Fitness Business Management

Like many areas of your business, sourcing the right management tools for your fitness business is crucial because it saves both time and money – both of which are in short supply for most. Articles in this category include Client Management Systems, Gym Software and Programs, Energy Saving Systems and Equipment, Marketing, Sales, and Retention Solutions, Fitness Business Opportunities, Additional Gym Revenue Streams and more.

Securing A 24/7 Gym Permit

In the fifth of our article series  providing legal guidance for those in the fitness industry, we’re sharing more advice from Scott McKenzie from Mills Oakley. This time Scott helps you understand how to secure a  24/7 gym permit. It’s important to understand that applications for planning permits (including extensions to operating hours) must be delicately handled to optimise prospects for

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Copycats – What If Someone Copies The ‘Vibe’ Of Your Gym?

In the fourth of our article series  providing legal guidance for those in the fitness industry, we’re sharing more advice from Scott McKenzie from Mills Oakley. This time he’s focusing on what to do if a copycat tries to copy the ‘vibe’ of your gym.  It can be problematic attempting to prevent others from copying the ‘vibe’ of your gym,

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12 Tips And Traps When Buying Or Selling A Gym

In the second of our article series  providing legal guidance for those in the fitness industry, we’re sharing more advice from Scott McKenzie from Mills Oakley. This time he’s focusing on 12 things to watch out for when buying or selling a health club. Buying an existing gym may seem like a relatively simple process; however there is a significant

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4 Visits Per Month : The Key To Membership Retention

Dr Paul Bedford is known in the global fitness industry as The Retention Guru (www.retentionguru.co.uk). In 2015 he presented a study of the North American fitness market for IHRSA, which involved one million members! In this same year he completed a retention presentation tour of Australia as well as presenting and hosting a sold out

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building a gym member referral system

How to Build a Gym Member Referral Program That Actually Wins New Members

Word-of-mouth has always been the lifeblood of fitness businesses. Ask any gym owner or studio manager how their best members found them, and the answer is almost always the same: a friend, a training partner, a colleague who wouldn’t stop talking about the place. That dynamic hasn’t changed. What has changed is how Australian fitness

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contractor vs employee gym staff

Contractors vs Employees: What Every Australian Gym Owner Needs to Know Right Now

Note: This article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Gym owners and fitness businesses should seek independent legal and financial advice specific to their circumstances. For years, the contractor model has been the default staffing arrangement across much of the Australian fitness industry. Personal trainers operating under their own ABN, group

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Are The Team Members You’re Hiring Right For Your Business?

Paul Wright shares one of his biggest ever health business success stories, and explains how you can do the same… Recently I was asked a very important question, which is relevant to almost all health business owners. The question was: ‘How do I know when I need to get more staff?’ Essentially – this health

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Your Next Commercial Treadmill

Craig Mac explores the key considerations when choosing your next commercial treadmill. The trusty treadmill is probably among the most expensive pieces of equipment in your gym or PT studio. It’s also probably among the most used pieces of equipment by your members and clients. For this reason alone, the decision to upgrade your existing commercial

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