Information about operating your sports facility. Looks at daily operational procedures that have proven successful in existing facilities.
We sports facility owners don’t get much time “off work” – and the time off that we do get doesn’t often line up with our friends and family. For example, many of you will be busy this week running clinics on Thanksgiving Eve and/or “Black Friday.” Maybe it’s not fair to suggest a to-do list at a time when it […]
If you’ve read my series on business plans for sports facilities, you know that every sports facility owner should have an exit strategy for their business. Like most of you owners, my own exit strategy for DNA Sports Center had always been to sell it when the time was right. Originally I didn’t think that would […]
This was the activity in my cages one Saturday morning this past winter: A few classes, rentals, and lessons – not bad – but even on a busy day, the cages are rarely booked solid. Most sports academies end up with some last-minute openings that could be filled by rentals, even when they’ve done plenty of marketing. Use […]
Maybe you thought you would get a break from hearing me talk about dangerous liability risks for your business. Sorry! Not today – there’s a big one coming up that you need to know about. After Oct. 1, you could be responsible for the cost of fraudulent credit card charges made in your sports academy if you’re using an outdated […]
Now that you’ve read Part 1 and understand all the different ways insuring sports facilities can protect your business, it’s time to learn more about what type of policies to buy.
Looking for sports facility insurance can be overwhelming. Many new owners opt for minimal or cheap coverage, but rushing the decision can have disastrous results for your business. Let’s explore the type of insurance you might need.