Peer networking might sound kind of daunting, but it’s really not complicated. In fact, it’s quite simple. All it really means is having conversations with co-workers, friends, and other people within your industry or in related businesses. Whether you realize it or not, these everyday conversations that you’re already having are part of building relationships […]
Building Your Business: Networking, Part 3
Peer networking can get a bad rap, sometimes. We all know that person who just wants to drop names and doesn’t seem to really know what they’re talking about. But that doesn’t mean that all networking is fluff. In fact, it can be extremely helpful to your professional growth as well as to your activity […]
Building Your Business: Networking, Part 2
When it comes to building your business, peer networking is an often under-appreciated factor that can be leveraged to enhance your current status as well as help propel you into a growth-minded future. Perhaps you’re really not sure exactly how peer networking works or can work for you. While we discussed some general ways it […]
Building Your Business: Networking, Part 1
As a youth activity center owner, your primary focus is to serve the families who are part of your organization. However, as you aim to expand your influence and build your business, networking can be a valuable tool. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and networking allows you to leverage your strengths to benefit others while […]
The Perfect Addition to Your Poolside Patio: An Outdoor Pizza Oven
If you’re looking for a classy, creative way to extend your options for al fresco meals, an outdoor pizza oven might be just the thing! From an easy weeknight dinner for just you and your tribe to your big pool party to signal the start of summer, your outdoor oven will quickly become a focal […]
FAQs About Spool Pools
What do you get when you combine a pool with a spa? Mash those two fabulous additions to your outdoor space together and – voila – you get a spool! Arguably the best of both worlds, a spool takes up less space than a typical in-ground swimming pool, leaving plenty of space for the outdoor […]
A Few Fresh Ideas for Your Next Pool Party
If you’re ready to get a little more creative than grilling burgers or ordering pizza and using the same luau theme, we’re here with some fresh ideas for your next pool party! From creative themes to planning tips and ways to play your music of choice, we’re here to help you get your party started! […]
Good News: These Three Problems Aren’t RWIs
Even if you have your own private swimming pool, reading about Recreational Water Illnesses can be pretty disconcerting. So after a series of 4 posts about those frustrating possibilities (See parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we thought we’d give you some good news! Contrary to some people’s assumptions, the following ailments cannot be transmitted […]
Nuts & Bolts of Priority Enrollment for Your Swim School
Once your swim school is ready to utilize the power of Jackrabbit Class management software, you’ll benefit in so many ways! Many swim schools appreciate the Online Registration opportunity provided by our software. Why is Online Registration so important? For one thing, it saves you — as well as your swim school staff members and […]
The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 4
Did you know that despite a greater understanding today of what causes skin cancer, Melanoma rates have actually tripled over the past 35 years? Among other forms of skin protection, using broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 is an important factor in protecting your skin from this deadly form of cancer (see Parts 1, […]