Why do I require an Australian Business Number (ABN)?
As an Education Expert, you are an entrepreneur running your own business on your own schedule.
According to Australian tax law, engaging in your own business activities means that you are required to register for an ABN. We’ve written an entire blog post on the topic, which you can check out here.
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Are there any costs I’ll need to meet?
No. All you’ll need is access to a computer and a good Internet connection. You may find that these costs are deductible in your end of year tax return. See ‘Keeping Great Records’ in this blog post for more information. As an Education Expert, we ...
Do I need an ABN to work with Sofiri as an education expert?
An ABN is a unique 11-digit number used to identify your business to the government and to the community. You’ll need an ABN in your work as an Education Expert, as you are a sole trader running a business. For more information, visit the blog we ...
Can I rely on my role as Education Expert a second job?
The scope of the international student market in Australia is enormous, and there’s a great deal of opportunity available for Education Experts who are great at their job. The answer to this question depends on your expectations and how many students ...
A student can select 1 Education Expert to work with initially. How does that work?
When a student signs up, they can choose one Education Expert from all experts available. The process has been designed this way so that an aspiring student can get an initial feel by reading expert's profiles and qualities. Sofiri is all about ...
Is there a set number of hours I need to work each week?
Nope! Work as much, or as little as you like. Of course, the more you work, the more you are likely to earn. When a student has chosen you as their Expert, there is an expectation that you will promptly progress their applications and offers, and ...