Insights and tips on how to protect your adventure sports business, giving you and your guests peace of mind.
The world of outfitters and guides is extremely unique from most businesses. You are always pushing limits and providing your customers with the most fun they have had in ages. Each adventure is full of thrill and excitement. However, unforeseen events can occur and leave you without income or equipment for a period of time.
There’s nothing quite like the first castoff from the boat. Excitement and anticipation fills the air with hope the first catch will be nothing but exceptional. With emotions running high, don’t let safety slip your mind when afloat with guests. Follow these tips to help ensure a safe day on the water with your crew.
To keep fun a part of your group’s day, preventive planning for trail rides is key. When an animal is thrown into the equation, it can be difficult to judge all possible outcomes. Evaluating your gear, warming up the horses and guests, and taking extra precautions before heading out on the trail will provide you with more peace of mind. Checkoff these trail ride safety tips before beginning your ride!
As excitement fills the air, remember when you or your guests, especially if they are novice, are using firearms or bows, your potential risk can significantly increase. Keep your hunting experience not only fun, but safe for your guests. Checkoff these safety tips to help minimize potential risks.
"After an uncertain spring and a difficult summer, outfitters could use a break. Unfortunately, along the western coast of the United States, wildfires are raging. In this region of the country, over 5 million acres have burned in recent weeks. Thousands have lost their homes and businesses in California, Oregon, and Washington in one of the most intense fire seasons in recorded history." -America Outdoors
In part 1 of our series, Business Survival Plan: Guide to Finance, we focused on how to be financially secure during a crisis. Part 2 is about contingency planning to help you prepare for unexpected events minimizing their impact on your business.
Our first article in this two-part series will highlight the steps toward financial preparedness during a crisis. Whether it is a second wave of COVID-19, a natural disaster, or any number of other emergencies that may temporarily shut down your adventure sports business, it is always important to be prepared.