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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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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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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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...
Hi All, I'm new to the group and have a question. The local horse rescue that I've been doing some volunteer work for would like me to do a 1/2 day Equine...
This a hard one, since you will be doing a demo in the hopes of getting new clients. Â I belong to a riding club and we had a therapist come in and talk about...
Thanks! That's a good guideline. Lori ... getting new clients. Â I belong to a riding club and we had a therapist come in and talk about the benefits of...
Hi Margret, I'm new to the group and saw your post. I went by your website and wanted to tell you that I love your testimonials page with the pictures. Great...
Shanna, I have been in the massage business over a year now, but have just this month started devoting my attentions to full-time growth. So I'm going through...
I've gotten proof this morning that giving massages as prizes in raffles DOES WORK for building business. We went to a comedy show Thursday night for the local...
Wow, Tracy! This is a wonderful email! Blessings, Nancy Dutton 303-665-4185 healingnancy@... http://www.healinghandsofenergy.com Enjoy my new "Book of...
Nancy Dutton
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FYI, number one book for marketing is written by Paul and Sarah Edwards "Getting Business to come to You" you can check it out at the library it covers...
... Hi Lori, Thanks for the praise. I'm really glad that I finally got the nerve to ask for testimonials and photos for my website. I found out that people are...
Thanks, Nancy. I get a little overenthusiastic sometimes! I don't know the stats, but a ridiculously high percentage of new businesses fail within the first...
Has anyone had experience with a dog that can't sit? Friends of mine have a Komondor, a rescue, that avoids sitting at all costs. Cody stands fine and lays...
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