Reposted with permission from simplegym.io Every gym needs legal documents to operate legally and protect themselves. Here are 7 essential documents your gym needs, and a free download link (PDF & Word) for each. Most gym owners didn’t start their gym to become...
I have worked with many gym owners that have had success with this simple formula I’m about to give you. Now, this formula will work no matter what stage of your business you’re in;1) if you’re barely keeping your head above water; 2) if you’re stuck in the middle and...
Owners of Health Clubs and Gyms all reach a point in the history of their enterprise when it is time to “hang it up.” Many factors will tell you when it is time: ♦ Gym Owner’s “burn out” Owner’s or key employee’s health problems♦ Business relocation or rerouting of...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com Health Club and Fitness industry revenue is expected to reach $32.9 billion by 2020. Although the industry is trending towards growth, many health club owners still struggle to make a profit. Payment issues, member and employee...
It’s easy to control the costs you can see, but what about those you can’t? Errors on your freight invoices are draining profits from your company. Freight carrier billing systems are prone to errors. We excel at finding those errors and turning them into refunds for...
reposted from www.abcfinancial.com By: ABC Financial Instagram is exploding in popularity as a platform for your members and for health club marketers. Half of over 1 billion Instagram users are scrolling through their feeds every day. 80% of those users follow...
There are many reasons why you might want to sell your gym. Maybe you’re moving across the country and it’s just not going to be feasible for you to run your gym from there. Or maybe you’ve made enough money and decided to retire. Or maybe you found that your other...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com Sometimes the best lessons I’ve learned about business come from seeing how others face growth, opportunities, failures, and challenges. Enter the mega consumer coffee brand Starbucks. Last year Starbucks surpassed McDonald’s in...
Managing a gym or a fitness center requires a certain level of dedication, expertise, and knowledge of the fitness industry. As always, having a good team to help you out is important. Here are five useful tips for managing a gym club. Choose the Right People It is...
I have been involved with networking groups for quite sometime. The results are always eye-opening. I participate not only for my business but also to bring value to my client base. Here is a sampling of what has come my way: new clients, a website copywriter, experts...
Club Concierge. That’s my term for a retention manager. Depending on the facility this could be a shared position or if payroll and activity will warrant it, this could be a full time person. Before I get into a strategy, please consider the following; 1. Bain and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Jennifer Hutchinson Director of Public Relations and Events ABC Financial 501-515-5029 jennifer.hutchinson@abcfinancial.com ABC Financial and Jim Thomas Consulting Announce Vendor Relationship LITTLE ROCK, AR., (Feb XX, 2019)...
Several years ago, I received a call from a gym owner with several facilities. He called me in despair. He knew that his gym was failing because membership sales had been declining steadily. The club owner had just received a major wake-up call. In addition to the...
PLEASANT HILL, CA, Jan. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Textmunication Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK:TXHD), a cloud-based mobile SMS marketing platform provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Fitness Management USA, Inc. (“Fitness Management). Textmunication will...
Fitness Management & Consulting and 3 Elements Gym Licensing Announce Strategic Partnership to help provide gym licensing programs for new gym start ups at a fraction of the cost. DALLAS — Jan. 23, 2019 — PRLog — Fitness Management & Consulting and 3 Elements...
Reposted from www.textmunication.com Read on to explore reasons on why your business needs text messaging in its marketing mix arsenal. We live in a customer-centric world. Retaining clients is as important as bringing in new clients. New clients are hard to find and...
Owning a fitness center or gym can be a great investment and career choice as they can be very profitable in all economies. While a fitness center can be successful and profitable, it does count on sales and other efforts to drive enrollment and overall revenue. I...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com I like facts. When you read, according to a 2017 American Express survey, that 7 out of 10 U.S. consumers spend more money to do business with a company that delivers great service it should get your attention. But there’s more;...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com The topic of fitness member delinquencies is like a tug-of-war. As gym owners and managers, you know that member dues are critical to the revenue stream of the business, but how can you approach the situation to ensure that members...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com Congratulations, you’ve decided you are ready to become a gym owner. The global fitness and health club industry generates more than $80 billion in annual revenue. However, just because the market is great does not mean you should...
When a gym commits to creating a sales culture in order to increase sales and profits, there are some fundamental rules that should be the foundation of any successful implementation. Once these rules are established other items can be addressed as the health club...
Let’s start with these simple questions As with anything that has an upside, there will be risk. You can’t avoid it. However, you can help mitigate this risk with proper planning and preparation and surrounding yourself with industry experts. A place we always like to...
Most health clubs already have a membership sales manager or someone who is in charge of membership sales production in some capacity, so why hire a sales coach for the membership department? Many sales managers are not trained in the subtleties of effective gym sales...
Why Use a Health Club Consultant, Coach or Mentor? Isolation Directors of health clubs and owners in particular, may be gregarious and confident, but they can also be very isolated. There are not many people to whom they can turn for help, often no one in their own...
