Capoeira school with its own studio

Local adults and families who want a long-term home for training, plus schools and groups booking special sessions.

Monthly memberships and class packs, children's programs, workshops, events, uniform and instrument sales, and sometimes subletting the space to other instructors.

• Advanced capoeira and teaching experience
• Running a small business and managing a budget
• Marketing to families and local communities
• Managing assistant instructors

• Commercial lease commitments, so check terms and personal guarantees carefully
• Zoning and occupancy rules for fitness studios; check with your city or county
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire staff
• Whether instructors are employees or contractors, check with your state labor department
• Waivers, child safety policies and any background check rules for working with minors
• Seasonal dips in attendance, such as summer or holidays

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the space you lease and how you set it up. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $2,500 to $12,000, depending on how many students you attract and how full your timetable is.

Check commercial lease terms and personal guarantees, plus zoning and occupancy rules for fitness studios with your city or county. Also check insurance, including workers' compensation once you hire, and whether instructors count as employees or contractors with your state labor department.

Plan on typically around 25 hours a week or more to run a full timetable of classes, events and kids' programs. Attendance can dip in seasons such as summer or holidays, so plan your timetable and budget with that in mind.