Some Basics for a Business Plan
Some Basics for a Business Plan A good business plan can provide a solid foundation for the future of any project. Having a detailed business plan from the outset can make all the difference when it comes time to start building your sports facility or event center. It can also help avoid unexpected roadblocks once […]
Marketing for a New Boxing Gym
Marketing for a New Boxing Gym In the mid-1970s, the original Rocky movie inspired many people to join their local boxing gym. And why not? Boxing is a great workout and it can be a lot of fun. Recently, the Rocky franchise experienced a resurgence with Creed in 2015 and Creed II in 2018, and […]
Common Human Resource Issues
Common Human Resource Issues At a sports facility or recreation center, your employees are the face of your company. Many of them will interact with visitors on a daily basis. It is essential that your employees are happy. When your employees have problems, your human resources department should have the answers. Human resource departments tend […]
Feasibility Study vs Business Plan
Feasibility Study vs Business Plan Sports Facilities Advisory has covered the importance of conducting a feasibility study before. In researching how to get started on a construction project, you have also likely already started a business plan. What is the difference? It can be easy to become lost in all of the business and industry-specific […]
Marketing Your Sports Facility with Camps
Marketing Your Sports Facility with Camps Successful sports facility managers don’t rely solely on mailers, billboards, or their online marketing strategy. A key component of a sports facility is community interaction. Getting out and interacting with the community is an excellent way of showing your future clients what your business is all about. There are […]
Key Elements of a Market Opportunity Report
Key Elements of a Market Opportunity Report How do you know that what you are providing in your proposed sports facility or recreation center is what that local market wants? A market opportunity report is an effective way to identify what is lacking in a specific market so that you can tailor your project plans […]
How to Create a High-Energy Atmosphere at Your Recreation Center
How to Create a High-Energy Atmosphere at Your Recreation Center Creating a high-energy atmosphere at your recreation center is one of the best ways to keep guests coming back. How you go about designing, decorating, and managing your facility has far-reaching impacts on the perception and performance of your recreation center. In this article, the […]
How to Motivate Your Team to Continue Staff Development
How to Motivate Your Team to Continue Staff Development Inspiring your staff to work on self-improvement is critical to ensuring team success. A motivated, knowledgeable, high-energy team can accomplish anything they set their minds to. But motivating your staff is sometimes easier said than done. So what can you do as a sports facility manager […]
Finding Revenue at Your Sports Facility with Scoreboard Advertising
Finding Revenue at Your Sports Facility with Scoreboard Advertising Perhaps the biggest challenge new sports facilities face is funding. New facilities often find themselves making difficult decisions regarding amenities and features. With the high cost of scoreboards, first-time facility managers often make the mistake of not investing enough capital into their scoreboard. In this article, […]
Recreation Facility and the Impact on a Neighborhood
Recreation Facility and the Impact on a Neighborhood Sports Facilities Advisory has covered the positive impact that a recreation facility has on a community in the past. The benefits of a recreation facility are not just about the larger scope of the project, however. In many cases, the surrounding neighborhood will see benefits from a […]
Encouraging Others to Invest in a Sports Complex
Encouraging Others to Invest in a Sports Complex For private, non-professional developers, securing capital is most difficult part of taking your sports complex or event center from concept to concrete. Without the right funding and investment your project may end up severely limited, delayed, or might end up grinding to a halt altogether. Securing some […]
Deciding on Sports Facility Capacity
Deciding on Sports Facility Capacity How do you decide on the right capacity for a sports facility? There are many important factors to consider that will impact the number of customers your facility can handle. This is not just for things like stadium or field seating, but also the capacity for indoor fitness areas like […]
