5 Major Mistakes When Buying a Fitness Center or Gym

Owning your own fitness center or gym can be a very financially rewarding experience. The thrill of being the boss and having complete control over your own destiny are the primary reasons people leave the work force to operate their own gym. Owning your own fitness center or gym can easily turn in to a nightmare if you make mistakes. These mistakes are avoidable if you know what to look for in the gym. You have a better chance of becoming a millionaire if you avoid these 5 major mistakes when buying a gym. 1) Due Diligence, Due Diligence, Due Diligence Not everything is as it seems and that is especially true when buying a gym. The owner can produce financial statements that show a gym is thriving. You need to do due diligence to make sure the information presented to you is valid and shows an accurate picture of the condition of the gym. You want to make sure you know what items the gym actually owns, what is leased, what is owed to the gym and what the gym owes to oth…
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Health Club, Fitness Center and Gym for Sale Broker

A health club broker is a professional business intermediary brokerage organization specializing in Health Clubs for sale. They perform business evaluations, Mergers and Acquisitions serving Texas, and represent clients on a nationwide basis in both the small closely held business up through the large private and corporate holdings. Email us today with details on your club. When is it Time to Sell? Owner’s of Health Clubs 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: Owner’s “burn out” Owner’s or key employee’s health problems Business relocation or rerouting of expressways Lease expires and you do not want to renew for another term Changing technology Get estate in order Not interested in investing long-term capital Children do not want to enter family business Under-capitalized Largest accounts in financial difficulty Bank unwilling to renew credit lines Supplier…
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Secrets to Buying a Gym or Fitness Center for Sale

Will you achieve your dreams or plans for the future by buying a gym or fitness center? Will this fit the lifestyle that you want? Buying an existing gym or fitness center is advantageous because both have an established member base and ongoing operations. Financing from traditional sources is also easier. Below are tips in finding the right gym or fitness center opportunity. 1. Are you familiar with the products or services offered by the gym or fitness center? What type of gym do you want? Does it match your background and experience? Having some understanding of the type of gym will lessen the amount of time you spend familiarizing with the product service, market and industry. 2. Do you have the support of your family? Running your own gym requires a lot of time and effort. There are some tasks that you cannot delegate to your employees. Share your plans with your family, so they understand and support your commitment to the gym. 3. Did you research the market an…
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How Do You Quit Your Job & Buy Your Dream Gym?

Starting a new gym is a daunting prospect for anybody, whether you are a budding entrepreneur or just an ordinary individual that wants to do what you love for a living. Whilst we all dream about quitting the day job that we hate and working for ourselves, there are many factors to consider and the process has to be fully thought through if you want to stand a chance of succeeding with your dream gym. There are certain things that you should think through and processes you should complete before quitting your day job and buying your dream gym.  The eight steps below will provide you with a quick guide as to what you are supposed to do and help set you on the path to quitting your day job and buying your dream gym. Step One - Play To Your Strengths If you are considering the possibility of acquiring your dream gym then the last thing you want to do is to rush into buying any gym that seems cool. You must have a passion for the gym if you want it to be your ultimate dream …
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How to Buy a Gym the Right Way

Buying a gym or health club is a big and life-changing decision that also involves your family. You have so much at stake – your savings, energy and time – that the buying process could be overwhelming. Buying an existing gym is less risky than starting a new one. Its advantages include an existing market, trained employees, ongoing revenue and a proven working system in place. With these conditions in place, the question now lies on your capability to run the gym. Are you ready to be an entrepreneur? How can you avoid making the wrong decisions when buying a gym? How to Buy a Gym for Sale 1. Choose a gym you are not only interested in, but one that matches your skills and experience. Not knowing anything about the gym will entail spending valuable time and possibly costly mistakes to acquire the necessary knowledge. What type of gym matches your skills? The gym should thrive from your strengths. Choose a gym that you enjoy and find fulfillment. 2. How much cash …
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Owning a Gym – From Dream to Reality

Is owning a Gym or Fitness Center in Your Future? At one time or another, nearly every gym employee dreams of owning a gym. Perhaps you’re tired of all your hard work ending up helping someone else achieve his or her entrepreneurial success, or you may fear for losing your job in a weakened economy. Whatever your motivation, the compulsion to own a gym is strong in many of us. But the risk involved in turning that dream into reality has, all too often, acted to derail even the best-laid plans. How to Own a Gym Every prospective gym owner is forced to wrestle with many different kinds of questions. Concerns about money certainly lead the pack, but knowing what kind of gym best suits you is even more important. The best place to start is by examining the reasons why you want to own a gym. Here are some benefits to consider: Take advantage of all those years of work experience for your own benefit, not for the sake of others. A flexible schedule allows you to spend more…
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