Need a basic description of a massage business

[Sherry]

Hi Ya'all, well I am almost finished with school. Seven more school days left, but who's counting, lol.
I need help with a few final projects, I will post each request seperately.
I have to come up with a basic discription of my future massage business.
I don't have a clue, please help! :

 

[yet-knish!]

well what are your plans after you graduate? will you open your own business with other therapists working with you? or will you be a privately owned business in your home? I would just describe either of those choices and what services you will provide to your clients. you could also add in what kind of environment your business will be in and whether or not you will sell products in your business as well. just a few ideas hope it helps!

 

[Ace of Clubs]

I had a conference with my instructor, I think I now have a clear understanding of what I am required to do for class.

She wants a complete career development package, detailed with specific plans on how I entend to become a successful massage therapist.

(I planned on doing out calls until the end of 2006, as I am also pursuing a nursing career.)

I know after graduation, I have to pass my nationals, become state licened and purchase liability insurance.

These must be incleded in my business portfolio that I have to present to her.

** 25 marketing techniques that I am planning to use ( Help)

* Business goals for the next two years ( Done )

* potential workshops/training that I am planning to attend within the next two years ( Done )

* business card and brochure ( Done)

* Resume and Cover letter ( Done )

** Client?Therapist policy statement ( Help)

** Describe a personal business outline ( Help! really need it here)

** Discribe the necessary skills and information to start and manage a thriving massage business ( Hely! I am really lost here )

I there are some really smart and seasoned Therapists out there who can really help me put together a great package. I really do appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks Bibi

 

[Arroz con pollo]

Wow, that is quite a project! I'll try to help. First, I'll start with marketing techniques. Here are some things I have done - not a complete list, just off the top of my head.

Came up with a logo for my business and make that central to all advertising.

Made brochures & ordered business cards. Take them with me everywhere I go, in case the subject of what I do comes up.

For special events, I set up a booth and do chair massage at my usual rate, and have brochures & business cards to hand out to anyone and every one.

I have a sidewalk sign for chair massage.

Contact area chiropractors & hair salons about leaving brochures in their lobbies.

I attended a Chamber of Commerce members-only event on the invitation of a member, provided chair massages that evening and handed out brochures and business cards.

Visited senior centers, senior apartment complexes & nursing homes, offered to do a presentation and then developed individual programs to provide them with massage.

Made window clings on my computer for my car windows.

Made t-shirts & jackets with my business name & logo to be my uniform, and regularly appear in public wearing them.

Participated in a local hospital sponsored "spa day" for women, doing chair massage and passing out brochures & business cards.

Developed a website and advertise instant gift certificates online.

Send out a monthly e-newsletter for those who sign up to receive it.

** Hope that helps to get you started.

 

[Pompal 09.]

thanks, Sharon. Great ideas!!