Boxing gym with its own premises

Local members from beginners and fitness-focused adults to keen amateurs and juniors who want to train and spar regularly.

Recurring memberships (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), class packs, personal training, junior programs and gym merchandise. Hiring extra coaches can lift capacity.

• Boxing coaching and safe sparring supervision
• Running a small business and managing a lease
• Building a friendly gym culture and retaining members

• Council approval and zoning for a gym or fitness centre in your chosen location, so check before signing a lease
• Public liability, property and contents insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire coaches
• Coach qualifications, first aid training and any state or national boxing body requirements for sparring and competition
• Working with Children Checks for staff dealing with under-18s, which vary by state or territory
• Lease commitments, noise and soundproofing, and a slow ramp-up in membership
• Member waivers and injury risk, so get advice on your documents

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your premises, the fit-out, and the equipment such as a ring and heavy bags. Treat this as an estimate and check lease terms before signing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your membership numbers, class timetable and location. Membership can ramp up slowly, so plan your cash flow around a quiet start.

Check council approval and zoning for a gym before signing a lease. Also check insurance, coach qualifications and first aid, any boxing body requirements for sparring, Working with Children Checks in your state, and member waivers.