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Opening a Home-Based Massage Business

July 20, 2011 by Ivy Hultquist

I have never thought about the prospect of having a home massage business. Actually, I never cared for the idea. I always feared the boundary issues of clients coming into my home. I really like the professional atmosphere of my office. However, my office has been sold and as of January 1st, I will be under new management. I can stay. However, with my very limited hours, I am considering a home business. This would mean turning my garage into an office and a new home addition. I would insist on a separate entrance and small waiting room. I do not want it to look like my home. This all means money, money, MONEY! However, the money would be spent towards home improvement and not rent. I looked into other buildings it town, but nothing exactly met my needs.

I am not looking forward to keeping track of expenses and dividing out utilities for tax deduction purposes. I am looking forward to not hauling my huge laundry basket from my car. My young children would be at home with their dad, but they are extremely well-behaved and generally on the other side of the house. As I am typing this, I am thinking about extra insulation!

As of right now, I live in a non-annexed sub-division of the city. It should not be a problem, but I believe I would need to talk to the county about zoning.

My clients do not seem to mind the idea. They are happy as long as I am working. If I was starting out again, I think a home business would be much harder to start up in some ways. Yes it would be less overhead, but marketing would be key to early success.

Do you have a home business?   Tell me about the good, bad, and ugly.

Category: Massage Business PracticesTag: home massage business, working at home massage

About Ivy Hultquist

Thank you for reading this post! In addition to writing here at Massage and Bloggywork, I write specifically about barefoot massage at Ashiatsu.net, as well as teach massage continuing education at Advanced Massage Techniques.

 

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  1. Sara Neben

    August 12, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    I would love to have more info Heather. I realize you posted in 2011, but I am in the process of closing off 1/2 of my 2 car garge into a massage studio after renting for 16 years. I have an established clientele and they will follow me anywhere. Any info would be great.

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  2. Heather Lindsay

    December 11, 2011 at 1:17 am

    Hello! I have been a massage therapist for almost 12 years now. For the past 7 I have had my office at home. I LOVE it. I remodeled the attached garage into a beautiful massage studio. It cost about $8,500. Within the first year it paid for itself. No more hauling linens, no starting my car, no rent and when the occasional last minute cancellation happens I just go do my dishes or take the free time to do some yoga. The massage studio has it’s own entrance and bathroom. I don’t have any negative stories to share though. If you would like to know more just let me know. Cheers!

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    • Ivy Hultquist

      December 11, 2011 at 3:51 am

      Thank you Heather for your insight. I am still looking into the possibility of a remodel at home for my next office. I still believe a home office would be a good fit for my clients and myself.

      Reply
    • Doyal

      February 23, 2021 at 10:58 pm

      What town are you in?

      Reply

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