Category Archives: Business Ownership

How to Find and Buy a 2nd Generation Fitness Studio for Little or No Money Down

And Using BizBuySell: The Internet’s Largest Business for Sale Marketplace   No, this isn’t a terrible car commercial. And yes, you can really buy an existing fitness studio for little or no money down. If you are thinking about building out your own fitness studio from scratch, hold on for a moment and read this […]

How To Register for a New Colorado Sales Tax License (a Step-by-Step Walk Through for Fitness Businesses)

Congratulations – you’re starting a new gym, Crossfit box, HIIT, cycling, yoga, Barre or Pilates studio and you need a sales tax license. We’ve registered nearly 100 businesses in Colorado and other states across the nation and we understand how confusing the process can be, especially if this is your first time.  By the end […]

What are the potential risks and rewards of opening a fitness business?

At The Fitness CPA, we have seen many successful fitness studios. We have also seen mediocre and bankrupt fitness studios. In fact, you’ve probably seen examples of each as well. So, what are the risks and perceived rewards of owning a fitness studio? Do you prefer to watch instead of read? Check us out on [...]

10 Reasons Not to Open a Fitness Studio

People open fitness studios for a variety of reasons, but they often aren’t the right ones. Here are 10 reasons why it might not be the right fit for you. Prefer to watch instead of read? Check out our YouTube video here! 1. You think a fitness business will make you rich. It might also […]

Two reasons to open a fitness studio

If you are really into fitness and are thinking about starting your own business, you might be wondering if owning a fitness business is right for you. In our experience, there are only two reasons to open a fitness studio: 1.  You have enough money to invest. 2.  You have a need to create something. [...]