As an independent tutor, relying on solely income from clients was simply not feasible in the beginning. I worked part time at a coffee shop and then tried my hand at Uber before making the switch to full reliance on my business income. Even now, the loss of 1 or 2 of my biggest clients would require somewhat of a dramatic shift in my lifestyle, but I am working to diversify income streams to create more stability here. I wish you the best outcome for your business venture!!