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Whenever we market our business we are always striving for one thing and one thing alone, to build our client base and to do so by getting people to come in to our business. If you can get interested individuals …
Tens of Thousands of small businesses start up every year putting little or no thought into their Public Relations (PR) and Marketing strategy. Millions of small businesses go through each subsequent year with almost no PR or Marketing direction.
When we hear the word Pilates we think of a workout that has been designed for women.This is just not rue. If we go back in the history of Pilates we learn right away that Joesph Pilates, a man, designed …
Each year at the beginning of May we send out recommendation forms and the fall schedule to all of our customers. The recommendation forms are made up from all the evaluations that we receive from each teacher regarding every student. …
Before you attempt to lift, or push, or pull heavy loads, the major joints of the body must be stabilized.
One of a group of well known motivational writers is a man named Napoleon Hill. I have found his books extremely helpful not only for myself but also in my teaching. In our business, as in really any business we …
Last month I wrote about your year in review. How did you do? Were you happy with your progress? Did your faculty and staff meet your expectations? I often receive emails from members wanting to know more about the process …
Over the years we have trained a few of our students to become teachers and then have gone on to hire them when they are of a suitable age and have sufficient knowledge. It can be a great situation when …
With the summer season quickly approaching, a lot of dance teachers and studio owners will be able to engage in a bit of down-time as recital and competition season comes to a close and before summer sessions commence. Before you …
Dancers spend a huge amount of time in front of mirrors looking at themselves critically. It’s rare for them to admire themselves or engage in positive self talk while they take class or rehearse. It’s more common for them to …
Summer is a great time to get out and about in your community for performances, demonstrations, lectures and workshops. We have for years, used the summer to build awareness about our school and the programs that we offer. Best of …
As teachers, we are constantly dealing with all types of personalities and issues that arise when young people are doing something as a group. Each age group has its own set of problems that need to be addressed from time …
In business, you will be from time to time faced with tough decisions, problems and issues. It may be about an employee, student or parent. Maybe it is a money issue or dealing with your landlord. How many times have …
Over the years I’ve discovered that different dance studios have varying approaches to stretching. While most do require dancers to stretch, more often than not they ask students to do so prior to actually dancing and the amount of stretching …
Core training has recently become trendy, but it has actually been around for many years.The technique, which focuses and strengthens the pelvic floor and the transverse abdominal muscles, is one of the most beneficial aspects of spinal stability. In my …
