How Does it Compare?

Home Turoring Opportunities Compares Well
The field of education is a growing and dynamic industry. In major cities throughout the world, tutoring centers abound. Less common is the home tutoring service, in which a network of teachers is available to tutor in the students' homes. Home Tutoring Opportunities is your key to creating and managing a successful home tutoring service.

Home Tutoring Opportunities is the Industry Pioneer
Deborah Kaplan wrote the original home tutoring business manual. This first edition was based on her initial successful service, which began in 1985. The newly revised 2006 edition contains secrets gained from two decades of direct tutoring agency experience. This is not a franchise, so you pay no royalty or advertising fees. There is no “exclusive territory,” so there is no limit on your growth. You get ongoing support through membership in the United Tutoring Services Association (UTSA). You receive all this at a fraction of the cost of an unnecessary franchise or less-seasoned business opportunity.

Home Tutoring Opportunities Methods Have been Proven in Court
Many businesses that use independent contractors fear having the status of their workers questioned. In 2004, Deborah won this legal battle with California’s Employment Development Department (one of the toughest in the nation). Her techniques are proven to be compliant with government regulations regarding the use of independent-contractor tutors. Competitors can lead you astray – taking business owners down the path to huge tax liabilities.

Home Tutoring Opportunities Compared to Franchise Companies
Low Cost + Freedom = Higher Profits

Compare	Home Tutoring Opportunities	Franchise Home Tutoring
Initial Cost	Low initial investment: $1,495	Initial investment begins at $25,000
On-going Fees	None	High franchise and advertising fees
Freedom	While complete guidance is provided, you are free to follow it or exercise your entrepreneurial spirit. Name your business as you choose and run it in your way.	Strict regulations on naming and on running your business
Support	Training and support provided	Training and support provided
Growth	Unlimited territory	Restricted territory

Home Tutoring Opportunities Compared to Learning Centers
More of What Customer Wants = More Business
Compared to Franchised Learning Centers, students and parents are often much happier with the tutoring advocated by Home Tutoring Opportunities.

The students get the help they want, whether it be understanding tonight’s homework, preparing for Friday’s test, or writing that essay.
The students are generally more comfortable and receptive to tutoring in their own homes. In centers with a three-on-one ratio, students may be swayed by feelings of competitiveness, shyness, inferiority, or any number of emotions which can prevent them from learning.

Compare	Home Tutoring Opportunities	Francise Learning Centers
Capital Requirements	$1,450 + $500-$2500 for your initial expenses	$142,000-$273,000 +
On-going fees	No	$30 per student/month or 8-9% of gross + license renewal
Teaching Curriculum	Non-Prescriptive: Use the students’ books & materials. Students reap school success.	Prescriptive: Use the center’s books & materials. Homework must be done another time.
Location	In-home is convenient for parents and students	Inconvenient for parents and students; high maintenance
Restrictions	None. Run your business your way. Unlimited growth potential. Expand without boundaries.	Strict rules and regulations on running your one center. Growth is limited by location.