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Entrepreneur Opportunity

Turn Your Passion Into Profit: Start a Soroban Teaching Business

Build a Thriving Education Business from Scratch

No Teaching Experience Required • Complete Platform • Proven Method

Dreaming of starting your own business? The soroban (Japanese abacus) education market is booming, with parents willing to pay $90-150 per student per month for quality math education. With SumoMath's complete platform, you can start a profitable teaching business even if you've never taught before.

Our platform provides everything you need: comprehensive training materials, student management tools, automated grading, and payment tracking. You focus on inspiring students while we handle the technical complexity. Start with just 5-10 students and scale to 20-50 students per session within your first year.

How Easy Is It to Start? Just 3 Simple Steps

From complete beginner to running your own business in just 30 days. Our platform handles all the complex parts while you focus on what matters most—teaching and growing your business.

Learn & Set Up (Week 1-2)

Master soroban fundamentals with our step-by-step training videos. Set up your digital classroom and payment tracking—everything is automated and ready to go.

Find Your First Students (Week 3)

Start with friends, family, or community networks to find your first 5-10 students. Post on local Facebook groups, reach out to homeschool communities, and share your new business with parents you know.

Scale Your Business (Month 2+)

As you gain confidence and testimonials, expand to 20-50 students. Our platform grows with you, handling all administrative tasks automatically.

Why Soroban Business?

The Perfect Business Opportunity for Entrepreneurs

High Demand Market

Parents invest heavily in their children's education. Soroban classes command premium prices ($90-150/student/month) with waiting lists in most markets.

Low Startup Costs

Start with $0 upfront (30-day free trial, $1 per student per month thereafter). No franchise fees, no equipment costs, no physical location required. Scale as you grow.

Flexible Schedule

Work from home, set your own hours, teach online or in-person. Perfect for parents, retirees, or anyone seeking work-life balance.

Recurring Revenue

Monthly subscriptions create predictable income. Students typically stay 2-3 years, building a stable, growing business base.

No Experience Required

Our platform teaches you everything. Complete training, lesson plans, and ongoing support. Start teaching in just 2 weeks.

Scalable Business

Start with 5 students, grow to 50+. Our platform handles all administrative tasks, letting you focus on teaching and expansion.

Everything You Need to Succeed—All in One Platform

SumoMath provides a complete teaching platform designed for entrepreneurs like you. From comprehensive soroban training materials to automated student management, payment tracking, and marketing tools—we've built everything you need to launch and scale a profitable teaching business. Our proven curriculum has helped thousands of students worldwide master arithmetic through the soroban method, and now you can bring this transformative education to your community.

Proven Teaching Method
$0

Startup Investment

Frequently Asked Questions for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Have questions about starting your soroban teaching business? We've got answers. Here are the most common questions from entrepreneurs just like you who are considering this exciting opportunity.

Absolutely! Our platform is specifically designed for entrepreneurs with no teaching background. We provide complete step-by-step training videos that teach you the soroban method from scratch. You'll learn the same way your students will learn—through our proven curriculum. Within 2-3 weeks of dedicated practice (30-60 minutes per day), you'll know enough to confidently teach beginner students.

Complete video training library covering all soroban fundamentals
Practice exercises and quizzes to test your knowledge
Teaching guides that show you exactly what to say and do
Ongoing support from our teaching community

Your income depends on how many students you teach and your pricing. Most soroban teachers charge $90-150 per student per month. Here's a realistic progression: Start with 10 students in your first 2-3 months ($1,000-1,500/month), grow to 25 students by month 6 ($2,500-3,500/month), and scale to 40-50 students within your first year ($4,000-7,500/month). Your only platform cost is $1 per student per month—everything else is profit minus your time and marketing expenses.

Monthly recurring revenue model (students stay 2-3 years on average)
Minimal overhead—no physical materials, books, or worksheets to buy
Scale by teaching more group classes or hiring assistant teachers
Flexible pricing based on your local market and competition

You have multiple options to find students! Start locally by reaching out to friends, family, community centers, homeschool groups, and after-school programs. Post flyers at libraries, coffee shops, and community bulletin boards. Use social media and local Facebook groups to spread the word. If local demand is limited, teach online—our platform works perfectly for virtual classes, opening you up to students worldwide. Many successful teachers do a hybrid model: local in-person classes plus online students from other cities or countries.

Start with word-of-mouth and social media marketing
Teach in-person, online, or hybrid—your choice
Partner with local schools or community centers for space and visibility
Build your reputation through free trial classes and parent referrals

Educational Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Teaching Abacus & Soroban

What is Soroban Math?

Soroban is the Japanese abacus, a calculating tool with beads arranged in columns representing place values. Unlike the Chinese suanpan which has 2 beads above the bar and 5 below, the soroban has 1 bead above (representing 5) and 4 beads below (each representing 1). This simplified design makes it faster and more efficient for mental math training.

Soroban math teaches children to visualize the abacus mentally, enabling them to perform complex arithmetic calculations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—entirely in their minds. This method develops both hemispheres of the brain, improving concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits of Abacus Learning for Children

✓ Improved concentration: Students develop focus for 10-15 minutes by age 5-6
✓ Enhanced memory: Photographic memory development through visualization
✓ Faster calculation: Mental math 3-5x faster than calculator users
✓ Better academic performance: 20-30% improvement in overall grades
✓ Confidence building: Mastery creates self-esteem in math
✓ Logical thinking: Problem-solving skills transfer to other subjects

What is the Best Age to Start Learning Abacus?

The optimal age range is 4-12 years old, when brain plasticity is highest and children can easily form new neural pathways.

Ages 4-6: Foundation level—basic bead manipulation, simple addition/subtraction

Ages 7-9: Development level—mental visualization begins, multiplication introduced

Ages 10-12: Advanced level—complex calculations, competition preparation

Ages 13+: Still beneficial but requires more time to develop mental imagery

Most abacus schools report that students starting between ages 5-8 achieve the fastest progress, typically reaching mental calculation proficiency within 2-3 years of consistent practice.

How to Become an Abacus Teacher

Requirements:

No prior abacus experience required with the SumoMath teaching platform
Teaching certification helpful but not mandatory in most regions
Passion for working with children
Basic understanding of arithmetic (elementary level)
Computer/internet access for online teaching

Steps to Start:

Learn soroban basics (1-2 weeks with software assistance)
Set up space: home, rented room, or fully online
Start with 5-10 students to build experience
Establish consistent schedule (2-3 classes weekly)
Scale up as you gain confidence and testimonials

Abacus Teaching Business Models Compared

Business Model	Initial Investment	Ongoing Costs	Freedom Level	Support Provided	Time to Profit
Traditional Math Franchise	$10,000-$30,000 franchise fee	8-15% royalties + material costs	Low - Mandatory curriculum	Training, marketing, brand recognition	6-12 months
Independent Teaching	$500-$2,000 (materials, space)	Rent, materials, marketing	High - Complete control	None - Self-taught	3-6 months
SumoMath Digital Platform	$0 (30-day free trial)	$1 per student/month	High - Upload own content	Software, grading, analytics	Immediate (no setup)

How Much Do Abacus Teachers Make?

$90-150

Per student per month

Industry standard pricing

20-50

Students per teacher

Typical capacity range

$1,500-$10,000

Monthly potential income

Part-time to full-time

Income Factors:

Location: Urban areas command 50-100% higher rates than rural areas
Experience: New teachers start at lower rates, increasing 20-30% after first year
Format: Online classes allow more students simultaneously (lower per-student rate but higher volume)
Group size: Individual tutoring ($60-100/hour) vs group classes ($90-150/student/month)
Overhead costs: Platform-based teaching reduces costs by 60-70% vs physical location