After a few weeks of study and an initial small investment, an accredited personal trainer certification can be acquired which opens the door for developing a very sustainable business within the fitness industry. With the benefits of a flexible schedule, relatively minimal investment, and a secure career choice running a small business as a personal trainer is quite an attractive option to mix work and play.
Most trainers who work out of a health club are either independent contractors or employees. There are a variety of pros and cons to either approach. As a trainer with independent contractor status, you would enjoy benefits such as setting your own schedule, choosing where you want to work, charging variable fees depending on the situation, along with just the simple freedom to conduct business as you see fit.
Whether you work as an employee of a gym or as an independent contractor one of the critical legal components to understand is contract. Being aware of contractual obligations enable the personal trainer to perform his work, get paid for it, and avoid costly legal battles with clients and employers. The following basic elements are necessary for a binding contract:
* An offer and acceptance with a mutual agreement on terms
* Detailed description of the exchange (money for services)
* An acceptable legal format
* Ability of the parties to enter the contract legally (regarding age, mental capacity, etc)
All of these issues, and more need to be considered as the personal trainer develops his or her business and enlists clients.
Early in the professional life of the trainer the decision must be made whether to work out of a health club/fitness center or whether to act as an individual or part of a corporation. In conducting business independently from a fitness center or club, you have three types of business structures available: sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. Although there is more liability involved in a sole proprietorship it also gives one sole control over decisions and profits. A partnership may be an attractive option because it limits liability while providing many of the financial benefits of a sole proprietorship. In either case, this is an important decision to be made early in the trainer's career plan, similar to the decision of whether or not to pursue a real personal trainer certification.
Douglas Scott has been working on his personal trainer certification and writes articles to share his knowledge via the internet.
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