Category Archives: Massage Business Basics

The art of making appointments

Making appointments with your massage clients is really an art form and it is really an important part of building a successful massage business.  The appointment is of course how you will make your living.  The more appointments and the … Continue reading

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Spending Plans for a massage business

Every year I track my income and expenses on what is called a spending plan.  I learned this from a money coach – Mikelann Valterra who I worked with for a few years.  The system is quite unique in that … Continue reading

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Raising your rates for massage

Raising your rates for massage can be an intimidating experience for massage therapists.  I recommend that you raise your rates every few years.  It is really a part of good self care.  The cost of living goes up and your … Continue reading

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How to get massage clients to rebook

Getting Massage Clients to rebook or come in again is the easiest way to build a massage business. Why is rebooking important?  Getting regular clients will create a client base for you to work off of and give you some … Continue reading

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The gift of selling massage gift certificates

Selling massage gift certificates can help to get you new clients as well as providing a influx of cash especially though holidays like Christmas, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.  There are some things that you need to know about selling … Continue reading

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Massage Business Structure

There are many ways to set up your massage business structure.  The best information will come from your accountant and business advisers.  The Small Business Administration (SBA) has a lot of information to assist you in setting up your massage … Continue reading

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Adding Credit Cards to your Massage Business

Deciding to take business cards or not is one of the things you will have to decide for yourself.  There are many sides to the topic.  I personally have never taken credit cards in my 23 years of doing business, … Continue reading

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Selling Your Massage Business

Selling Your massage business is not something that everyone thinks about when they are just starting a massage business but it should be taken into consideration.  Every massage business can be sold if you approach it right and build it … Continue reading

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Setting up a home massage office

The idea of setting up a home massage office can seem appealing to many for the simple reason – it’s cheaper than renting an office and it is more convenient.  The challenge though is to create a home office space … Continue reading

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Massage Independent Contractors

As a Massage Independent Contractor you are basically self employed and work for yourself providing massage services for another company such as a chiropractor , salon or spa.   There is much confusion over this position for massage therapists.  I have … Continue reading

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