Category Archives: Business Ownership

It’s Time to Ditch Your Free Introductory Offer

Ditch the Intro Offer

If you’re in the fitness industry, chances are you’ve offered a free introductory promotion to new members. Free class, free week, free month – you name it! And while this may be a popular tool to get people in the door, is it really the best approach to growing your business? At The Fitness CPA, […]

How To Build & Expand Your Fitness Network

Trainers and fitness coaches talk a lot about doing the “extra 1%”; a principle that when consistently applied, transforms seemingly small actions into noticeable progress.  For those committed to fitness, the “extra 1%” could mean doing the extra rep, using your best form even when the instructor isn’t watching, or finishing the final 30 seconds [...]

Hidden costs and risks of mixing business and personal expenses

Mixing business and personal expenses

Are you a fitness business owner? Then, you know that hiring instructors is a crucial decision. One of the key choices you’ll face is whether to classify them as employees or independent contractors. In this post, we’ll help you navigate this decision by exploring the factors you should consider, the risks involved, and when it’s suitable to use each option. Get ready to make an informed choice!

Paying Workers: Employees vs. Contractors for Gyms & Fitness Businesses?

Employees vs contractors in gyms

Are you a fitness business owner? Then, you know that hiring instructors is a crucial decision. One of the key choices you’ll face is whether to classify them as employees or independent contractors. In this post, we’ll help you navigate this decision by exploring the factors you should consider, the risks involved, and when it’s suitable to use each option. Get ready to make an informed choice!

Gyms & Vaccinations: Your Top Questions Answered

gyms and covid vaccines

Today’s guest post is by The Fitness CPA’s recommended human resources company, ERG HR.  If you haven’t yet heard of ERG for fitness HR services, we strongly recommend you check them out! Most fitness business leaders don’t have the time or expertise to properly manage HR compliance. ERG created a simple framework that combines people […]

NPE and The Fitness CPA Join Forces To Help Accelerate Fitness Businesses

NPE The Fitness CPA Partnership

NPE and The Fitness CPA join forces to help fitness businesses improve profitability and accelerate growth.   Here at The Fitness CPA, we’re excited to announce that we’ve officially become a part of the NPE faculty. Are you familiar with the team over at NPE? If you aren’t yet, here’s your sign to check them […]

Join Free Virtual Event: The Fitness CPA x Club Industry Future of Fitness 2021

Eric Killian, CPA of The Fitness CPA will be a guest speaker during Club Industry’s Future of Fitness 2021 Virtual Event on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  If you aren’t aware of Club Industry yet, you’re going to want to check them out. They are a knowledge powerhouse within the fitness industry, covering content from trending […]

Tax Deadlines and Government $$$ Updates for Gyms & Boutique Studios

Tax deadlines for gyms 2021

Should you extend your business tax return this year, and what government funding is still available? These are a few of the questions we’ve been asked recently here at The Fitness CPA.  The answer? It depends.  Our goal here is to answer some of your tax questions as a fitness business owner and look at […]