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Is Your Town Too Small for a Gym? Here's My "Algorithm" Checklist

Planning to open a fitness centre? Discover the 4-step checklist for small-town success, from location scouting to facility requirements. Learn why picking the right spot is as crucial as choosing the best Canadian gym software to manage your business. Expert advice for rural gym owners.

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Why I Chose Blink Cameras for My Small Gyms

A guide for fitness business owners using Canadian Gym Software looking to upgrade their physical security. We review wireless camera options that eliminate unsightly cables and expensive installation fees, ensuring your hardware is as efficient as your management platform.

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Gym management: Unleashing the Power of SaaS Software

Learn why gym management software is essential for new gym owners. This guide covers automated membership management, billing systems, staff scheduling, access control, and data reporting. Discover how SaaS platforms like Kinect streamline operations and scale with your business. Gym management software automates memberships, billing, scheduling, and access control. Learn what features matter, how to choose the right platform, and why SaaS is critical for gym operations from day one.

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The Best Software for Canadian Fitness SMB's

Looking for the best gym management software to run a 24/7 fitness business without drowning in admin? This guide explains how gym software can handle memberships, billing, class schedules, and door access, compares leading platforms like Mindbody, Kinect, GymMaster, Glofox, and Zen Planner, and shows you what to look for if you are a Canadian gym owner who wants scalable, automation-friendly tools.

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Gym Owners Who Chose Not to Open 24 Hours, Changed Their Minds.

24/7 gym access is not just for big chains anymore. Learn how modern access control, insurance, waivers, cameras and software make running a 24 hour gym practical and profitable.

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How to Create a Strong First Impression for New Gym Members

Learn how to welcome and retain new gym members with simple, automated onboarding tactics. From first-day thank-yous to 60-day check-ins, this guide shows how to build loyalty and boost engagement in your gym community.

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From Personal Trainer to Gym Owner

Dreaming of owning your own gym? From vision and financing to design, staffing, and technology... Learn how using the right Canadian gym software can streamline operations to make more money and save time... helping you focus on what matters most: your members.

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Guest Passes and Bring-a-Friend Policies: How I Handle Them in My Unstaffed Gym

Discover how to handle guest policies in unsupervised gyms. Learn the risks of unauthorized visitors, why a clear bring-a-friend policy works, and how it can boost memberships while protecting your business.

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Gym Owners: Get Your Time & Sanity Back!

Gym owners: get your time and sanity back. Compare top gym management platforms and see how Kinect’s smartphone door access and Canadian pricing streamline 24/7 operations.