http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-business-buzz Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:37:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The other day I was talking with a friend about certain back issues he was having. When I suggested  to him he get a massage he told me " I can't  get a massage, they are for rich house wives." My  heart stopped and my jaw must have hit the ground ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-business-buzz/2008/11/26/massage-is-for-everyone/  I have been in the massage business for about eight years. Within these  eight years, I have practiced massage on my own, but not as a business owner and I have worked for other people in spa's and clinics. I have noticed now that I am a business owner I ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-business-buzz/2008/11/19/business-owners-getting-tips/ Starting a business is really challenging for many reasons,. Somethings can be avoidedn but one thing you will always need for any business is customers. Not just any customers, you want to attract the right customers. Some people might confuse massage therapist for (lack of a better word) "prostitutes"". Please keep ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-business-buzz/2008/11/19/proper-draping/ When you start a business you are going to want to get your name out there as much as you can, by giving massages to as many people as you can. One great way to do this is marketing events, and events where you will get to work on many people. ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-business-buzz/2008/11/12/business-opportunities/ OH the world of business marketing, where to begin on such an endless task? If you are like me and are starting a business you probably do not have alot of money. If you are like me in two ways you might even have to keep a full time job until your ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-business-buzz/2008/11/05/marketing-your-business/ You know you want to start a massage business, now what? I can tell you what I did, but please keep in mind I do not have a business degree and speak only from experience. The first thing you need is a name. So I would suggest picking a name that describes ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-business-buzz/2008/11/03/business-name/ Who ever said starting a business was easy is either a liar or a jokster! I don't think starting any business is an easy task, massage therapy  included.  My business is Bee Well Massage and I will be celebrating its one year anniversery. Just when I thought it was going to get easier I learned running ... http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-business-buzz/2008/10/30/starting-a-business-is-hard/