Posts Tagged ‘yoga business’

6 Things to Know Before Hiring A Web Designer

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What are the top three things someone like a yoga studio owner should consider when looking to hire someone to build their website? 1. Your Budget – can you afford to have a custom site or should you consider a template? 2. Your Requirements – What functional requirements do you need in your site (will [...]

Interview with Nona Jordan: Business Yogini

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Rarely do I get excited about an email newsletter in my inbox, however when Nona Jordan’s arrives I am delighted to open it. Nona approaches he coaching in fun relatable way. There is no doubt from talking with her, reading her website it is obvious she is passionate about helping yogis grow and mature their [...]

Ease the Pain of Getting Paid

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Your bright new studio is finally open. You wait at the reception desk for your first student to arrive. This young gal arrives with her mat, water bottle and a smile. I can imagine you having to hold yourself back from jumping up and exclaiming “Welcome!”. This student wants to try out your studio, and [...]

Tips from Branding Expert Kristine Putt

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Questions have been flooding in around “How can I grow my business without breaking the bank on expensive marketing?” I immediately thought of Paragon Moon’s own Kristine Putt. She works exclusively with small businesses grow by building and growing their brand. I sent over a list of questions, many from BizeeBee customers, Facebook fans and even Twitter followers. [...]

Have an Emergency Plan

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Contingencies for Emergencies I have two studios that I frequent weekly, and in the past month they both experienced heating issues. The owners are thoughtful people, one has been in business for a few months and another for several years.  They both handled their circumstance well.  A few customers were annoyed by the inconvenience but after [...]

New Studio Interview: Tula Yoga

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At the end of September, Chicago is going to have a new yoga studio. Offering a variety of classes, and exceptional teachers Tula Yoga is building a foundation upon community, and a clear mission. Bluntly, studio owner Maile Wicklander says “Tula’s Main Focus will not be Yoga“. “Tula will focus on the benefits of yoga [...]

7 Hidden Vendors Costs Revealed

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As a yoga studio owner you know you operate an “offline” business but that you need to get “online” in order to attract more students because everyone today is “searching” for a studio.  Many studio owners hire a developer to go through the process of creating a website for them, but then the developer says [...]

Your students checkin, do you?

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I’m a bit of a yogadork, I practice at a few studios around town, at home, compete, and even build software to help manage studios!  I understand most styles of yoga, postures and their healing benefits.  I was introduced to yoga through a friend of mine while we were in college, and I’ve had a [...]

How to handle competition in the studio business

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The number of yoga studios opening up across the US is on the rise, which is great news for all of us yogis who want to get our fix!  However, the side effect of an increase in the popularity of yoga and studios opening is an increase in competition.  So unless you’re operating the only [...]

Got Promotion Pains? Tips to dealing with the deal.

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It’s no secret that the most popular times of the year for yoga are when it’s cold outside or right after the new year when people are making resolutions to lead a healthier lifestyle.  During the summer months, studios compete with the sun!  People want to be outside and spending time with friends and family. [...]