A lot of fishing clubs assume that going online means another nail in the coffin for their local independent tackle shop. However, offering an online alternative to buying a membership at the shop actually has the potential to significantly boost business for all involved – it does not need to be a case of online[…]
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How do you continue your fishing club committee meetings when we’re all in lockdown? The answer is online, using video conferencing tools. Why? Because we wont be locked down for ever and with Fishing being touted as one of the first sports to be made available (fingers crossed), you’ll need to make sure you have[…]
Whilst Clubmate is a great tool for saving time on member admin, it can also be used to great effect when converting potential members (prospects) in to full members. Capture the impulse As with all online shopping, people are curious in nature and like to see what they will get before they buy. This is[…]
More and more fishing clubs are switching to online memberships, providing their existing and potential members with the opportunity to sign up & pay at their convenience. But why? At Clubmate we work with over 1000+ fishing club volunteers and have identified the most common answers to this question: Hassle free We live in a[…]
Like all grassroots sports organisations, fishing clubs are in need of on-going revenue and a great way to boost the bank balance is through club sponsorship. Of course, finding the right sponsors isn’t always easy. To help you find funding for your fishing club, check out our ultimate guide to attracting sponsorship now… What is[…]
5 x Top Reasons why Fishing Clubs are using Clubmate 1) Save time for volunteers Removal of paperwork and labour intensive processes helps dramatically reduce the workload for volunteers. Clubmate does the heavy lifting, meaning club volunteers can monitor rather than administer. Less admin = more fishing! 2) Attract & convert new members If you[…]
Why Succession Planning is Vital for Your Fishing Club What will your fishing club look like in two, five or maybe ten years’ time? Who will be running things? When your club is run by volunteers, you might not give a lot of thought to who will be willing to pitch in and help in[…]
Angling For Better Retention? 10 Tips To Help Keep Members For Longer A fishing club is just like any other kind of club… it’s nothing without its members! Not only do they form the sense of community and kinship that make your club such a pleasure to run, it’s their membership fees that keep[…]
Though your fishing club is in it for the love of the sport rather than the money, there’s no denying that generating club revenue is crucial. You have fees and overheads to pay, members to keep happy, and potential for real growth that can help you become a pillar of the local community and the[…]
Tactics for growing your clubs member base Attracting new members in to your fishing club can be tough. With so many competing activities available to choose from, it’s important that your club does everything it can to attract a potential member to sign up. So, to make your life just a little bit easier, we[…]