... sutdent ... Hi, I recently completed my training with TreeTops (instructor is Sigle Magner-Skeries)out of Alliston, Ontario, Canada. It was an amazing ...
-I received my first certification at Advantassage in Oxford PA. It was a 40 hour courseand I felt I learned the basics, but now I am almost finished taking...
Hi Alysha - I received my training at Joanne Lang's school in Colorado (Lang Institute for Canine Massage.)Â Joanne's program is a 682 hour course - twelve to...
I also trained with Joanne Lang and agree that the course was very good. I always recommend it to people that ask. However, there is not a lot of support...
I have been a therapist for a few years now and it has been a struggle to build my business. I would love to hear from all of you on how you got your business...
... Hi Sharon, I'm still really working on it! Things have been slow growing despite client referrals (and their testimonials on my website), and working on...
Hi. I'm in the boat with Sharon. I'm also the only CCMT in my state, so I have to sell the whole idea of canine massage. My website was just completed and I'm...
I apologize if you recently received an email from me to join Grouply. I received an email from an unknown address and tried to remove/delete and next thing I...
... Hi Debbie, Well, start with inviting (always invite, don't just add) the clients you do have, and your friends that aren't clients but are supportive of...
I have not been able to build up my business (graduated in Nov. 2003) and had to go back to my computer job full-time this year. So, I can tell you what...
Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement. You've given me much to think about. I like the idea of a newsletter. deb On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:04 AM,...
Margaret wrote: Paid advertising did not work, even in targeted publications. Surprisingly, advertising in targeted publications may not be the best use of...
I've taken a little different approach than some folks have listed in this thread. Instead of trying to bring people to me, I go to them. I see clients at 3...
I think this is a great idea and what I have planned for when I complete the Sports Massage program at my school. So far, I've only gotten certified ...
I really like all the feedback this thread has been getting. I have tried advertising and for the money spent I did not see a big dividend. For the Equine...
I agree with this approach although in some markets (like Denver), there are so many canine massage therapists that it is difficult to break into this market....
Hi Margaret! I'm really glad I didn't read this before starting my business. I'm in Denver and would have totally been bummed, but since I didn't know any...
Thanks so much everyone for the information and advice. As the only CCMT around, I haven't had the benefit of learning of anyone's experience or advice. I...
It's not the whole canine massage market in Denver that is locked up, only the AKC-sponsored agility shows (and conformation shows). There are plenty of other...
Good Evening IAAMB members, I recently joined the group and I already am in need of suggestions, etc. I'm a CESMT and trying to start my business in Charlotte,...
I started this thread a while back so check the responses to that. Some suggestion are to make cold calls to barns, just walk in introduce yourself and ask...
Hi All, I will be filing for LLC next month for my equine massage business. I will be the only employee, so do you know if I would have to get an EIN or can...
If I'm correct, the EIN # is Employee Identification Number, and SSN # is Social Security Number. Years ago, I went and got an EIN, to keep business separate...
You can file for a Trade Name Registration with your SSN, if no employees. But it's good to research what insurance and other things you may need, too. Ask...
Nancy Dutton
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Dec 15, 2008 4:02 am
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If you incorporatre as an LLC, then you're required to get an EIN number. You may want to check out www.nolo.com. The site contains a wealth of relevent...
Wishing a Well Lit Chanukkah, Bright Solstice, Blessed Christmas, Happy &Â *New* New Year, Marvelous Kwanzaa, and all the joys of the Season to all the world. ...
I like this song.. it is very true. Prayer is the very best thing we can do for each other and for our world. Another thing we can do: When someone asks...
Tinky Keen
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Dec 24, 2008 4:10 pm
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Hi All, Happy New Year! I hope everyone's holidays were happy, healthy and full of fun! If anyone in NC has obtained a business license, can you please let...
You could also do something on UTube . . . Write your own press release about your event - submit it by email to local papers and magazines. Write an article...
Nancy Dutton
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Jan 13, 2009 1:57 am
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I've seen quite a few YouTube vids about massage, but most are poor quality. I have learned the power of the press release. I totally agree, new business...
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