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Next up in our Direct Debits Explained series we are covering Direct Debit mandates, also commonly known as Direct Debit Instructions (DDIs). A key part of collecting a Direct Debit payment, a mandate is needed from every customer in order to give you permission to collect payment on a recurring basis. Mandates can be paper-based […]

The fitness industry has witnessed consistent growth in recent years, with fitness franchises a key growth driver. In this article, we explore the development of this segment, business models and the key factors influencing franchisees to opt for a fitness franchise. With membership fees central to most operating models, successful collection and disbursement of royalties […]

There are many viable strategies to increase physical activity across all sub-sections of society. Niall Jordan, CEO & Founder of Activpoints UK Ltd, explores how local authorities, leisure trusts and other operators can implement rewards-based motivational programmes to increase physical activity and address health inequalities. The 2019 edition of the ukactive Active Lives Adult Survey […]

In the latest instalment of our Direct Debits Explained series, we are exploring the best payment methods to use to collect gym membership payments and other similar regular payments. Find out the pros and cons of Direct Debits, recurring card payments and standing orders for your organisation and your members. There are over 10 million […]

As we enter the new decade, we’ve taken a look back at the top fitness industry trends from the past decade – the 2010s. How have tastes and habits changed over the past decade? Which trends have burst onto the scene? What trends will continue on into the 2020s? Read on for the answers to […]

In the second instalment of our Direct Debits Explained series, we look at how to take Direct Debit payments in more detail. We outline the two main options available – direct and indirect access to Bacs. And explore the pros and cons of each depending on the size of your organisation and how you choose […]

Whether you are stuck with outdated equipment that does not match the expectations of your members, or, you are handling member Direct Debits in-house as you have always done, failure to embrace change could be hindering your performance. The 2019 State of the UK Fitness Report from LeisureDB revealed that the UK health and fitness […]

Successful gym membership management is vital to increasing revenue for your business. However, there are endless avenues you could take to gain additional revenue. How do you know where to begin? Successful Gym Membership Management Vital Choosing which avenue to go down first when building a gym membership management strategy to increase revenue can be […]

TSG acquires leading leisure industry software provider, Legend Club Management Systems, creating an unrivalled offering for the UK Health and Fitness market TSG, an Advent portfolio company and leading global provider of business management software, integrated payments, and value-added services to the Health and Fitness and Childcare markets, today announces that it has signed a […]

In our new series our articles, we’ll be explaining all there is to know about Direct Debits to help guide you in how you are collecting recurring payments from your customers. Read on for a quick introduction into this popular payment method. What Is A Direct Debit? A Direct Debit is an instruction between a […]

The Harlands team attended the 2019 ukactive National Summit in London on Thursday 31st October. The summit was focused on how physical activity, and the sector that delivers it, is the backbone of modern Britain. It was an informative day focused on how physical activity impacts and is impacted by how we live, where we […]