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Dealing With Reviews for Your Sports Complex – Part 2: Bad Reviews

Bad Reviews on Website

Dealing With Reviews for Your Sports Complex – Part 2: Bad Reviews In part one in our blog series about responding to reviews, we discussed responding to good reviews. While responding to those reviews is a great way to spread goodwill, it is not absolutely necessary for your sports facility’s reputation. Bad reviews, on the […]

Dealing with Reviews for Your Sports Complex – Part 1: Good Reviews

Good Reviews on Website

Dealing with Reviews for Your Sports Complex – Part 1: Good Reviews In a previous blog, we talked about why reputation management is essential for sports facilities and recreation centers. One aspect of reputation management we touched on was responding to reviews. This is extremely important because it shows customers you are paying attention to […]

Designing Non-Sports-Related Amenities at Your Sports Complex

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Designing Non-Sports-Related Amenities at Your Sports Complex Today, successful sports facilities do not depend solely on their athletic facilities for revenue. With the right design goals, a sports complex can become the must-visit entertainment destination in your community. Learn about some of the non-sports-related amenities you can include in your sports complex to ensure your […]

What is Reputation Management

Reviews on Website

What is Reputation Management Contrary to the old adage, not all publicity is good publicity. When people are talking about your sports facility in a negative manner, you can expect business to suffer as a result. That is why every business should have some sort of plan in place for reputation management. What is reputation […]

Developing a Surfing and Aquatic Sports Facility

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Developing a Surfing and Aquatic Sports Facility Many people may not think of surfing when they think of sports facilities. Usually, when we envision a sports complex we imagine half a dozen baseball fields and soccer fields capable of hosting tournaments. However, surfing is a successful sport, with an annual exponential growth of 2 to […]

Marketing a Concert at Your Recreation Center

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Marketing a Concert at Your Recreation Center If you want your recreation center to be a true event venue, you will need to hold concerts. If you are planning on holding concerts, you will also need to promote them. This is easier said than done. There is a lot of work that goes into promoting […]

What to Consider When Starting a Batting Cage Facility

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What to Consider When Starting a Batting Cage Facility A batting cage business can be the centerpiece of your baseball-focused sports complex. Clever entrepreneurs are quickly learning that high-quality batting cages can be an incredible draw if done correctly. Learn what you need to consider before starting your batting cage facility with Sports Facilities Advisory. […]

Investment Packet: What Investors are Looking For

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Investment Packet: What Investors are Looking For When it comes to finding investors for your sports facility or recreation center, there are a number of specific things they will be looking for. Including these factors in your investment packet can make all the difference when securing long-term funding. What kind of information should you be […]

Recruiting Quality Employees

Employee Recruitment

Recruiting Quality Employees In a previous blog post, we discussed some of the challenges that a human resources department might face. One of the most challenging aspects of human resources is staff recruitment. How do you recruit high-quality employees? This is definitely not a simple task, but the right plan can make the process much […]

Holding Employees Accountable

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Holding Employees Accountable When your employees are not accountable for their work, things start to slip through the cracks. Mistakes are made and your business can suffer. No matter what kind of manager you are, you need to make sure you hold your employees responsible for their actions. They must be able to work independently, […]

How to Build a Strategic Partnership

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How to Build a Strategic Partnership One of the most important things to remember in facility planning, financing, and management is that you do not have to face it alone. This is also one of the easiest things to forget. It is important to remember not to isolate yourself from the people and resources that […]

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