Running a tutoring business, one problem at a time
Short, practical articles for private tutors and small tutoring centers. Each one answers a question we hear from tutors every week.
Tutoring prices
How Much Do Tutors Charge? Tutoring Prices Explained
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Average tutoring rates by school level and country, what pushes the price up, and five questions that tell you whether a quote is fair.
Read the articleOne-on-One Tutoring: What It Is, What It Costs and When It Helps
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read
When one-on-one tutoring is worth the money, when a group class is enough, and how to find a tutor and book a first lesson this week.
Read the articleHow Much to Charge for Tutoring: A Practical Way to Set Your Rate
Updated Oct 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Most tutors pick a number by guessing. Here is a simple way to land on a rate you can explain, defend and raise later.
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Comparing tutoring software
Tutoring Management Software: What It Does and How to Choose
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 9 min read
The four pricing models behind tutoring software, the features that actually save time, and which tool fits which kind of tutoring business.
Read the articleTutorBird vs TutorPing: Which Tutoring Software Fits You?
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 8 min read
TutorBird costs $16.95 a month with no free plan. TutorPing starts free. Here's what each one does better, and who should pick which.
Read the articleTutorCruncher vs TutorPing: Agency Software or Simpler Tool?
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 8 min read
TutorCruncher is built for tutoring agencies and charges payment fees on top of its plans. TutorPing is simpler and cheaper. Here's how to decide.
Read the articleTeachworks vs TutorPing: Per-Lesson Fees or a Flat Price?
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Teachworks charges a monthly fee plus a fee for every student lesson. We work out what that costs at different sizes and compare it with TutorPing.
Read the articleMy Music Staff vs TutorPing: Which One for Music Lessons?
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read
My Music Staff is built for music studios. TutorPing is built for tutors who also teach music, or teach several subjects. Here's how to choose.
Read the articleDaftra vs TutorPing: Accounting Software or Tutoring Software?
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Daftra is accounting and business software with an education setup. TutorPing is built around lessons and parents. Here's when you need which, or both.
Read the articleStudent Management for Tutors: Spreadsheet, App or Full System?
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read
What every tutor should track about each student, when the spreadsheet breaks, and how small apps compare with full tutoring software.
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Running your tutoring business
Tutor Scheduling: How to Plan a Week That Doesn't Fall Apart
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Recurring slots, buffers, a makeup rule and a booking page. A simple tutor scheduling system that survives sick days and exam season.
Read the articleHow to Write a Tutoring Bio (With 5 Examples)
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read
A four-part structure for your tutoring bio, the mistakes that make parents scroll past, and five examples you can adapt.
Read the articleTutoring Session Notes: What to Write After Every Lesson
Updated Oct 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Good notes take three minutes and save you hours. Here is what to write, what to skip and a template you can copy.
Read the articleHow to Invoice Tutoring Clients Without Chasing Payments
Updated Oct 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Late payments are rarely about money. They are about unclear invoices and no reminders. Here is how to fix both.
Read the articleTutoring Cancellation Policy: How to Write One Families Respect
Updated Oct 21, 2026 · 6 min read
A cancellation policy is not about being strict. It is about making sure a missed hour does not quietly come out of your pocket.
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