Library Guides: Massage Therapy: Business for the Massage Therapist

Business Resources

Massage Therapist—Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight (Video Duration 9 minutes)
What is it like to be a massage therapist? In this Career Q&A video interview, Lori Walter talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and keys to success in the field. She also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.

What does an entrepreneur do? Find your compatibility
From Sokanu, a Canadian startup geared towards helping you match your personal interests and attributes to particular jobs and careers.
Entrepreneurial Potential Self-assessment
Source: BDC
A 10 minute questionnaire aimed at helping you decide if you have the aptitude, motivation and drive to run your own business.
Are you an Entrepreneur?
This article shares a questionnaire created by Kauffman FastTrac. This survey is not scientific, but rather a creative and insightful way to see where your traits lie within an entrepreneurial mindset.

Prepare a Winning Business Plan
Source: BDC
Links to tools for writing business plans in general and in particular, the section on marketing.
Create your Business Plan
Source: Small Business Accelerator, UBC
Links to sample plans, templates and general business planning help.