Avoiding Common Issues
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Putting Off Bad News
Working with Difficult Clients
Relying on Students for Session Scheduling
Supplying Study Materials
You should not be paying for student supplies even if you're asked to do the research for materials and to make the purchase by parents.
You should always keep the receipt of purchases and ask parents afterward for reimbursement unless you're planning on keeping the material for future sessions with other students.