If I do start the business, it'll be a traveling massage therapy business. I'll be going to people's homes for sessions. It'll be more convenient for the patient and I wont have to rent out a building.I'm a licensed massage therapist considering starting my own business, any suggestions on where to start?
Try taking out advertisements in upscale magazines and newspapers. Maybe try negotiating with local gyms, either to help you advertise or to allow you to take some clients in the gym itself. You'll find that word of mouth is the most important form of advertising after the initial period, so do your best to make people feel valued. They'll tell their friends, trust me.I'm a licensed massage therapist considering starting my own business, any suggestions on where to start?
Traveling to peoples homes can be risky and hard work slepping tables around upstairs and trying to get them into rooms with too much furniture. Set up some rules like don't go to a house unless two people want a massage. Charge more for the gas and travel time and use of the car. Set up a safety system to call people when you arrive and when you leave.
You can also do it at hotels in your area especially if there are high end hotels. You need to network with the concierges at places like that and tip them when they refer someone to you. Charge 2x the amount for those massages. Be available at the last minute and be able to get there asap. Build your reputation in the community. Use twitter to let people know what area you will be in that week or when you have appointments available. And yes get a website set up.
Keep track of all of your income and expenses. Set up a separate checking account. Get an accountant if you need to to do your taxes and set up paying self employement taxes etc.
It is sometimes just easier to rent an office or share an office with someone who is already established. There are many other ways you can start your business in an office setting that are really cheap too.
You do not need a tax ID to do business. You can start off as a Sole Proprietorship: This is the way these are set up - Your Name Doing Business As your business name. These are casual businesses and do not need to be formed officially. As long as you include the income on your taxes, Uncle Sam will have no problem with it.
The only draw back is that without a tax ID you'll build no business credit. Once you come to a point where your business needs loans, you can incorporate. Search sos [your state abbreviation] on google to form a corporation or Limited Liability Company and file you articles with the Secretary of State.
Definitely start with a good website! That's where a good percentage of your new clients will find you! Your site must appear at the top of the page when clients search for massage in your area. If you're not savvy on search engine optimization and keywords yourself, you could pay a comprehensive service like SiteBuildIt.com to help.
Select a theme for the web site and use it on your business cards to develop a consistent visual identity for your business. I have a red background with thumbs on either side of a spine and it's very eye catching.
Network with chiropractors, naturopaths and acupuncturists in your area who do not already have on-site massage. Offer them a free half-hour treatment and be ready to tell them how your particular massage will help their clients.
Best wishes in your new endeavors!
Go to www.score.org and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will find the SCORE chapter nearest you. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor.
SCORE ';Counselors to America's Small Business'; is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
SCORE was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA and Washington, DC and has 389 chapters throughout the United States and its territories, with 11,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors. SCORE is America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs.
Ooh my dream is to be a massage therapist. Was it hard to get licensed? I'm am JUST out of high school and looking around at schools for next year. Is it as hard on the shoulders as everyone says it is? I know this is your question but I've never actually talked to a massage therapist before... If you could email me, I'd really appreciate it.
tiorules@hotmail.com
As for your question, my mom does the same kinda thing except she cleans houses.. Put adds up in newspapers and around town and things. You'll start to get calls and it'll go from there. :)
You will need a tax ID that you can get at the www.irs.gov for free. Make sure you keep accurate track of your income and expenses. Quicken is a great and easy program to use. My businesses helps other businesses with car door magnets, business cards, t-shirts, etc. A t-shirt for you to wear as a uniform is an excellent business expense and advertising wherever you go. Visit my website and call if you need assistance placing an order.
Hello my answers is quite different from every one , what ever massage center you made but do make a website because your website will solve your daily appointment's and etc . I m working in a software house known as http://www.360bposolutions.com
Regards from
Azhar Vapiwalla
Assistant SEO Manager
http://www.360bposolutions.com
Try business link, or if still quite young try Shell livewire for business advice and hints and tips. Good luck
start with the neck and shoulders and work your way down Confucius say ';masseuse that aims for the top and finish at the bottom will have many happy endings and much success';
Start by making an appointment for me.
my house
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment