Scheduling is a big part of sports facility management. However, the physical layout of the building (how the space is divided up and what it is designated for) usually limits scheduling. That’s why you should carefully consider scheduling plans from the moment you begin seriously planning the build-out and structure of your sports facility. It’s […]
Introduction One of the first things to consider as you begin thinking of starting your own sports facility is how you’ll get the financing to get started. Once you’ve put together a business plan and have a general idea of how much money you need, you can begin to evaluate your options. Some owners start […]
Last week, we discussed how keeping electronic records lowers overhead and improves cash flow at sports facility start-ups. In the past, we’ve also discussed how requiring upfront payments helps keep more cash on-hand. You’ve heard it many times, but I’ll say it again: Cash is king for new businesses. Any efforts you make toward improving […]
Sports facility start-ups need to save money every way possible. As we’ve discussed before on this site, cash flow is essential (which is also, by the way, why you should require upfront payment at you sports facility) especially when you’re a start-up. Oftentimes, what might seem like small or necessary expenses really add up when […]
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to North Carolina to check out the newest sports facility on the scene: Champions Sports Performance & Training Center in the Lake Norman area. Champions offers personal training and fitness classes for adults that focus on adult functional training, as well as speed and agility […]
Owners of sports facility start-ups are probably well aware of these business basics: choose a unique market, know your customer, and target your marketing directly to their interests. These tenets are particularly important to businesses that are just starting out, and you’ve probably taken time to consider them. But is your niche marketing niche enough? […]