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Fitness Business Basics - CEC Course

by Presented by Derrick Wilburn, MBA
SKU: C910324CEC
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Many fitness professionals find out the hard way that there's a lot more to starting a business than just running an ad in the local newspaper and raking in the clients. In addition, there is a vast difference between being an independent personal trainer and owning a business. This lecture examines some of the very basic, yet very critical—and often overlooked—elements that go into opening and running a successful enterprise.

Available Course Credits

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0.20
ACSM
2.00
NASM
0.20
NCCPT
0.20
NFPT
0.20
W.I.T.S.
2.00
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Learning Objectives

  1. Name and understand the fundamental differences between the three basic business structures and different kinds of IRS tax filing status.
  2. Summarize the key differences between the sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, S-Corp and C-Corp and describe which makes the most sense for the majority of small business owners.
  3. Identify each of the four quadrants of the "Cash Flow Quadrant."
  4. List and summarize the "5 Ps" of marketing.
  5. Identify important differences between growth through hiring employees and independent contractors and associated legal ramifications.
  6. List important financial relationships necessary for a business to run (and grow) smoothly.

Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course.
  2. View the course content.
  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content

Fitness Business BasicsVideo
Fitness Business BasicsDVD(Shipped version only)
C910324CECTest

Derrick Wilburn, MBA (IDEA Author/Presenter)

Derrick Wilburn, MBA, is co-pioneering the nation’s first mobile fitness training licensing system... moreDerrick Wilburn, MBA, is co-pioneering the nation’s first mobile fitness training licensing system and has co-authored a series of books that present a detailed path for fitness professionals to make the transition from club trainer to successful business entrepreneur. He is the founder of Wholly Fit and the Colorado Dance Machine, and is a partner in Achieve Fitness USA and Fundamental Fitness Products. less

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