Roller skating is not only fun for the whole family, but it's great exercise. The first rule of staying on an exercise plan is to find an exercise that you enjoy doing. When you open your roller rink business, market it with fun activities in mind. Offer classes for learning how to skate. Segment these classes into different age groups, so that adults aren't mixed with five-year-olds.

1 Write a business plan. This will include your business objectives, goals, business description, business name and logo, marketing, operation plan and financial components (see Resources).

2 Research your competitors. If there are roller rinks in your city, pay them a visit. Find out what they are offering and their pricing.

3 Find a location. Opening in a location where there was a previous roller rink is the best choice. However, if that is not possible, look for a large location with a large parking lot. The skating floors need to be wood if you are to attract professional roller skaters. The outer floors do not need to be wooden.

4 Hire an accountant to set up your accounting system. The accountant will make sure you know which licenses to apply for and will make sure you are aware of the taxes you are required to pay.

5 Fund your roller rink. If you do not have the funds for starting, your roller rink business, you will need to apply for a loan. Your personal bank is a good place to start. You will also want to set up a business checking account and get credit card information.

6 Hire staff. Create a staff handbook that all new personnel are required to read. It's important that all rules and procedures are followed by all. You will also need liability insurance, as well as insurance on the business property, if you have purchased rather than leased.

7 Acquire equipment such as lockers, benches, bleachers, roller skates, phone system, PA system, office furniture and supplies.

8 Market your new business with a grand opening. Offer special pricing for a period of time. Invite the press and the mayor to your grand opening. This will give you free publicity. Advertise on the internet at websites that cater to roller skating and those of local interest.

Tips As with all businesses, knowledge of the business is best acquired by working in someone else's roller rink business, before starting your own.

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