Archive for March, 2009
MBLEx VS. NCETMB
24 March 2009Massage Today has been covering the FSMTB development from its foundation in 2005. This article talks about the NCBTMBs response to AMTAs support of the MBLEx.
I think it is time for the NCBTMB to come to the realization that they will need to step up their credetialing department for schools an CE programs and leave the State Boards to implement the Exam of their choice. The NCETM/TMB has only changed in location (only after the MBLEx started in with Pearson VUE) of testing for improvements since 2005 (they stand behind how it is, thinking their is no need for improvement). I hope the FSMTB updates the questions every 3-5 years and doesnt discount the fact that they are in a position to do great things with licensure through the US (their is always room for improvement).
Keep Your Business Going
18 March 2009Check out the Massage Therapy Radio broadcast tonight, 
“Making Professional Choices While Pinching Pennies” March 18th at 8:00pm Eastern. Never hurts to hear what others ideas are on how to cut spending and still have a functional practice. Tips to use even if things are not tight.
If you haven’t yet signed up to receive the broadcast alerts, their is no time like the present. So get a move on, get valuable information and support our Professional community so we may continue to obtain useful information.
Employee Wellness Program
9 March 2009Now here is the bright idea every company should adopt. The Washington County Government Center in Stillwater, MN has encouraged their employees to participate in activities as part of their Employee Wellness Program.
Their basement serves as a Wellness Center where yoga to massage is part of the curriculum. Lunch breaks, after work or your day off, making sure that movement is worked into their everyday lives to help improve employees health to cut the rising health care costs.
An active approach for a not so active work environment. That is the smartest thing I have hard done for employees yet, and its a government agency, hu.
Barter Much!
4 March 2009Bartering, Trade exchanges or Swapping, whatever you call it, you must remember that it is taxable just like a cash transaction. As Massage Therapists or any other professional could find it very easy to not report it to the IRS, if we want to be treated as the professionals we are, then we must obey all the laws.
Our businesses might be slowing but so are many others. It never hurts to ask for a barter. Knowing your neighbors profession or searching the many online services could be beneficial in this time of uncertainty. Here is a list I have complied of all the online barter sites, check them out you may be surprised.
Craigslist (local)
Swap Tree
Tips:
Just keep an open mind and know what you want, what you are giving, and the value of both.