Archive for March 2005
Unlocking Potential
Cindy Brooks entered the fitness profession at a good time. In 1…
Read MoreHow to Ask for a Raise
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Read MoreGet ‘Em Powered Up!
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Read MoreSoy Forumula Concern
Although mothers today commonly opt to breastfeed their babies, many infants are still fed formula. Now, a study published online in Pediatric Research last December suggests that soy formulas may inhibit intestinal development in babies.
During animal studies, researchers determined that many common soy formulas on the market today contain high concentrations of an isoflavone…
Ying-Yang and Chi
Yin-Yang and Chi
The Taoist prin…
Accounting and Hiring Practices
This article is the last in a five-part series on opening your own personal training facility. The previous column examined different methods for marketing your new facility. This column covers business accounting practices; guidelines for determining the ownership structure that best suits your new business; staff hiring; and ideas for future expansion.
Read MoreFace Your Finances
In our last column we contemplated crawling out of our comfort zone to create growth. This month’s reinvigoration strategy will challenge you to put that step into practice by emphasizing the importance of budgeting.
Read MoreLiability Insurance
No matter how long you have been in business or how many certificates you hold, chances are that someday you will be faced with a lawsuit. Liability insurance is a means of protecting yourself in that event. There are two types of liability insurance: general liability and professional liability. Both types are designed to protect you from financial losses due to negligence.
Read MoreBecome a Dynamite Presenter
Sample Workshop Description
When listing potential presentations, use catchy titles and energetic descriptions that state a problem, outline a solution and cite the benefits people will gain from your presentation. Here’s a sample description to give you some ideas.
Read MoreHow to Hire a Website Wizard
Is your website looking a little dog-eared these days? Or are you embarking on your first foray into cyberspace? Choosing the right website designer can be the most important decision you will ever make when it comes to building or
improving your marketing presence on the Internet.
How to Hire a Website Wizard
Technology
By Joe Dysart
How to Hire a Website Wizard
Not all Web designers are created equally. Do your homework before hiring. Is your website looking a little dog-eared these days? Or are you embarking on your first foray into cyberspace? Choosing the right website designer can be the most important decision you will ever make when it comes to building or improving your marketing presence on t…
Face Your Finances
Reinvigoration Strategies
By Kay L. Cross, MEd
Face Your Finances
Create a winning budget to gain control of your money– and life. During one of my presentations at the IDEA Personal Trainer Summit…
Accounting and Hiring Practices
The Start-Up
By Justin Price, MA
Accounting and Hiring Practices
How to set up your books, choose an ownership structure and select staff for your new facility. a daily, weekly or monthly basis. You can create summaries by setting up ledgers (records in which accounts are recorded) and posting information to them. A completed ledger is really nothing more than a summary of revenues, expenditures …