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Why the Best Independent Gyms Get More Personal as They Grow
Growing gyms keep the personal touch by letting technology flag what needs attention — freeing the team for the conversations that actually need a human.
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Why the Best Martial Arts Clubs Get More Personal as They Grow
Martial arts clubs keep the personal touch as they scale by letting automation flag engagement changes — freeing instructors for the conversations that matter.
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The Real Reason Some Gyms Scale and Others Don't
Gym growth stalls when manual systems can't handle more members. Automating the admin frees owners to focus on strategy and member experience.
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The Real Reason Some Martial Arts Clubs Scale and Others Don't
Scaling martial arts clubs win by automating the admin — freeing owners to focus on growth and the student experience, not manual operations.
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The Martial Arts Club Owner's Guide to Switching Off This Summer
Taking time off isn't a luxury. With the right staff access and automation in place, your team can handle the day-to-day so you can actually switch off.
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The Gym Owner's Guide to Switching Off This Summer
Taking time off isn't a luxury. With the right staff access and automation in place, your team can run the day-to-day so you can finally switch off.
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How June Could Be Your Martial Arts Club's Most Productive Month Yet
For almost every martial arts club, June brings a change in routine. The owners who use that difference intentionally come out of summer in the strongest position.
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How June Could Be Your Gym's Most Productive Month Yet
It's easy to write off summer as a slow period. But the gyms that come out of it in the best shape are the ones that used June intentionally.
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Turn Martial Arts Club Data Into New Revenue Without Spending a Penny on Ads
The fastest-growing martial arts clubs aren't spending more on ads. They're doing more with the prospect data they already have. Here's how.
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Turn Member Data Into New Revenue Without Spending a Penny on Ads
The gyms that convert the most leads aren't the ones with the biggest ad budgets. They're the ones doing more with the prospect data they already have.
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Your Martial Arts Club's Social Media Strategy Isn't Working: Here's How to Fix It
Most martial arts club owners post consistently but enquiries aren't coming in. The problem usually isn't effort, it's strategy. Here's how to fix it.
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Your Gym's Social Media Strategy Isn't Working: Here's How to Fix It
Most gym owners post consistently but the enquiries aren't coming in. The problem usually isn't effort, it's strategy. Here's what actually works.
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What Should Martial Arts Club Management Software Actually Do?
Martial arts club software is the operating system for your business. Here are the non-negotiables every platform should cover, and the questions to ask before you commit.
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What Should Gym Management Software Actually Do?
Every platform promises to transform your business. Here's what good gym software should do as standard, and what separates the platforms worth your money from the ones that frustrate you.
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Your Martial Arts Students Want to Buy More From You: Here's How to Let Them
People are spending more than ever on health and wellness. The club owners who grow revenue are the ones who remove the friction between what students want and how they get it.
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Your Members Want to Buy More From You: Here's How to Let Them
People are spending more than ever on health and wellness. The gym owners who grow revenue are the ones who remove the friction between what members want and how they get it.
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The Real Cost of Debt Recovery for Independent Gyms
Chasing members for outstanding payments costs more than the debt itself in time, staff morale, damaged relationships and lost members. Here's how prevention beats recovery.
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The Real Cost of Debt Recovery for Martial Arts Clubs
Chasing students for outstanding payments costs more than the debt itself in time, instructor morale, damaged relationships and lost members. Here's how prevention beats recovery.
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Does a Member App Really Improve Martial Arts Club Retention?
A member app does far more than book classes. It quietly shapes how easy it is to spend money with you, how smoothly your admin runs, and how professional your club feels.
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Does a Member App Really Improve Gym Retention?
A member app does far more than book classes. It quietly shapes how easy it is to spend money with you, how smoothly your admin runs, and how professional your gym feels.
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Why Being the 'Cheapest Gym' Is a Terrible Strategy (And What to Do Instead)
Competing on price alone attracts the wrong kind of member and sets your gym up for a race to the bottom. Here's why value beats cheapness, and what to do instead.
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Why Being the 'Cheapest Martial Arts Club' Is a Terrible Strategy (And What to Do Instead)
Competing on price alone attracts the wrong kind of student and sets your club up for a race to the bottom. Here's why value beats cheapness, and what to do instead.
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5 Business Skills No One Teaches Martial Arts Club Owners
Very few club owners are taught how to run a business before they're responsible for one. Here are five essential skills and how improving them makes running a dojo more manageable.
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5 Business Skills No One Teaches Gym Owners
Very few gym owners are taught how to run a business before they're responsible for one. Here are five essential skills and how improving them makes running a gym more manageable.
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Martial Arts Member Retention Explained: Why the First 90 Days Matter Most
The first 90 days of a new student's journey play a huge role in whether they stay long term. Here's how to handle that critical window.
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Gym Member Retention Explained: Why the First 90 Days Matter Most
The first 90 days of a new member's journey play a huge role in whether they stay long term. Here's how to make that window count.
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The Hidden Cost of Running Your Martial Arts Club Through WhatsApp and Spreadsheets
WhatsApp groups and spreadsheets work while your club is small, but they cost you time and students as you grow. Here's what that really adds up to.
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The Hidden Cost of Running Your Gym Through WhatsApp and Spreadsheets
DIY tools like WhatsApp and spreadsheets work for a while, but they create friction as you grow. Here's the hidden cost to revenue, retention and your energy.
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How to Turn 2026 Fitness Trends Into New Revenue Streams at Your Martial Arts Club
How club owners can translate the five 2026 trends into practical revenue opportunities while improving student retention and long-term positioning.
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The Top 5 Fitness Trends Set to Shape the Fitness Industry in 2026
The biggest shifts for 2026 stem from how people want to live, connect and learn — creating substantial opportunities for independent gym owners.
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How to Turn 2026 Fitness Trends Into New Revenue Streams at Your Gym
What gym owners can do with the five 2026 fitness trends to generate revenue, improve retention and strengthen their competitive positioning.
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The Top 5 Martial Arts Trends Set to Shape Martial Arts Clubs in 2026
The biggest shifts in 2026 stem from how people want to live, connect and learn — creating fresh opportunities for martial arts clubs.
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The Real Impact of Black Friday Offers on Independent Gyms
Black Friday can backfire for independent gyms. Here's how to run offers that add value rather than dilute it, and protect your everyday membership price.
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How to Use Pick a Spot to Reduce Class Drop-Offs
Letting members choose their exact space in a class removes uncertainty, reduces anxiety and reinforces routine — powerful drivers of consistency and loyalty.
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What Your Martial Arts Club Member Data is Trying to Tell You (That You're Probably Ignoring)
Your member data already knows where you're losing money, what's working, and why students leave. You just need to know how to read it.
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What Your Gym Member Data is Trying to Tell You (That You're Probably Ignoring)
Your member data already reveals where you lose money, what works, and why members leave. You simply need to know how to interpret it correctly.
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How to Use Pick a Spot to Reduce Martial Arts Class Drop-Offs
Letting students choose their exact space in a class removes uncertainty, reduces anxiety and reinforces routine — powerful drivers of consistency and loyalty.
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How Martial Arts Clubs Can Stay Busy & Profitable This Winter
The quieter winter period is an opportunity. Here's how your martial arts club can use autumn to prepare, retain students and get ahead of the new year.
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How Gyms Can Stay Busy & Profitable This Winter
The winter lull is an opportunity. Here's how your gym can use autumn to prepare, retain members and enter January ready to grow rather than play catch-up.
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How Automated Messages Help You Run a Smoother Martial Arts Club
How to use automated messages at your martial arts club to save time, boost engagement, and improve retention without spending hours glued to your laptop.
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How Automated Messages Help You Run a Smoother Gym
How to use automated messages at your gym to save time, boost engagement, and improve retention without spending hours glued to your laptop.
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The Retention Reset: How to Keep Martial Arts Club Members Engaged After Summer
September is the perfect time to run a Retention Reset, helping members rebuild routines, re-establish motivation, and reconnect with your club after summer.
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The Retention Reset: How to Keep Gym Members Engaged After Summer
September is the perfect time to run a Retention Reset, helping members rebuild routines, re-establish motivation, and reconnect with your gym after summer.
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The Psychology of ePoints & Why Prepaid Points Increase In-Club Spend
Prepaid systems like ePoints make spending easier and more natural. Here's why they're so effective at boosting in-club revenue for martial arts clubs.
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The Psychology of ePoints & Why Prepaid Points Increase In-Gym Spend
Prepaid points remove the micro-barriers in a purchase. Here's why systems like ePoints are so effective at boosting in-gym spend and member loyalty.
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How to Track & Fix Drop-Off Points in Your Martial Arts Club's Sales Funnel
If you're not tracking your sales funnel, you're guessing why people don't convert. Here's how to spot drop-off points in your club's funnel and fix them.
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How to Track & Fix Drop-Off Points in Your Gym's Sales Funnel
If you're not tracking your sales funnel, you're guessing why people don't convert. Here's how to spot drop-off points in your gym's funnel and fix them.
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Stop Guessing and Start Asking: What Makes People Choose Your Gym?
Most gym owners assume why people join, rather than asking. Understanding the real reasons lets you sharpen your messaging, focus your budget and retain members.
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Stop Guessing and Start Asking: What Makes People Choose Your Martial Arts Club?
Most instructors assume why people join, rather than asking. Understanding the real reasons lets you sharpen your messaging, focus your budget and retain members.
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How to Use Quiet Months to Grow Your Martial Arts Business
Quieter months don't have to be bad news. With the right thinking, the summer slowdown can be a golden opportunity to strengthen your club's foundations.
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How to Use Quiet Months to Grow Your Gym Business
Quieter months don't have to be bad news. With the right thinking, the summer slowdown can be a golden opportunity to strengthen your gym's foundations.
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Is Your Martial Arts Club Stuck in Survival Mode? 5 Signs You're Holding Back Growth
If your club feels like it's constantly just surviving and never quite growing, you might be stuck in survival mode. Here are five signs, and what to do instead.
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Is Your Gym Stuck in Survival Mode? 5 Signs You're Holding Back Growth
If your gym feels like it's constantly just surviving and never quite growing, you might be stuck in survival mode. Here are five signs, and what to do instead.
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Cash Flow vs Profit: What Martial Arts Club Owners Get Wrong & How to Fix It
One of the biggest mistakes martial arts club owners make is confusing profit with cash flow. Here's the difference, and how to manage both for a club that thrives.
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Cash Flow vs Profit: What Gym Owners Get Wrong & How to Fix It
One of the biggest mistakes gym owners make is confusing profit with cash flow. Here's the difference, and how to manage both for a gym that thrives.
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Is It Time for Your Gym to Go 24/7? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Shifting to a 24-hour gym model is about serving your members and positioning the business to grow without taking on more space or staff. Here's what to consider.
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Several new ClubRight features added over the past couple of months, designed to give you more control, enhance security, and help you manage your club with greater ease.
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Why Martial Arts Club Management Tech is the Biggest Fitness Trend No One's Talking About
A quiet trend is transforming how successful martial arts clubs operate. Owners upgrading their back-end systems are seeing smoother operations, more engagement and better retention.
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Why Gym Management Tech is the Biggest Fitness Trend No One's Talking About
Behind the scenes, gym owners upgrading their back-end systems are seeing smoother operations, better engagement, and a boost in both sales and retention.
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ClubRight Will Return to Elevate Arena 2025!
ClubRight returns to Elevate, the UK's largest trade show for physical activity and fitness professionals, at stand F46 on 18th and 19th June 2025 at The Excel, London.
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How Martial Arts Clubs Can Combat Rising Business Rates in 2025
Changes to UK business rates from April 2025 mean higher costs for many martial arts clubs. Here are practical ways to lower overheads and open up new income streams.
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How Gyms and Health Clubs Can Combat Rising Business Rates in 2025
Changes to UK business rates from April 2025 mean higher costs for many gyms. Here are practical ways to lower overheads and open up new income streams.
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Five Automated Email Flows That Reduce Martial Arts Membership Cancellations
Smart email automation nudges members back into action before they decide to leave. Here are five high-impact email flows any martial arts club can set up.
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Five Automated Email Flows That Reduce Gym Member Cancellations
Smart email automation nudges members back into action before they decide to leave. Here are five high-impact email flows any gym can set up.
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Now Live: Apple Pay & Google Pay for Faster, Easier Gym Payments
Apple Pay and Google Pay are now available for your gym's online payments through ClubRight Pay Card, helping speed up checkout, lift conversions and reduce failed payments.
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How to Build a Website That Attracts Members to Your Gym
A bare-minimum placeholder website won't bring in new members. Here's how to turn your gym's website into a lead-generating membership magnet.
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How to Build a Website That Attracts Members to Your Martial Arts Club
A bare-minimum placeholder website won't bring in new members. Here's how to turn your martial arts club's website into a lead-generating membership magnet.
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How a Well-Designed Website Helps Your Gym Rank on Google
Some gyms show up at the top of search results while others seem invisible. Here's how a few simple SEO changes can improve your website's ranking and bring in members.
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How a Well-Designed Website Helps Your Martial Arts Club Rank on Google
Some clubs show up at the top of search results while others seem invisible. Here's how a few simple SEO changes can improve your website's ranking and bring in members.
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A Guide to Accepting Card Payments for Gyms
Most members prefer to pay by card. Here's why accepting card payments benefits your gym, what it costs, and how to start taking them.
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A Guide to Accepting Card Payments for Martial Arts Clubs
If your club still relies on cash or bank transfers, you're missing a more efficient way to handle transactions. Here's how to start accepting card payments.
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How Payment Flexibility Can Increase Revenue for Your Gym
Flexible payment options remove friction that leads to cancellations. Here's how recurring payments, card-on-file billing and direct debit can grow your gym's revenue.
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How Payment Flexibility Can Increase Revenue for Your Martial Arts Club
Flexible payment options remove the friction that leads to cancellations. Here's how recurring payments, card-on-file billing and direct debit grow your club's revenue.
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Top Gym Amenities Members Are Willing to Pay Extra For in 2025
Members want experiences that support their overall health, not just equipment. Five sought-after amenities and how to offer them without breaking the bank.
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Top Martial Arts Club Amenities People Are Willing to Pay Extra For in 2025
In 2025, martial arts students seek more than just training. Clubs can meet these demands through thoughtful, high-value amenities without expensive renovations.
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Seasonal Promotions For Your Gym That Work Year-Round
Membership numbers fluctuate with the seasons. Here are creative, themed promotion ideas to attract new members and engage existing ones all year round.
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Seasonal Promotions For Your Martial Arts Club That Work Year-Round
Interest and attendance fluctuate throughout the year. Martial arts club owners need creative, themed promotions that align with the seasons and the martial arts ethos.
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How to Help New Students Feel Comfortable and Confident in Your Martial Arts Club
New students often step out of their comfort zone. Fostering a supportive atmosphere turns first experiences into lasting relationships. Three essential strategies.
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How to Help New Members Feel Comfortable and Confident in Your Gym
New members often step out of their comfort zone. Fostering a supportive atmosphere turns first experiences into lasting relationships. Three essential strategies.
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How to Prepare Your Dojo for the January Rush
With new students certain to flood in this January, a few smart adjustments will help you handle the surge, impress new students and set the stage for retention.
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How to Prepare Your Gym for January's Fitness Rush
With new members certain to flood in this January, a few smart adjustments will help you handle the surge, impress new members and set the stage for retention.
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Why SMS Marketing is a Game-Changer for the Fitness Industry in 2025
SMS marketing is emerging as a powerful tool for gym owners. Here are six ways to use it to enhance growth and member engagement.
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Fitness Industry Trends to Watch Out For in 2025
With 2025 approaching, the fitness industry is on the brink of big transformations. Here are the four key trends shaping the landscape for gym owners.
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Martial Arts Trends to Watch Out For in 2025
As 2025 approaches, martial arts clubs should prepare for changes in how they grow, train and retain students. Four key trends with actionable tips.
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Keeping Your Gym Competitive During the January Rush
January is the UK's busiest gym month. Here's how to make the most of your strengths and ensure your gym is the first choice for new members.
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Keeping Your Martial Arts Club Competitive During the January Rush
January is a perfect time to grow your student base as people set New Year's resolutions. Here's how to position your dojo as the top choice for new students.
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How to Set Business Goals for Your Dojo (and Actually Achieve Them)
Many dojo owners feel busy but never quite make progress on the business side. How to set clear, achievable goals that actually move your dojo forward.
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From Day Pass to Membership: How to Convert Gym Visitors into Loyal Members
Day passes get prospects through the door, but the real value is converting them into long-term members. Strategies for first impressions, onboarding and incentives.
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How to Sign Up New Martial Arts Students After a Free Trial Class
Free trials get prospects to your dojo, but converting them into committed students is the real challenge. Strategies for first impressions, onboarding and incentives.
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How to Set Business Goals for Your Gym (and Actually Achieve Them)
Many gym owners feel busy but stuck on the business side. The key is setting clear, achievable goals that actually move your gym forward. Here's how.
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How to Increase Revenue During Quieter Hours in the Dojo
Martial arts clubs often have quiet hours outside popular class times. Creative ways to turn those slower periods into revenue-generating opportunities.
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How to Use Testimonials to Grow Your Gym
Member transformation stories are powerful marketing. How to gather meaningful testimonials and use them as social proof to grow your gym.
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How to Use Testimonials to Grow Your Martial Arts Club
Martial arts changes lives, and those stories are powerful marketing. How to gather meaningful testimonials and use them as social proof to grow your dojo.
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How to Drive Gym Revenue During Off-Peak Hours
If your gym is packed in the evenings but quiet during the day, a bit of creativity can turn those slow hours into profitable ones. Here's how.
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How to Scale Your Club Without Sacrificing Quality
Many club owners hesitate to grow for fear of losing quality. How to expand your business while maintaining the high standards your members have come to expect.
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How to Choose the Right Dojo Management Tools (Without Overcomplicating Things)
The key to effective dojo management isn't adopting every tool on the market, but choosing the right ones and integrating them seamlessly. A guide to doing it well.
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How to Balance Quality Martial Arts Classes with Effective Business Management
Many club owners fear they can't grow without sacrificing class quality. How to expand your martial arts business while keeping the standards your students expect.
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How to Choose the Right Club Management Tools (Without Overcomplicating Things)
The key to effective club management isn't adopting every tool on the market, but choosing the right ones and integrating them seamlessly. A guide to doing it well.
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Turning Student Feedback Into Quick-Wins for Your Dojo
One of the most effective ways to create a dojo where students feel valued is to actively seek and act on their feedback. How to turn it into quick wins.
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Turning Member Feedback Into Quick-Wins for Your Gym
One of the most effective ways to create a gym where members feel valued is to actively seek and act on their feedback. How to turn it into quick wins.
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How Can Martial Arts Clubs Master Conflict Resolution and Customer Service?
Effective conflict resolution and customer service keep students happy and protect your dojo's reputation. The most common complaints and how to handle them well.
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How Can Gyms Master Conflict Resolution and Customer Service?
Effective conflict resolution and customer service keep members happy and protect your reputation. The most common gym complaints and how to handle them well.
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How to Find the Right Premises for Your Dojo
Choosing the right premises is one of the biggest early decisions when opening a dojo. Our tips on what to look for, how to search, and the legal stuff to check.
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How to Design a Dojo Environment That Inspires and Motivates Your Students
Creating a dojo environment that inspires and motivates students is key to building a loyal community. Here are essential tips to design a space that keeps students coming back.
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How to Design a Gym Environment That Inspires and Motivates Your Members
Creating a gym environment that inspires and motivates members is key to building a loyal community. Here are essential tips to design a space that keeps members coming back.
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Time-Zapping Tasks For Gym Owners and How to Automate Them
Every minute spent on manual admin is taken away from growing the gym. Here are four time-zapping tasks gym owners can automate to save time and improve member experience.
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Time-Zapping Tasks at Martial Arts Schools and How to Automate Them
Every minute spent on manual admin is taken away from teaching your students. Here are four time-zapping tasks martial arts schools can automate to save time.
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The Fundamentals of Branding for Martial Arts Schools
Building a brand that stands out can be the difference between failure and success. Here are the fundamentals of branding and how to apply them to your martial arts school.
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Branding for Independent Gyms
Building a brand that stands out can be the difference between failure and success. Here are the fundamentals of branding and how to apply them to your gym.
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Unlock Success & Overcome the Common Challenges Faced by Martial Arts Schools
Running a martial arts school is rewarding, but it comes with challenges. Here's how to overcome obstacles around competition, finances, marketing and student retention.
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How Can Gyms Manage Their Finances & Budget for Long-Term Success?
Managing finances is a crucial part of running a gym. Here's how to diversify income streams, reduce expenses and use software to budget for long-term success.
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Unlock Success & Overcome the Common Challenges Faced by Gym Owners
Running a gym is rewarding, but it comes with challenges. Here's how to overcome the most common obstacles around competition, finances, marketing and member retention.
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Managing Finances & Budgeting for Long-Term Success in Martial Arts Schools
Managing finances is a crucial part of running a martial arts school. Here's how to diversify income streams, reduce expenses and use software to budget for long-term success.
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A Guide to Combatting Student Dropout Rates for Martial Arts Schools
Fighting to keep student dropouts low is one of the trickiest challenges martial arts clubs face. Here's how management software can help you boost engagement and retention.
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Health Club Management: Understanding Effective Scheduling & Attendance Tracking
Tracking attendance and organising class schedules is one of the biggest burdens for health club managers. Here's how to streamline both and deliver a seamless member experience.
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Four Key Strategies to Lower Class Dropout Rates in Fitness Studios
Keeping class dropouts low is one of the trickiest challenges fitness studios face. Here are four strategies to increase engagement, commitment and retention using technology.
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How to Manage Class Scheduling & Attendance Tracking in Martial Arts Schools
Tracking attendance and organising class schedules is one of the biggest burdens for martial arts instructors. Here's how to streamline both for a seamless student experience.
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How to Set the Right Pricing for Your Fitness Studio Classes
Setting the right price for your studio classes is a balancing act. Here are the risks of undercharging and the pricing strategies that keep your business profitable.
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How to Set the Right Pricing for Your Martial Arts Classes
Setting the right price for your martial arts classes is a delicate balancing act. Here's how to avoid undercharging and price your classes effectively.
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Effective Gym Marketing: Budget-Friendly Strategies for Fitness Studios
Marketing your fitness studio doesn't always require a big financial investment. Here are some budget-friendly strategies to boost visibility and attract more members.
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ClubRight's Newest Recruits: Welcome Neena and Paul!
Meet Neena Chauhan and Paul Dunn, ClubRight's newest account executives, who bring a wealth of fitness and leisure industry experience to the team.
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5 Ways to Promote Your Martial Arts Club Locally
Your local community is a reliable audience. Here's how you can promote your martial arts club locally and build a loyal base of members.
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The Power of Online Reviews: How to Manage Your Gym's Reputation
Almost all consumers read online reviews before making a decision. Here's a step-by-step guide to managing your gym's online reputation and building credibility.
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Fitness Industry Trends to Watch Out For in 2024
2024 promises to be a transformative year for the fitness industry. Here are some of the key trends to capitalise on, from holistic wellness to smart equipment.
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How Can Martial Arts Club Owners Better Manage Their Time?
Strategies to help martial arts club owners manage time more effectively, reduce stress, and concentrate on high-impact tasks through prioritising, delegating and automating.
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Retention: How to Keep Members Coming Back During the Winter Months
The colder months often bring a dip in member motivation. Here are effective ways for gym owners to boost member retention during the winter season.
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Streamlining Operations: Management Tips for Martial Arts Clubs
Quick management tips that martial arts clubs can use to streamline operations and delight students, from software to communication and scheduling.
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Effective Member Onboarding: Setting the Stage for Long-Term Commitment at Your Gym
An effective member onboarding process is your chance to make a great first impression and set the stage for a long, mutually beneficial relationship.
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Staff Training and Development: How to Invest in Your Gym's Team
Investing in your staff's training and development boosts satisfaction, productivity and member service. Here's a step-by-step guide to doing it effectively.
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ClubRight Welcome Yoana Yordanova as New Client Engagement Manager
Meet Yoana Yordanova, ClubRight's new Client Engagement Manager, who brings around six years of fitness and leisure industry experience to the team.
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When to Know It's Time to Expand Your Independent Gym (and How to Do It Right)
Expanding your fitness business can be a significant step towards long-term success. Here are the key indicators it's time to expand and how to do it effectively.
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Alternative Revenue Streams: Exploring New Opportunities For Your Gym
Exploring alternative revenue streams gives your gym extra financial stability and a competitive advantage. Here are some great places to start diversifying your income.
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Announcing ClubRight's Exclusive Startup Program
An application-only programme offering eligible fitness startups free access to all ClubRight features until opening day, plus expert resources and support.
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How to Easily Manage Children's Classes at Your Martial Arts School
September is the busiest time for martial arts schools. A Parent/Guardian login lets parents book and pay for their children's sessions themselves, easing the admin burden.
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Top Social Media Post Ideas For Your Independent Gym
Struggling with what to post? Here are some of the top social media post ideas for your independent gym, from sharing inspiration to introducing the team and running promotions.
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Fitness Assessment: A Key Element of Effective Gym Management
Fitness assessments are an often overlooked part of the member experience. Here's how to use them to upsell services, track progress and improve health, safety and retention.
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Could Having An Outdated Gym Management Software Hurt Your Gym?
Outdated gym software leads to higher costs, wasted time and frustration. Here are the most common problems — lack of flexibility, limited features and hidden fees.
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Common Types of Payment Issues Within Your Gym And How to Fix Them
Payment issues are a major source of stress for gym managers. Here are the most common types — declined payments, late payments and billing errors — and how to fix them.
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Strategies To Reinvent Your Gym To Survive The Cost Of Living Crisis
The cost of living crisis has 5.1 million people reconsidering their gym membership. Here are our tips on reinventing your gym to survive and cement your place in members' lives.
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Building Community Through Fitness: A Guide To Gym Events
Gym events boost member engagement, create socialisation opportunities and contribute to retention. Here are a few tried-and-tested ideas to get you started.
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Four Signs It's Time To Upgrade
Member management software is the backbone of any gym. Here are four signs that your current system is holding you back and it's time to upgrade to a more advanced solution.
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How To Create A Successful Sports Club Membership Program
A robust membership model gives your sports club better cash flow and easier scaling. Here's our guide to defining levels, pricing, perks, communication and tracking data.
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5 Tips For Promoting Your Martial Arts Business Online
Promoting your dojo online is more important than ever. Five cost-effective tips to get more students and raise your reputation: a website, social media, SEO, content and paid ads.
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From Newbies To Regulars: How To Increase Fitness Studio Retention
Even a 5% increase in member retention can lift profits between 25% and 95%. Here are proven approaches to keep both newbies and regulars coming back to your studio.
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ClubRight Pay: The New Direct Debit Solution Shaking Up the Fitness Industry
ClubRight launches ClubRight Pay: a BACS-compliant, FCA-regulated Direct Debit service with transparent pricing, low fees and money in your account three working days after collection.
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Introducing ClubRight's New Account Executive!
Meet Jenni Miles, ClubRight's new Account Executive, who brings more than thirteen years in the leisure industry and eight years owning and running her own gyms.
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Four Features You Should Know About Gym Management Software
The top four gym software features that have the most positive impact on club operations: membership management, bookings, staff management and payment processing.
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Why Gym Membership Software Is A Cost Effective Solution To Your Management Problem
Gym membership software lets you manage every area of the business from one system, making it a cost-effective answer to common management problems.
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Why Your Gym Should Have Gym Management Software
Running a gym can feel like spinning plates. How management software makes life easier — make better-informed business decisions, empower members to take control and streamline member management.
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Three Ways To Prevent Gym Members From Having To Freeze Their Memberships
A freeze is one less payment in your account each month. Three ways to prevent freezes — help members build good habits, get to know your customers, and build a community on social media.
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How A Membership Payment System Makes Collecting Gym Membership Payments Easier
A membership payment system builds the stable monthly income you need to cover costs and scale. How it makes collecting easier — recurring payments, maintaining control and striking the right balance.
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3 Reasons Why Having Gym Membership Software Can Have A Positive Impact On Employees
Gym software doesn't just benefit members — it impacts your team too. Three ways it leads to a happier team — improved productivity, enhanced communication and growing membership sales.
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How Do You Re-Engage Members And Limit The Amount Of Frozen Memberships?
A frozen membership is no good if it never reinstates. How to re-engage frozen members — be personable when you make contact, have a plan in mind, and reintroduce them as you would new members.
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How To Keep On Top Of Memberships Using Gym Management Software
The biggest change gym software brings is staying on top of memberships. Empower members to manage bookings, manage your membership database and personalise the member experience.
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3 Important Tips When You're Using Gym Management Software
Got gym management software but feeling overwhelmed by the features? Three tips to get the most from it — take advantage of automation, lean on automatic billing, and refine your offering.
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How Management Software Can Solve Issues New Gym Owners May Have
New gym owners hit hiccups in the early days. Management software helps by giving insight into finances, getting customers, keeping members satisfied and highlighting issues before they grow.
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3 Ways That Gym Billing Software Will Help Your Gym
Many gyms still collect payments manually. Three ways gym billing software helps — automatic recurring payments, automatic payment tracking, and keeping everything in one place.
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4 Benefits Of Having A Gym Management System
A gym management system lets you run the whole business from one app. Four key benefits — getting new customers, managing bookings, payment process management and valuable data insight.
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Introducing ClubRight's New Head of Customer Experience
ClubRight welcomes Paul Jouanny as Head of Customer Experience, bringing nearly two decades of leisure-industry billing and onboarding experience from Harlands Group and Xplor.
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What Are the Top Fitness Industry Trends for 2023?
Three trends gyms, health clubs and PTs should watch in 2023 — a holistic approach to fitness, competitions and rewards, and growing a wider audience beyond paying members.
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How to Maximise Your Club's Revenue in the New Year
January is the busiest period for gyms. Three ways to get ahead — boost revenue with early renewals, start marketing before January, and make sure your internal processes can handle the rush.
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What's the most effective way to collect payments at my gym?
Direct Debit for memberships, card payments for one-off classes and PT sessions, card readers for day passes — a breakdown of the most effective, cashless ways to collect payments at your gym.
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What are the most powerful investments for gym owners?
Most gym owners invest in equipment and lighting but stop there. Here are the operational investments — a robust CRM, online joining, online payments and good hardware — that set a club up to scale.
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How to Market Your Club During Economic Uncertainty
Gyms need to concentrate on marketing to give cash flow stability in tough times. Here's how to do that sensitively when spending is at a minimum.
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Will My Gym Survive a Recession?
Gym owners are rightly worried about losing members in a recession. Here are four actionable steps to put your gym in a solid financial position and thrive beyond it.
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How Can I Make My Gym Stand Out From Other Clubs?
With nearly 4000 gyms in the UK, it's hard to stay ahead. Here's how to stand out from the crowd without becoming consumed by what your competitors are doing.
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The Top Four Member Management Solutions for Gyms
There are many options when it comes to gym software. We give you a brief rundown of four popular choices across ease of use, value, features and customer service.
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How Do I Start Filling My Gym's Sales Funnel?
Once your sales funnel is built, it's time to start filling it. Here are the most effective methods for filling the awareness stage of your funnel with new leads.
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How to Build a Sales Funnel for Your Gym
A sales funnel tracks prospects and turns them into paying customers. Here's exactly how to build an effective sales funnel for your gym that converts every time.
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How You Can Conduct Valuable Customer Research at Your Gym
Customer research gets to the heart of what your members want so you can serve them better. Here's how to get started and use your findings to grow your venture.
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How Can I Reduce My Fitness Business Costs Without Compromising My Service?
Slashing spending only lowers your level of service. Here's how to save money on your gym costs without having to compromise the experience your members get.
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5 Reasons Why Fitness Startups Fail
Around 20% of UK businesses fail in their first year and 60% within three. Here are five reasons fitness startups fail and what you can do to avoid these mistakes.
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Are Contracts Impacting Sales at Your Gym?
Signing customers up for contracts has traditionally made business sense, but it may no longer be optimal. Offering flexible memberships could actually increase conversions.
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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Opening a Gym
Opening a gym is a big undertaking that comes with fear and overwhelm. Here are the questions you should ask yourself before putting the wheels in motion.
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How to Find the Right Premises for Your Gym
Choosing the right premises is one of the biggest decisions you'll make when opening a gym. Here's how to figure out what you need, search effectively and assess a space.
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How to Create a Membership That Sells
Making sure a membership sells comes down to more than the service you offer. You need to solve a real problem, get the logistics right and make it easy to buy.
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How to Overcome the Biggest Challenges Gym Owners Face
The biggest barriers gym owners face are generating leads, converting them, retaining customers and working on the business not in it. Here's how to overcome each one.
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How to Upgrade Your Gym's Marketing Strategy
Marketing is the continued implementation of tactics that constantly drive new leads. Here are the steps gym owners often overlook so you can drive more leads and increase revenue.
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ClubRight acquires Clubmate
ClubRight is celebrating the acquisition of Clubmate, a move that will see the brand extend its services beyond fitness and leisure into the fishing industry.
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How to Choose the Right Direct Debit Collections Agency for Your Gym
Finding a reliable Direct Debit collections service can be stressful. Here are five key things to think about when choosing the right collections agency for your club.
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Getting Started with ClubRight: Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
Getting started with new gym software shouldn't be confusing. Here are the most common questions we get when onboarding a new ClubRight user, answered honestly.
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How to convince my boss to invest in a new gym software
Staff are often the first to spot inefficiencies, but they're not the one with the business bank card. Here's how to make the case to your boss for investing in a new CRM.
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How To Find Your Community as a Gym Owner
Owning a gym can be lonely. Here's how to find your community of like-minded owners — through industry events, social media and private online groups.
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How Customer Empowerment Can Save You Time and Grow Your Club
Empowering members to manage their own memberships and bookings saves you hours of admin and grows your club. Here's why handing over control makes customers happier.
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How to Up Your Member Management Game in 2022
Many gym owners run their business across several disconnected systems. Here's how an end-to-end solution can collect member information, handle payments and simplify accounting.
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How to Navigate Uncertainty as a Gym Owner
With talk of further COVID-19 restrictions, we recap the ClubRight features — from the Zoom integration to attendance tracking and track & trace — that help you stay prepared.
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Why switching gym software is worth the effort
Switching member management software has a reputation for being a headache. Here's why it's worth the effort if your current provider is holding your business back.
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Understanding Bulk Transfers with ClubRight & GoCardless
A bulk transfer moves active Direct Debits from one provider to another without disruption. Here's everything you need to know before switching to ClubRight and GoCardless.
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How to Nail Your Customer Service Strategy
68% of consumers would pay more for great customer service. Here's how to handle unhappy customers, respond to complaints and keep a people-first approach at your club.
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4 Crucial Member Retention Strategies for 2022
The longer you retain members, the higher their lifetime value. Here are four retention strategies — from loyalty programmes to gamification — set to be popular in 2022.
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Five Steps to Selling Online at Your Gym
Consumers want to browse, sign up and pay online with ease. Here are five steps to start selling memberships, classes and more online at your gym.
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Three Reasons Your Gym Needs a Management Software
Being a gym owner means wearing every hat at once. Here are three reasons your club should consider robust gym management software to keep everything in one place.
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4 Major Benefits of Automation for Gym Owners
Independent gym owners never have enough time. Here's how automation can boost productivity, improve accuracy and customer service, and reduce costs at your club.
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How to Stop Missed Payments At Your Gym
Tried and tested ways to collect and prevent missed payments: make pricing clear, collect online via direct debit, use automation to chase, and block entry for overdue members.
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5 Key KPIs That You Should Be Monitoring at Your Club
Five KPIs every club owner should track — active members, cost per lead, revenue per customer, Net Promoter Score and retention rate — to keep the business on track.
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System Update: How to supercharge member experience at your gym
A look at new ClubRight features — a Members App emulator, push notifications and clearer dashboard KPIs — and how to use them to supercharge the experience at your club.
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Here's why using WhatsApp might be doing your business more harm than good…
WhatsApp is great for personal use, but for member communication it blurs professional boundaries, isn't a full-service platform, isn't GDPR compliant and hurts productivity.
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How can I communicate better with my members?
Communicating well with members is one of the best ways to reduce churn. Use emails, texts and push notifications, mind your tone, and add real value to their experience.
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How can I make my fitness club a success?
In the early days of opening a gym there's a lot of plate spinning. Take a step back, ditch the spreadsheets for CRM software and build a stable monthly income with direct debit.
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What should I look for in an online booking system?
The key things your bookings software should handle: saving you and your customers time, helping you earn more through upsells, and reflecting your brand.
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How Can I Get My Customers to Spend More Money?
Rather than chasing new members, get your existing ones to spend a little more. A simple signup, modest price rises and bolt-on upsells can add thousands to your annual revenue.
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Make Reopening Your Gym a Breeze With Our Failsafe Checklist
A last-minute checklist for reopening day — from reassuring nervous members and unfreezing payments to hygiene protocols, online joining and virtual activities.
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How can I use Zoom to grow my fitness business?
Online classes are here to stay. Learn how to monetise live streams and use ClubRight's Zoom integration to set up online classes efficiently and reach a new customer base.
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4 Things Gym Owners Should Think About Before Reopening on April 12th 2021
With the Government's roadmap out of lockdown set, here are four things gym owners should plan for before reopening on 12th April — clear rules, track and trace, cleaning rotas and capacity limits.
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What Features Do the Best Yoga and Pilates Online Platforms Have?
What should a yoga and Pilates online platform offer? Easy studio management, achievement sharing, handled bookings and payments, and class access from anywhere.
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Why Download ClubRight's On Demand Fitness App?
ClubRight's members app lets gym owners share on-demand training and nutrition plans, take purchases and payments, and give members access to their club from anywhere in the world.
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ClubRight Offers Tools to Help Fitness Firms Thrive in Lockdown
With venues forced to close, ClubRight is extending its online features — On Demand content, Zoom integration and social distancing tools — to help clubs maintain income during closure.
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Why Fitness Is Essential During Covid-19
In a pandemic, staying fit and healthy is even more important. We look at the role fitness plays in fighting off Covid-19, from cardiovascular health to immunity.
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Covid-19: Key Equipment Required To Run A Virtual Bootcamp
Running a virtual bootcamp during the pandemic? Here are the key tools you need — a digital schedule, a pre-booking system and automated payments — to keep clients moving.
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ClubRight System Updates: The Ultimate Social Distancing Tools For Gyms & Personal Trainers
A run-through of ClubRight's new features — Zoom integration, On-Demand content, occupancy tracking, cleaning schedules and track and trace — to help gyms reopen safely.
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5 Things I Learned as a Gym Owner
Wayne, an ex-gym owner, shares five lessons from running an award-winning ladies-only gym — from building member relationships to keeping equipment maintained.
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5 Wins for Member Retention
Five practical wins Wayne used to keep members at his gym — from saying hello and offering freebies to spotting results-driven members and keeping the place spotless.
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6 Benefits of Using Online Payments with Gym Software
With Britain heading towards a cashless society, here are six benefits of integrating online card payments with your gym software.
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8 Fatal Mistakes Gym Owners Make
After working with hundreds of gyms and running his own, Wayne shares eight common mistakes gym owners make — and how to avoid them.
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Are Your Systems Ready?
As gyms prepare to reopen after lockdown, Wayne walks through the systems owners should review — payments, pricing, classes, communication and online joining — to be ready for the new norm.
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Brandon's Story
Brandon, an ex-personal trainer now at ClubRight, shares his background in the fitness industry — from boxing to the gym floor — and why good software matters.
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ClubRight Awarded Best Value by Capterra!
ClubRight has been awarded Capterra's value for money badge for Club Management software, based on reviews from real users.
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ClubRight & Harlands Group: Seamless Direct Debit Integration
ClubRight and Harlands Group become integrated partners, providing a seamless Direct Debit sign-up and management solution for leisure operators.
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ClubRight Have Scored the Hat-Trick of Capterra Awards!
Capterra has awarded ClubRight Best Value and Best Ease of Use for membership management software in 2020 — the third year running.
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Elevate 2018
The 9th and 10th of May marked the dates for the 2018 Elevate convention, a trade show for suppliers and fanatics of the fitness industry.
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Gyms Can Reopen Again! Here's How ClubRight Can Help
A point-by-point look at the Government reopening guidelines for gyms and how ClubRight's features — contactless payments, online bookings and track and trace — help you meet them.
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How to Grow your Business with Seamless Direct Debit Integration
ClubRight's integration with GoCardless makes Direct Debit collection seamless — find out more about how it helps you grow your business.
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National Fitness Awards 2017
ClubRight congratulates all the finalists for the National Fitness Awards 2017, and is proud to be sponsoring the Regional Gym of the South award.
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New Year, New Software!
A new year is a chance to start with a clean slate — here are five simple questions to help you decide which providers, from equipment to software, are right for your business.
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Opening a New Gym?
Opening a new club soon? Here's how ClubRight can help you capture potential members' interest and use presale features to be busy from opening day.
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Retaining Members During COVID-19
Retention Guru Paul Bedford breaks member retention into three simple phases, and we've added three new ClubRight features to make retaining members even easier.
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Save time and sell more with automation
Companies that automate lead-nurturing emails and offers see a 10% or greater increase in revenue. Here's what automation means for a gym owner.
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The First ClubRight Customer Focus Group
The first ever ClubRight Customer Focus Group, held at our Billericay offices, brought loyal customers together to shape the next software release.
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The Gym Journey: Buying vs Leasing Equipment
Should you buy or lease your gym equipment when opening up? We weigh the costs, cash flow and branding considerations to help you decide.
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The Gym Journey: What is a Presale?
A presale is where you sell memberships before the club opens, so on opening day you already have people working out. Here's why it matters.
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The Gym Journey: What Makes a Good Gym Premises?
Finding the right premises for your gym takes vision, budget realism and the right questions. Here's what to look for from our CEO's own experience.
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The Gym Journey: What Type of Gym Shall I Open?
Boutique studio, CrossFit, health club or a simple gym? Deciding what type of gym to open means balancing your own interests with a gap in the market.
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The Gym Journey: Why Should I Open a Gym?
Why become a gym owner? From doing what you love to making a difference to people's health, here are the reasons to take the plunge into the fitness industry.
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Tips For Online Joining
69% of users are more likely to buy from a site that easily addresses their needs. Here are 10 tips to fully optimise your online joining process.
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Understanding the Help Available During COVID-19
ClubRight Finance Director Gary White summarises the Government's support measures for gym and club owners during COVID-19, with practical advice along the way.
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What is ClubRight?
ClubRight is an all-in-one membership management solution for gyms, personal trainers, martial arts and more — built to help you grow your business with less effort.
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What's the best way to increase the profit margin in your gym?
Increasing spend per member is a great way to grow profit. Here's how bolt-ons make it easy for members to buy more and boost your margin.
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When does the Member Journey Start?
The biggest impression is made right at the start of a new member's enquiry. Here's how a simple process helps you win more member sales.
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