Pros | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Live (Meet/Zoom) | Real-time interaction | Google Meet |
| WhatsApp-only | Easy to manage, low effort | WA Broadcast/Groups |
| Hybrid | Teach live, revise on WhatsApp | Combo |
💡 Use recorded videos if your timing doesn’t suit all students.
✅ Step 3: Create a 4-Week Mini Course Plan
- Write a course outline in Google Docs
- Plan for 2–3 sessions/week, 30–45 minutes per session
- Include PDFs/notes, short videos, and feedback
Example:
“Spoken English in 4 Weeks: 2 sessions/week, ₹499, includes live class + WA follow-up + worksheet PDF.”
✅ Step 4: Start Promoting in Circles
| Platform | Tip |
|---|---|
| WhatsApp status | Post daily with “Admission open” |
| Facebook groups | Search: “Spoken English India” |
| Local networks | Ask friends, relatives, tutors |
| Telegram | Join and post in student groups |
| Justdial/Google | Optional for scale-up phase |
✅ Step 5: Charge Fees & Deliver Sessions
| Batch Size | Fee per Student | Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 students | ₹399 | ₹1,995 |
| 10 students | ₹499 | ₹4,990 |
| 20+ | ₹699–₹999 | ₹10,000+ |
Use UPI, Paytm, or Google Pay for easy payment collection.
✅ Step 6: Retain & Grow
- Offer free 1-day trial class
- Ask for feedback + testimonials
- Offer Level 2 course or group discounts
- Record popular sessions and reuse later (passive income!)
🧮 Income Potential
| Sessions/Week | Students | Avg. Monthly Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5–8 | ₹2,000–₹4,000 |
| 4 | 10–15 | ₹5,000–₹10,000 |
| Daily | 20+ | ₹15,000–₹30,000+ |
💡 Can scale to ₹50K+ with multiple batches, recorded courses, or group tie-ups.
⚠️ Common Challenges:
- Students dropping off – keep it engaging
- Parents asking for free classes – offer trial, not full
- Bad internet – always record your sessions as backup
🚀 Bonus Tips:
- Add certificates for completion using Canva
- Offer spoken English with "job interview skills" as add-on
- Team up with another tutor to offer combo courses
- Use local language + English to teach — easier connect
Ankit Maheshwari
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This blog is for educational purposes only. Bitveen does not guarantee income or business success. Do your own research before investing time or money.