I would like to open a gym and work out facility...what do I need to know?
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Dependent on what kind of equipment and things you will be offering, I would say shoot for 8,000-15,000 square feet of space.  This will allow you enough room for locker areas, restrooms, workout areas, etc.  Of coarse, you know best as to what you plan on offering, so you may need to go up to 20,000+ square feet.  Just rememeber the more square footage, the more money on overhead in base rent.\n\nTo locate commercial rental space or a building to purchase in Wilmington, you have a number of options.  The Delaware MLS can usually be found by doing a simple search online, and is usually free to access.  www.LoopNet.com is another great resource, but it costs money to use.  LoopNet will let you search by square footage you need, what type of building, and will give you the contact information to reach a commercial realtor who represents a property of interest, or who could represent you in finding a suitable location. \n\nWhen you do find some properties of interest, be sure to contact your local Planning and Zoning department and verify if they will allow your type of use in the building's zone.  Every retail or service use has a different code (For example B-1, C-2), and certain zones only allow certain types of business.  Don't ever sign a lease without looking into this.\n\nAs for what you can expect to pay per square foot, it depends on what type of property you're looking at.  Retail space within a shopping center can be anywhere from $7-$40+ per square foot, dependent on the area, what other cotenants are in the shopping center, etc.  A freestanding building can have similar rental rates.\n\nHope it works out for you!
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Go online and check out the websites of various boxing councils. Your state may have a boxing organization. Try them first...they will likely have a list of gyms, trainers, etc. in your vicinity. Be prepared to devote a lot of time and sweat. Good luck to you.
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Gleasons is the best.  They have experience and history to back them up.  It is right under the Brooklyn Bridge and you can train for the day for only $15 (trainer extra).  They have some great trainers there and it is a true boxing gym complete with rings (2 boxing and 1 wrestling) an assorment of heavy bags, speed bags, DEB's plus weights and other training tools.  The people there are great and eager to help.  If you are looking for a trainer, ask the owners - they are very willing to help you out. I suggest you bring your own equipment (gloves, wraps, locker lock etc) and be ready for a good hard workout.
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You will need several things to start a bar and grill business. It is best to check with your county and ask them what you need.\n\nTo give you an idea, here are the requirements for a similar type of business in Los Angeles CA (it may not be exactly what your county will require but it will be close):\n\n- Building and Construction Permit: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.\n- Burglar Alarm Permit: A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system\n- Business License (Business Tax Certificate): Required for all entities doing business.\n- Conditional Use Permit/Alcohol Sales: Required for retail alcoholic beverage sales\n- Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit: Required by most businesses discharging wastewater to the sewer system.\n- Land Use Permit: Zone change, variance,conditional use permit.\n- Zoning Approval: Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permit, parking regulations.\n- Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment\n- Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used\n- Public Health Operating License: Required of restaurants and businesses manufacturing food, ice or soft drinks\n- Alcoholic Beverage License: Any person or entity seeking to sell alcoholic beverages must be licensed.\n- Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.\n- Occupational Safety and Health Information: Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. \n- Registration Form for Employers: Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees\n- Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.\n- Employer Identification Number (EIN or SSN): Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations, must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S. \n\nIt's a LONG list. \n\nYou may want to check with Service Corps of Retired Executives Association (SCORE http://www.score.org ), which is a group of retired executives provide guidance, management counseling and training to first-time entrepreneurs and current small business owners. Their service is free.
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Fitness First - the gym club offers them.  They have been advertising this heavily.
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Depends where you live and what you are looking for - if you want the convenience of multiple locations, you should try gym chains like Holmes Place, LA Fitness or even Cannons who have multiple locations and stylish clubs within their portfolio.\n\nHolmes Place "upper" end clubs include the Mayfair location and the Kensington locations.  I think the South Kensington Location of LA Fitness is also quite posh.  There are also a few new gyms under the name "Third Space" which are supposed to be quite nice and have Fresh&Wild stores attached to some locations.  Apparently they have wonderful classes.\n\nIf you want exclusive, the Lambton Place gym in Notting Hill is quite posh, but equally as expensive.\n\nOn pricing, for all of these fitness clubs you should ask the club itself if your company has a special rate.  I have added the weblinks below so you can check out the places i mentioned.\n\nGood luck!
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I have an excellent business opportunity for you.  The start up fee is your membership, plus $49, which includes your training.  It is a business that actually works itself.  If you are interested, email me and I can send you some information.
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city/local ordinances stating what sort of businesses can operate in the building/area you want to open your shop.  also, you may need licenses - fire marshall, safety inspector, etc.  you also need to fill out tax forms with the state.  my suggestion would be calling both state and local governments and ask tham what steps you need to take as a lot of it depends on where you live.
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The setting up & running part of the business aside, I think the very first thing you hsould do is look into what sort of permits you will need from the city. Some cities only allow this sort of business in certain areas (zoning) while others have some VERY specific ordinances & permit issues that have to be adhered to. Once you determine the feasibility of how long it will take to get yourself set up properly with the city - as well as if you will need to open in an area other than the one you might have wished to - then it is just a matter of getting the business side of things in order, locating & securing a building, furnishing it & hiring dancers.\n\nGood luck!
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You should advertise on the internet and papers, without specifics about the gym itself.\n\nYou need to ask yourself why your members come to your gym.  Is it due to the facilities, the personnel or the proximity.  Be sure in the arrangement that the new owners cannot change whatever is most important.  This can typically be accomplished by keeping you on-board for a period of time.\n\nBe warned that a typical policy for some of the large gym's is to buy your gym, covert the members to their gym (and the contracts) and then close you down.  They are actually buying your members, not your gym.
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It sounds like you have the right idea with wanting to keep the price down.  Often people want to start working out and they spend lots of money buying equipment, and then they stop working out a week later.  Don't let anybody fool you, weights are weights... it doens't matter what brand.  If I were you, I would go to garage sales or to Wal-Mart until I found the cheapest "basic" set possible.  A bench press and leg press (like you spoke about,) will do just fine at first.  Or get a membership to a gym, and try it out for a month or two before you buy any equipment (make sure you go to a gym that does NOT make you sign a contract) They do that because they know the majority of people stop working out after a week, and then you're stuck making payments to them for a year.  After you've worked out for a while then, maybe go get a weight set with all of the features on it.  I think you'll do just fine.  Keep up the motivation and remember that it takes time.
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a good workout plan.. and definately a good diet... go to www.bodybuilding.com .. you will get all the info u need there
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This is a business that you cannot do with very little dollars or zero-cost. A gym - especially for kids - would need all the safety devices and equipments. You need to invest in materials and equipment designed to help protect young ones and make sure that they are not hurt. Even the barebones fitness programs offered to toddlers by county recreation areas have padded mats and other safety devices. Gymboree, on the other hand, has foam slides, boats, and other fun stuff for the kids. The last thing you want is a lawsuit from angry parents whose kids were hurt in your gym class. \n\nI suggest you first research your market and find out what they offer. The web has made it very easy to check on your competitors. Entrepreneur.com has a list of franchises offering fitness programs for kids http://www.entrepreneur.com/franzone/cats/1,6587,12-12-0-CHILDFIT,00.html . While franchising may not be one of the options you are thinking, the site has a listing of your competitors - check what activities they offer, go to their websites and see how they are offering gym activities, etc.\n\nThen develop your own plan based on three things: what is not currently offered in the market that you think you can do; and what is currently offered but you can do better; and what can you realistically do based on your resources (the more limited your resources, the more limited your initial plan).\n\nYour startup costs will include the venue, equipment, and possibly personnel to help assist you in running your programs. If you will do the business from home, be careful not to run afoul of zoning laws (read: your neighbors should not complain). Customers will be coming and going into your house so you need to think where the cars of your 20 or 50 students will park at the same time!\n\nThe more you know about what you are getting into, the more informed your decisions will be and you will have a greater chance at success.\n\nGood luck\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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you are too vague for estimating, Are you going to manufacture? or buy from a wholesaler? or have someone else make it for you? How large a space do you need ? you will need office staff, warehouse staff, computer systems, software, Phone systemsforklifts, storage systems, Trucking companys need to be contacted and .....  Too many variables . You need a business plan
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Call your local Gym...
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u could consider joining a gym.
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- Amenities. If you're going to use them, they're worth paying for. If you're not going to use tanning, spas, or rock climbing walls, you'd be better off with a more basic gym. \n\n- Length of the contract and what the penalties are for early cancellation. \n\n- Processing or enrollment fees. These can be up to $300 or more. \n\n- Total montly costs and how they are paid (automatically debited, etc.) \n\n- If it's a chain, ask if your membership will work at their gyms in different locations. Some gyms charge extra for this. \n\n-Make sure you tour it before you pay any money for it! Try to go during a busy hour. If there are a lot of people hanging around waiting for machines or if the machines look old or have a lot of "Out of order" signs on them, look somewhere else.