This reader-friendly guide encourages students to master the essential business skills needed to develop themselves as massage therapy professionals. Whether they are interested in running their own business or working as an employee or business partner in a business, this book covers everything students need to know, from starting a business to managing finances to implementing policies and procedures. Relying on a "driving" theme that enforces how developing a massage business is a journey, the book includes several unique features, such as: --Roadside Assistance, where the author provides practical, hands-on advice from her own experience --My Personal Journey, which includes tools to help students document their own journe --Humorous cartoons to support a fun tone while clearly illustrating the author's recommendations for handling key business situations

Are you? A student straight out of massage therapy school who wants to start his/her own business immediately? A massage therapist that is currently working for a spa or another health practitioner that is not happy with their current employment. A massage therapist that wants to be their own boss, but has no idea where to begin? A massage therapist that has already started their own business, but they are struggling to find and retain clients. A massage therapist that started their own business, but is not getting enough revenue to pay the bills. I would love for you to learn from my mistakes and years of experience. This book is for the benefits of all those massage therapists that want to be their own boss, but just do not know where to begin. Why Go into Business for Yourself There are so many good reasons to become a entrepreneur and go into business for yourself. Below are just a few. Be your own boss Create your own hours Never have to ask for time off You create your own services and specialties To charge what you are worth To keep as much profit as possible You can fire your own clients, when necessary Scale your business, have employees and even other locations You can sell your business Franchise your business What You Will Get Out of This Book Below are just a few of the key concepts you will get out of this book: You will find specialty that is right for you. You will figure out who your ideal client is and how to market to them directly. You will know what your start-up and operational costs (monthly budget) will be before opening your doors. You will know how to set up a website and create outreach materials that convert into loyal customers. You will get a checklist for finding the ideal location for your office. You will get a scripts for all aspects of communication including: voicemail messages, phone conversations, direct messages, text and email. You will learn how to increase your revenue with retail products. You will learn multiple self care techniques to keep you from burnout. Please check out our website for additional resources at StartMassageBiz.com. We look forward to serving you.

This is the premiere guide to managing a successful massage career and running a successful holistic business. Written by veteran massage therapist and holistic business coach Jessica Abegg (LMT, MBA, MSIB), this visual, hands-on book contains all the tools readers need. It focuses on both practical concerns (such as finance and legal organization), and intangible elements of success (reflection, balance, and self-care). It also includes vital information on marketing and the Internet: knowledge often absent in the high-touch, low-tech world of massage. Throughout, it reflects the growing recognition that it is urgently important to help practitioners manage businesses and careers more successfully, as reflected in the inclusion of Business Practices in the new Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge.

As the modern world has become more health-conscious, the demand for Massage Therapy has also increased, making it one of the fastest growing careers in the nation. This in turn has led many people to consider becoming Massage Therapists. While Massage Therapy is a wonderful, fulfilling career, it can also be a little difficult for people to navigate when they first start out. But that is what this guide is for! In this HowExpert Guide to Massage Therapy 101, we go over the top 101 tips you need to know in order to become a successful Massage Therapist. The topics covered in this guide include: - Education and licensing requirements for Massage Therapists - How to choose the right school for you - What to expect from your education, including strategies to help you pass your classes - The steps involved in becoming officially licensed - How to build your business and get your first clients - How to grow your business into a successful practice - How to avoid burnout during your career ...and so much more! So if you are ready to embark on your journey of becoming a Massage Therapist, or if you simply want to learn more about the Massage Therapy profession, then this guide is for you! About the Expert Nicole Urban graduated from the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy in 2013, completing their 850-hour program. After serving a mission for her church in Brazil for a year and a half, she returned to Colorado to complete all of her licensing requirements. She became a licensed massage therapist in 2015, and has been practicing massage therapy ever since, first in Colorado and then in Idaho when she moved there to attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. In July 2019 she graduated from BYU-I with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. Today she is an ACE certified Health Coach, as well as the owner of her own massage therapy business. She also helps out with teaching at the local massage therapy school near her home. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Before you learn tactical business skills, explore your own intentions and passions for becoming a practitioner. (These subtle motivators, when understood, help set the foundation for a healthy start.) Strategies show you how to be successful on the path you choose--whether you aspire to be an employee, independent contractor, or business owner. Perforated worksheets guide you through the processes of self-assessment and preparing a business plan. Business principles every massage therapist should know, include...licensure - insurance - legal concerns - professional memberships - continuing education - and basic tax law. In-depth discussions address money relationships and financial health - business ethics - marketing, including how to use social media - and fostering client loyalty. Industry professionals offer practical tips and sage advice. "Peer Profile"--Real success stories from practicing massage therapists. "Expert Profile"--Advice from experts to help you take your practice to the next level. "Your Path as an Employee," includes how to choose an employer, resume writing, and interview skills. End-of-chapter activities provide additional practice. FREE business plan template--online at DavisPlus--for you to complete as you work through the activities in the text.

This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Develop the business skills necessary to succeed in massage therapy with help from respected massage educator and business owner, Sandy Fritz! With a user-friendly approach and comprehensive support tools, this authoritative guide delivers a working knowledge of essential concepts for employees or owners of a massage therapy practice and helps you prepare for the professional challenges that await you in the real world. Renowned massage educator and business owner Sandy Fritz presents a practical, proven business philosophy for success in massage therapy practice. Focus on need-to-know business skills for complete success as an employee or the owner of a massage therapy practice. A companion CD with practice management software provides hands-on experience creating client records, setting appointments, entering documentation, and more. Self-Reflection boxes put concepts into a realistic context through Sandy Fritz's personal experiences in massage practice. Learning Activity boxes reinforce your understanding and challenge you to apply what you've learned in an engaging workbook format. Good Stuff from the Government boxes alert you to helpful government resources and help you ensure compliance with federal regulations. Mentor boxes provide real-world insight and advice from experts in massage and business management for successful practice. More than 200 realistic photos and illustrations clarify concepts and familiarize you with typical practice settings and essential forms, records, office equipment, and supplies. Evolve Resources link you to templates for building resumes, letters, advertisements, forms for documentation, and client histories, plus small business resources, annotated web links, a glossary of key terms from the text, and additional exercises and case studies.