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backfist
Yellow Belt
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Posts: 55
Styles: Kajukenbo, Hung Gar, American Freestyle, TKD
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 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 3:34 pm Post subject: New School on the Block |
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I have the vision; the passion and the desire to open and run a MA school of my own.
Has anyone successfully obtained a small business loan to get started? Investor capital? Any start-up tips or advice would be much appreciated.
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Hybrid
Orange Belt
Joined: 15 Oct 2003
Posts: 119
Location: Jersey
Styles: Jeet Kune Do
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Sorry, I don't have much experience here. I just want to wish you good luck. 
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backfist
Yellow Belt
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Posts: 55
Styles: Kajukenbo, Hung Gar, American Freestyle, TKD
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks much.
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Pacificshore
Black Belt
Joined: 26 Mar 2002
Posts: 1698
Location: West Coast
Styles: Chinese Kenpo/Kara-Ho Kempo
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Rather than go straight for the stand alone school, why not start at a rec center/YMCA. This way you can build your population of students, and when the time is right, work on getting a place of your own. Don't know much bout the small business loan aspect, but good luck in your venture  |
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backfist
Yellow Belt
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Posts: 55
Styles: Kajukenbo, Hung Gar, American Freestyle, TKD
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Good Tip. Thanks.
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kenpo4life
Blue Belt
Joined: 14 Oct 2002
Posts: 279
Location: Hayward, Ca
Styles: Kenpo
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Check out your local SBA office. They will have a lot to offer you.
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RobinT830
Yellow Belt
Joined: 19 Oct 2003
Posts: 32
Location: Rochester, NY
Styles: Goshin Jutsu; Yamanni Ryu
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I am interested in this for future too.
I teach in a gym at a University. That way I do not have too much overhead, and I have the backing of the University. We have a nice facility with full locker rooms. I plan on opening a facility or assisting a friend of mine and moving my students over, but that probably won't be for at least a year or so.
I have 15 students now and have been operating for 2 years. It is slow going... so if anyone has any good tips on how to grow, it is much appreciated... Thanks!
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backfist
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Joined: 21 Oct 2003
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Styles: Kajukenbo, Hung Gar, American Freestyle, TKD
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I know there are numerous associations out there who are always looking for new or prospective instructors. People who have a dream of owning and running their own MA school. These organizations might be useful and helpful, but I get the feeling that it comes at a serious price.
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