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Fitness Industry Council of Canada
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Owning a business is a rewarding experience, but it can come with significant challenges. Having someone in your corner can make all the difference between success and failure. This is where Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) can help you. We are here to advocate on your behalf!
• Currently, FIC is fighting a proposed tariff […]
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3 Winning Interview Questions
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008By Brenda Abdilla
Let these questions help you peek more successfully into a candidate’s work history and unveil hidden flaws and assets.
We all know that hiring managers need to talk less and ask more-revealing questions during interviews.
This task is easier when you prepare very specific and well-designed questions and know what you want to uncover […]
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Grow Your Personal Training Business with Referrals
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008by Pat Rigsby
Referral marketing is the most powerful, cost-effective and targeted marketing you can do. Follow this simple 3-step process.
1. Earn the referral
One thing is certain: clients who are merely satisfied do not refer. Personal trainers must provide extraordinary service that take clients’ satisfaction levels way beyond that. To receive a flood of referrals you […]
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How to Be the Dominant Personal Trainer at Your Club
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008By Jim Labadie
Follow these tips to become the most sought-after fitness pro at your club.
1. Act like a professional
This is about as obvious as it gets. But even though the personal training profession has made enormous strides, there are still some trainers who give it a bad name. Too many trainers are still preoccupied with […]
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Zoom Media Buys ClubCom
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008New York – Zoom Media & Marketing, a leading provider of targeted out-of-home media and promotional programs, announced it has acquired ClubCom, the world’s leading provider of customized digital media networks for the fitness and bowling industries.
Part of Precor’s fitness division since 2004, ClubCom operates digital media networks in over 1,600 venues, including the […]
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Clubs Must Prepare For The National Do Not Call List
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Edmonton – Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) has retained the law firm of Fraser Milner Casgrain to complete a review of the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) which takes effect in Canada on September 30, 2008.
• The CRTC will investigate complaints and can penalize telemarketers found to be in violation of […]
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In Their Shoes: What Girls Think About Physical Activity
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008Edmonton – As teens juggle the transition to high school and all the pressures that come with it, being physically active sometimes takes a back seat to other priorities.
This is especially true for girls. However, physical activity is an important part of health and wellbeing, and girls should remain active as they grow up.
When it […]
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Adult Fitness Tax Credit for Nova Scotians
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008According to a report from the Nova Scotia Department of Finance, starting in 2009, the Healthy Living Tax Credit for children’s sport and recreational activity registration fees will be extended to all Nova Scotians. The maximum expenditure per individual will be $500, encouraging all Nova Scotians to participate in healthy lifestyles through fitness. Once fully […]
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