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9 Tips for finding an attorney for your personal training business

We are excited to see you grow an awesome personal training business! One of the most important people you need on your dream team is an attorney to help your personal training business grow and succeed! So let’s help you find an attorney for your personal training business. Armed with answers to the following question,...

March 27, 2019ByAnna RabeInLegal

Why you need an attorney for your fitness business!

Running a fitness business isn’t easy. Just like any other kind of business, you can’t know everything you need to know to build a successful business in the fitness industry. We all need a little help to make sure our businesses are protected and to make sure we have a team behind us who has...

December 25, 2018ByAnna RabeInBusiness, Legal

Copyright 101 for Fitness Professionals

One of the most important things you need to do as a fitness business owner is to invest in your own business and legal education. Why? Because as a business owner you own intellectual property. Logos. Images. Slogans. Business name. Program names. Maybe even original training moves or specific programs. You may be letting protectable...

December 18, 2018ByAnna RabeInBusiness, Intellectual Property, Legal, Marketing

7 Tips for finding an attorney for your gym

We are all about seeing you succeed and grow a healthy fitness business! Here are 7 tips for finding an attorney for your gym or fitness business! Make sure you understand what type of attorney you are looking to engage You wouldn’t go to a heart surgeon if you need your foot examined. The...

December 11, 2018ByAnna RabeInBusiness, Legal

Why model releases are important for your fitness business

Running a fitness business can be complex. So, on top of all the other legal stuff you’re doing, why would you need a model release? Well, let me ask you a question? Do you use images of clients or otherwise identifiable individuals in your marketing and advertising? Did those clients or individuals sign a model...

December 4, 2018ByAnna RabeInBusiness, Intellectual Property, Legal

Starting a Pure Barre studio: Legal foundations

The legal foundations needed for starting a Pure Barre Studio are not significantly different from starting another kind of fitness business – however, as with any franchise, there are some specific issues that are likely to arise. Let’s talk about some things to think about as you establish the legal foundations for your Pure Barre...

November 13, 2018ByAnna RabeInBusiness, Legal

How do you pay yourself as a fitness business owner?

Pay your business (and yourself) right! You are right to ask questions about the practical and legally smart ways to pay yourself as a fitness business owner. Paying yourself from a business you own can be a pretty incredible feeling. After all, that paycheck reflects hard work, grit, and savvy it took to bring your...

October 23, 2018ByAnna RabeInBusiness, Legal

Can brands use my photo just because I am wearing their product?

Short answer: No, brands cannot use your photo simply because you are wearing their product or participating in an event they are sponsoring! Even if a brand says that they can post an image of you, it doesn’t mean they are correct. Don’t take their responses on face value. More so, even if you don’t...

July 19, 2018ByAnna RabeInBusiness, Intellectual Property, Legal, Marketing

Fitness Franchises: Special Legal Issues

Whether you are investigating a health and fitness franchise – such as a franchise that focuses on a fitness technique that requires patented equipment, a 24 hour gym facility, a race series, a day spa, or a facility that offers a style of class under a franchise model – or you have already invested in...

July 19, 2018ByAnna RabeInLegal

Starting a CrossFit Box: Legal foundations

The legal foundations needed for starting a CrossFit Box are not significantly different from starting another kind of fitness business – however, there are some distinctive aspects that arise so read on for some things to think about as you establish the legal foundations for your CrossFit® gym. Choose an entity type A CrossFit® Box can...

April 17, 2018ByAnna RabeInBusiness, Intellectual Property, Legal