Starting a Massage Therapy Business

Welcome to Step 4 where we take you through the process of going out on your own and launching a successful independent massage business!

There are many reasons for starting a massage therapy business. You may be an experienced massage therapist who is tired of making money for other people. Your reputation may be growing and your client list is keeping you in demand. Maybe you are new to massage and don't like the idea of working for somebody else.

All of these are good reasons for starting a massage therapy business. It's a big step and it can seem very frightening to give up a steady pay check for the uncertainty of running your own business. There is lots to learn. Everything from taxes to accounting. But rather than getting overwhelmed, this step tries to break down all you need to know into one simple guide.

We will be covering topics such as:

* How Do I know I am Ready?

* Writing a Business Plan

* Should you buy a Massage franchise?

* Marketing Plan

* Pricing Strategy

* Massage Legal Issues

* Tax Planning

* Massage Liability Insurance

* Massage Equipment

* Business Software

* Financing your start up Massage business

How Do I know if I am Ready?

The most powerful indicator that you are ready to start your own massage therapy business is... Your Client's Will Ask You To. After working as a therapist for a while you will build up a steady group of repeat clients. These are the ones that you want to get to know and make sure they are always happy. Because they are going to be the clients that follow you to your new private practice.

So If your appointment book fills up quickly with clients that ask for you by name, you will know it is time.

You might also reach the point in your life where you just can't work another day at your job. You need to work for yourself even if it means earning less money. If this sounds like you, you are a prime candidate for starting a massage therapy business.

How do you Know you are Ready to Start your Massage Business?

Have you started your own massage therapy business? Tell us how you knew you were ready and How you did it.

Are you considering starting your own massage practice? Share your plan with the massage community and get feedback.

See what other massage therapists are saying about starting their own massage therapy business. Read, rate and share tips!

Want to quit corporate to do my business  Not rated yet
I am extremely passionate about massage, however I am not looking to do massage I am looking to hire qualified therapist to work as I obtain clientele ...

You Know You're Ready When ...  Not rated yet
Here's a couple tips that I found useful when starting your own massage business, as I found myself in this position quite a few years ago. It all starts ...

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I knew I was ready to open my own massage practice when I had more regulars than the owner of the shop I worked at. When I started we were closed on Sundays ...

Getting the Necessary Skills   Not rated yet
When I finished my school, I already had the money to start my own business in a moderate set up. But I knew I wasn't ready. I needed to gain experience....

Are you ever ready?  Not rated yet
I spent a lot of time trying to decide whether or not to start as a business, and the truth is that you never really know you are ready until you try!

I ...

You Know You're Ready When.....  Not rated yet
You've finished school, you're practicing with a few others at a local business or practice. You've learned a bit about scheduling and handling different ...

You're Ready When Enough Good Customers Demand It  Not rated yet
You're ready to start your own massage business when enough good customers demand it. Which customers? How many?

Which customers? Those loyal customers ...

Ready? Set? Go!  Not rated yet
I knew that I was ready to expand my informal massage practice when I began making more money at it than at my part-time job. I had a regular list of ...

Experience and Commitment  Not rated yet
Honestly, you should not even consider starting your own massage business until you consider 2 factors.

First, do you have the experience to be comfortable ...

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