Some employees have the idea that the business owner makes all the money while they do all the work. most often,
however, this idea couldn't be further from the truth.
By Danielle Brooks
Some massage therapy students may be dreaming of the day they graduate and can open their own practice
—or be highly paid to work in another’s practice. These dreams might include vivid images of going
home early and vacationing whenever they want—all while making a great salary.
The expectations many massage therapists have don’t account for much of the work, and long hours,
needed to become successful. Seeing a flourishing business can sometimes give budding entrepreneurs—and
potential employees—the mistaken idea that the owner is wealthy, profiting
from the hard work of other massage therapists.
Enter reality.
Taxes, payroll and employee benefits are just a few of the issues business owners deal with. Add to this
the risk incurred and a healthy dose of added responsibility, and suddenly a more realistic picture begins to
take shape. There are a number of components to owning and operating a successful business, most of
which occur behind the scenes, away from the eyes of employees. So, whether you are a massage therapist looking for your first opportunity
or someone who thinks she might like to open her own business, read on to learn about the things you
need to keep in mind.
Continue <1
2
3
4>
|
American Massage Therapy Association®
