Moisture in your swim school is something you don’t want to mess up. It’s expensive to purchase equipment upfront, but it’s necessary. Trying to fix a moisture problem is a lot more expensive than the maintenance for the inside air. The relative humidity inside the pool is a term to
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! For most, that conjures up thoughts of showing your child’s teacher how appreciated he or she is. But for center owners, you’re probably thinking of the teachers, instructors and coaches that work for you. It’s very important for you to show your teachers your appreciation for
Written by Buffy Floise Owning a business is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs in the world. Finding a balance between these is a huge part of an owner’s responsibilities. Rob Jacobsen and I started Chicago Swim School in an apartment complex. In 7 years, the business has
Written by Patti Komara I love group interviews. I take about 6-10 prospective employees and ask them questions… any can answer first. I see who is assertive, likes to take the lead, and has their own answers. Some of my favorite questions for teachers are, What do you do with
Whenever I hear the name IBM, I get all warm and tingly inside. My father worked there for 18 years when I was young and I still fondly remember IBM’s two annual events. One was a summer picnic with food, games and activities for the parents and children; I’ve even
Do you conduct staff evaluations? This can seem a daunting challenge. Some think that it goes against everything they do to create a “family atmosphere” among their employees. It just doesn’t seem the place for a formal process to “assess” employee performance – especially when some of these folks have
Pulling all of your recital elements together into one place that helps you organize and manage the details can make a big difference in whether you keep your sanity as your recital approaches. Songs, performers, programs can quickly and easily get out of hand without a management tool that is
Suzanne Blake Gerety shares her amazing insight into studio ownership concerning a critical best practice for your studio. One of the most dreaded events you can face as a studio owner is when you have to replace a teacher mid-year. Whether it happens because a teacher quits suddenly or you
How can you keep your employees happy? Create a Positive Work Environment Making employees and teachers feel valued, respected, acknowledged and appreciated fosters loyalty to your studio, school or center and has a ‘trickle down’ effect on the experience your children have. Showing appreciation and acknowledging the efforts of your
Written by Sean Dever It is said that living by the Golden Rule – treating others as you would like to be treated – pays dividends. Can this be true in a small business work environment too? Business owners are increasingly finding that treating employees well can boost profits. Creating