One of the most common questions new Massage Therapy grads have is, “how long does it take to build a business (or private practice)?”. A reasonable question! After all, we want to know how long it will take before we’re earning a reasonable income. There are bills to pay, a life to live, and those …
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A practical guide Thinking of starting a massage therapy business? You probably wouldn’t be reading this article if you weren’t! But you also aren’t alone. Interest in massage therapy as a career has skyrocketed over the last 10 years, as more and more people realize the amazing benefits of massage treatments. So yes, let’s talk …
The last few years have been tough for most small businesses, massage therapists included. You may be struggling to find new clients, or your existing clients may have stopped booking in with you. Most of the time, this isn’t due to anything you have done, but rather because people are really watching their spending. While …
In the past I have written about how choosing a niche will help you book clients faster. I still stand behind that statement! However, I also understand that not everyone wants to focus on one specific group of clients. A common comment I hear from massage therapists is they prefer to see a wide variety …
Is this a familiar scenario for you? You have a lovely massage clinic setup and have clients who tell you they love your treatments. Business seems to be going pretty well! But, some weeks it can be really slow. No booking request emails are coming through, and it seems like none of your usual clients …
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As the old saying goes…”If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump too?” – Some really smart person, probably What’s trendy right now in Massage Therapy? You don’t have to answer that question. But it is a question people ask. As a society, we seem to want to know what the latest …
There is a lot of information out there on using social media to build a business – massage therapy or otherwise. A lot of the advice basically amounts to this: post a bunch of things and you’ll get clients. Social media is a game-changer and something that you have to be doing to be successful. …
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Advertising on a budget. That’s a topic a lot of you are wondering about! Today, I’ve got five advertising ideas for you that are free. Yes, I said the f-word… the one we all like! But before I get into the details, let me be clear about something: nothing is completely free, and none of …
It’s sweater weather again, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your holiday marketing plans. Never thought about them before? Usually leave that until December 1st? Happy to just sell a few gift certificates and not worry about it? That’s all ok! But let me give you a little nudge and tell you …
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I remember back in Massage Therapy school, one of the things our teachers always told us was to never sign a contract that had a non-competition clause. If you haven’t heard that term before, a non-competition clause is a line in a contract that prohibits you from opening a similar business (like another massage therapy …
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