Can I offer different lesson packages or discounts?
Yes, you can definitely offer lesson packages or discounts to your students on Turkish Mate to encourage commitment and build loyalty.
Offering Packages & Discounts
While the standard pricing structure on Turkish Mate is based on your set hourly rate for individual lessons, you can certainly arrange package deals or offer discounts:
- Agree with Your Student: You can discuss and agree upon a package deal (e.g., "Buy 5 lessons, get a 10% discount" or "10 lessons for $X total price") directly with your student using the Turkish Mate messaging system.
- Booking Standard Lessons: Important: The student will likely still need to book each lesson individually through the platform at your standard hourly rate.
- Manual Tracking & Adjustment: You will need to manually track the number of lessons completed as part of the package. The "discount" might be applied by mutually agreeing on how the final lesson(s) in the package are handled (e.g., marking a final lesson as complete without charge, or handling payment adjustments manually if platform allows - clarify your platform's policy here). Clear communication is essential.
- Commission: Remember that the platform commission will typically be calculated based on the price charged for each *individually booked lesson* through the system. Ensure your package pricing accounts for this.
Best Practices for Packages/Discounts
- Be Clear: Clearly define the terms of any package or discount: number of lessons, total price, price per lesson (if applicable), validity period, and how bookings/tracking will work.
- Communicate via Platform: Keep all agreements regarding packages and discounts documented within the Turkish Mate messaging system for clarity and record-keeping.
- Consider Your Rate & Commission: Ensure your discounted or package price still provides fair compensation after factoring in the Turkish Mate commission.
- Consistency: While flexible, avoid overly complex or constantly changing discount structures, which can be confusing for students.
Key Takeaway: Yes, offering lesson packages and discounts is possible.
You can agree on terms with students via platform messages, but be prepared to manually track progress as lessons may still be booked individually at your standard rate. Clear communication is key.
Always factor in the platform commission when setting special prices.
