backfist Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 I have the vision; the passion and the desire to open and run a MA school of my own. Has anyone successfully obtained a small business loan to get started? Investor capital? Any start-up tips or advice would be much appreciated. So Many Masters; So Few Students Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Sorry, I don't have much experience here. I just want to wish you good luck. “Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed into a razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion.” ~Morihei Ueshiba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backfist Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Thanks much. So Many Masters; So Few Students Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Rather than go straight for the stand alone school, why not start at a rec center/YMCA. This way you can build your population of students, and when the time is right, work on getting a place of your own. Don't know much bout the small business loan aspect, but good luck in your venture Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backfist Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 Good Tip. Thanks. So Many Masters; So Few Students Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenpo4life Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Check out your local SBA office. They will have a lot to offer you. If my survival means your total destruction, then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinT830 Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 I am interested in this for future too. I teach in a gym at a University. That way I do not have too much overhead, and I have the backing of the University. We have a nice facility with full locker rooms. I plan on opening a facility or assisting a friend of mine and moving my students over, but that probably won't be for at least a year or so. I have 15 students now and have been operating for 2 years. It is slow going... so if anyone has any good tips on how to grow, it is much appreciated... Thanks! "If it is not hard, it is not worth doing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backfist Posted November 3, 2003 Author Share Posted November 3, 2003 I know there are numerous associations out there who are always looking for new or prospective instructors. People who have a dream of owning and running their own MA school. These organizations might be useful and helpful, but I get the feeling that it comes at a serious price. So Many Masters; So Few Students Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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