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Short, practical guides for people who run classes, courses, workshops and surf schools.
Health declaration form for classes: what to include and how to collect it without paper
· 7 min read
What a health declaration for a class or lesson usually covers, where paper forms go wrong, and how to collect a signed declaration from the phone as part of registration.
How to collect payment for a class without chasing parents
· 6 min read
Bit, bank transfer, card payments and standing orders: what suits a class, which costs to ask about, and how to know who paid without scrolling through WhatsApp.
How much does class management software cost? Pricing models and what to check
· 6 min read
Per-member pricing, tiered plans, setup fees and card-processing add-ons: how to work out the real cost of class management software, and what to ask before you sign up.
Class registration before September: a checklist for the new year
· 7 min read
Everything to settle before parents start asking about next year: groups, dates, prices, health declarations, payment, reminders and attendance. One list, in order.
How to add a trial lesson that turns into a registration
· 6 min read
A good trial lesson doesn't end when the lesson does. How to set it up so parents know exactly what comes next, how to keep a free trial from being abused, and what to do the day after.
How to manage a waiting list and weather cancellations
· 7 min read
A full group, a rough sea, rain on the day of an outdoor class: how to run a fair waiting list, tell parents about a cancellation, and give make-up credits without dozens of messages.
Seasonal business: what to do in winter
· 7 min read
The sea is cold, registrations stop and the bills keep coming. How to freeze without disappearing, stay in touch with customers and open next season with early registration.
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