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.
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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,
Copycats – What If Someone Copies The ‘Vibe’ Of Your Gym? Read More »
In the third 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 how to minimise the chance of your PTs stealing clients from the club. The key points to consider here are: A carefully drafted employment contract can help to prevent personal trainers from
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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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Do you know someone in the fitness industry who makes a positive difference to people’s lives? Nominate them for a Fitness Industry Award. Network’s Fitness Industry Awards acknowledge the significant contribution made by fitness professionals, businesses, or service providers in Australia. Whether it’s a club owner with a history of supporting less fortunate members of
2016 Australian Fitness Industry Awards Are Now Open For Nominations Read More »
Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we provide you with legal guidance, tailored to those in the fitness industry, delivered by Scott McKenzie from Mills Oakley. In the first article of this series we provide you with information about Membership Contracts and how to protect your luxuries (e.g. cancellation fees and termination rights). As
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Dr Paul Bedford is known in the global fitness industry as The Retention Guru (www.retentionguru.co.uk). A little background information about Dr Bedford: 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
4 Visits Per Month : The Key To Membership Retention Read More »
From the outset, we need to get something straight: in a fitness business the number one source of enquiries and new members, has always been and will always be referrals and word-of-mouth. But I would suggest the old referral system is done and dead. In fact, I would go so far as to say the
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Steve Grant the founder of the Gym Hub, explains four key benefits of mentoring for club owners! Research shows that 80 per cent of Australian gyms will close in their first five years of business and 80 per cent of those who survive will, unfortunately, fail during the five years that follow. Gym owners need
Four Reasons Every Gym Owner Needs A Mentor Read More »
Rachel Cohen shares her tips for working with clients and members who are aged 40 or older. Less than a generation ago, turning 40 was thought of as middle aged, and starting a ‘Fitness Over 40’ exercise program would have been laughed at as a waste of time for it being too late to get
Fitness industry experts have announced the launch of SNEAKERS; an initiative created to provide workplaces of any size, fitness solutions by curating bespoke health and fitness programs and matching them with the right trainers. The benefits of physical activity in the workplace have been well documented and research continues to emerge substantiating this. NSW Health has reported that
Sneakers: A Solution To Physical Activity In The Workplace Read More »
Check out this informative webinar, ideal for athletes, fitness professionals and sponsors! Special guest James Breese from fitness education and media company Strength Matters is in the process of engaging Brand Ambassadors, and Vickie Saunders from The Sponsorship Consultants is creating his overall Ambassador program and beginning to engage athletes and fitness professionals. James shares valuable insights into: Why
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