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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Why your Fishing Club needs to get Digital There is a common understanding amongst most fishing clubs and their committees. That moving with the times and embracing the digital age is something they should all be doing. But unfortunately, there is also a common resistance too. This resistance to move with modern times usually comes[…]