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Resolutions for the new year abound. This age-old exercise is a tradition as we seek ways to better ourselves, our lives, and our world. For many, it means learning a new skill or moving on to superior employment. For others, these annual self-made vows include weight loss and health improvements. Why not combine these two popular resolutions into more by owning a health and fitness franchise?
Learning a New Skill
Owning a business can be a daunting prospect, but owning a franchise is different because it comes with so much support. You are probably already fitness-minded, but running a business has different demands. However, learning with a franchise coach will hone your business acumen. These assistants to your success are available before, during, and after your commitment to open a franchise. While you are sharing your expertise and passion for fitness, you will also be rewarding yourself with increased knowledge of strategic planning, financing, and growth methodologies. A franchisor’s blueprint means you will be ready to succeed when you hang your sign.
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Better Work Environment
When you work for yourself as a franchisee, it is always superior to working for someone else. Sure, there’s the learning curve of a new adventure, but the way you will spend your time directly benefits you. And that’s what new year resolutions are all about—making life better. But it doesn’t stop there. In addition to being your own boss, you help make a difference in others’ lives, too. People who strive for improved fitness reduce their stress and improve their confidence and health. You and your clients are happier because this type of franchise truly makes positive changes for people and communities. And you can work out any time you want without ever leaving your new workplace. On the flip side, managers are hardly ever needed by clients, so your work hours can be very flexible.
Healthy Improvements
As a health and fitness franchise owner, each day surrounds you with healthy intentions. Because it is an enjoyable work environment filled with others focused on healthy choices, it creates its own atmosphere that supports healthy improvements. Because of this, fitness clubs and spas consistently have happier and healthier owners than other businesses. You will enjoy more vacations and attend family and school functions, too. Those are the personal benefits, but it goes beyond that. The percentage of Americans who have gym memberships hasmore than doubled in the last few years. With an increase in physical activity (and those new year resolutions), memberships have increased significantly. And memberships are what keep their cash flow going in a health and fitness franchise. Your revenue has some predictability, and future growth opportunity is very positive.
This is a great time to commit to a new year full of good health and prosperity. Starting a health and fitness franchise may be one of the best new year resolutions for your skills, working environment, and health—both physical and fiscal.
Anne Daniells is a co-owner of Enterprising Solutions, a professional services firm specializing in corporate communication and financial improvement for businesses where she shares decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience—including franchise ownership—in her writings on business culture. She has authored hundreds of articles for publications including AllBusiness.com, TweakYourBiz.com, and MSN.com. Reach out via her website for more on where corporate culture, communication, and human architecture collide.