Why use a designer?
Electricians don’t design houses.
Security guys don’t design houses. The builders do not design houses. The house is designed by an architect who understands all aspects of the building from the various trades that are required, the materials needed and the purpose of the building. They produce a design that meets the requirements of the occupier and this design is implemented by the builder and various trades.
The right design saves you lots of money.
One single simple choice of say the correct access control system for your facility can save you $3000. Multiply this by the number of systems required (Access Control, Video Surveillance, Emergency response, lighting control, air-conditioning systems). Choosing the right air-conditioning system and integrating it correctly for your needs can save $20,000 a year in running costs.
System size
Not all systems are appropriate for all size facilities. Some systems are designed for very large complex tasks and although they will work with a fitness facility they cost substantially more and are much harder to maintain. It is important to use appropriate technology.
Suppliers
Most suppliers will know only their product and hence they will sell you their product even though it may not be the best product for your situation and may not integrate with your other systems. How do you know what is available and where to find it.
Systems
24 Hour Fitness facilities require a number of systems. It is more efficient and cost effective to design these as integrated systems as they often overlap in what they provide and this can be used to save money. A simple thing like getting the right supplier for RFID tags can save you a lot.
Electricians don’t design houses.
Security guys don’t design houses. The builders do not design houses. The house is designed by an architect who understands all aspects of the building from the various trades that are required, the materials needed and the purpose of the building. They produce a design that meets the requirements of the occupier and this design is implemented by the builder and various trades.
The right design saves you lots of money.
One single simple choice of say the correct access control system for your facility can save you $3000. Multiply this by the number of systems required (Access Control, Video Surveillance, Emergency response, lighting control, air-conditioning systems). Choosing the right air-conditioning system and integrating it correctly for your needs can save $20,000 a year in running costs.
System size
Not all systems are appropriate for all size facilities. Some systems are designed for very large complex tasks and although they will work with a fitness facility they cost substantially more and are much harder to maintain. It is important to use appropriate technology.
Suppliers
Most suppliers will know only their product and hence they will sell you their product even though it may not be the best product for your situation and may not integrate with your other systems. How do you know what is available and where to find it.
Systems
24 Hour Fitness facilities require a number of systems. It is more efficient and cost effective to design these as integrated systems as they often overlap in what they provide and this can be used to save money. A simple thing like getting the right supplier for RFID tags can save you a lot.
The Systems:
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Why use Integrated Systems?
All of the systems required can be provided by various vendors but not all systems available will work with each other. In order to minimize cost and maximise functionality it is important to use products and systems that integrate with each other. Doing this save $1000’s duplicating systems, maintaining and running systems and operating the facility.
What we provide
Comprehensive, simple, integrated, cost effective solutions for all aspects of Commercial fitness facilities.
What we provide
Comprehensive, simple, integrated, cost effective solutions for all aspects of Commercial fitness facilities.
Leasing
This would be the most underrated decision of all small to medium size businesses. In the hyper-competitive environment of the Australian Commercial Fitness Industry getting the right lease is crucial to the success of your business. Simply put by one 40 year veteran of commercial leasing industry :
“the lessee’s only right is the right to get screwed”.
Unfortunately this remains true. Lawyers cant help you if you have the wrong lease and they are expensive.
Do not underestimate this vital part of the business. Get your lease right. Not any lawyer will do. You need a person with intimate knowledge of the machinations of commercial leasing.
We can help you with this. We can save you massive amounts of money by getting you a lease that will provide you a springboard to success. Our team has a combined 80 years in the commercial leasing game and know every trick in the book and how to avoid them.
Membership Software
This is a very important choice. It is not cheap or fun to change software suppliers regularly. This is a choice you will need to live with for a long time.
Comparing software systems is quite difficult as they all have varying pros and cons and get the right one for your facility can be very difficult even for seasoned software professionals.
This area of the industry is changing fast all the time. New players are entering the market, existing players are offering new facilities.
Some systems will only work with particular hardware.
Some of systems providers have hidden costs, like tying you into suppliers for hardware.
The lifetime cost of the software is not often tied directly to the software provider it is sometimes dictated by the other suppliers you are tied to because of your choice of system
Equipment
This is a big expense for most facilities and one that many new fitness owners enjoy and have knowledge about. But finding the right supplier for all types of equipment can be difficult. We have an extensive list of suppliers for all sorts of equipment. In general we purchase directly from manufacturers and can save up to 60% of the cost. If you are fitting out a Gym and the equipment is going to cost you $100k then we can probably provide the same equipment for $40K (SAVE $60k).
“the lessee’s only right is the right to get screwed”.
Unfortunately this remains true. Lawyers cant help you if you have the wrong lease and they are expensive.
Do not underestimate this vital part of the business. Get your lease right. Not any lawyer will do. You need a person with intimate knowledge of the machinations of commercial leasing.
We can help you with this. We can save you massive amounts of money by getting you a lease that will provide you a springboard to success. Our team has a combined 80 years in the commercial leasing game and know every trick in the book and how to avoid them.
Membership Software
This is a very important choice. It is not cheap or fun to change software suppliers regularly. This is a choice you will need to live with for a long time.
Comparing software systems is quite difficult as they all have varying pros and cons and get the right one for your facility can be very difficult even for seasoned software professionals.
This area of the industry is changing fast all the time. New players are entering the market, existing players are offering new facilities.
Some systems will only work with particular hardware.
Some of systems providers have hidden costs, like tying you into suppliers for hardware.
The lifetime cost of the software is not often tied directly to the software provider it is sometimes dictated by the other suppliers you are tied to because of your choice of system
Equipment
This is a big expense for most facilities and one that many new fitness owners enjoy and have knowledge about. But finding the right supplier for all types of equipment can be difficult. We have an extensive list of suppliers for all sorts of equipment. In general we purchase directly from manufacturers and can save up to 60% of the cost. If you are fitting out a Gym and the equipment is going to cost you $100k then we can probably provide the same equipment for $40K (SAVE $60k).
A member experience at a 24 hour club
The member approaches the main door late in evening. The outside light (which is on but dimmed) brightens to full strength and the inside foyer light which was also dimmed brightens to full strength. The member badges the door. The entire facility wakes up with lights, music and air conditioning coming on. As the member continues with their work out everything remains active. Unused parts of the facility dim. Once the member leaves the facility lights dim the AC turns off the music turns off. After a while the only lights left on are at the front and foyer on Dim.
The visit is registered to your Membership software.
The video of the visit is bookmarked on your video surveillance system for quick viewing to check for tailgating. (Tailgating systems are available but a notoriously expensive and ineffective)
If an emergency button is triggered the monitoring company call you or your designated person, you check the video quickly on your phone, checking the areas the emergency was raised. You tell monitoring to respond accordingly.
The visit is registered to your Membership software.
The video of the visit is bookmarked on your video surveillance system for quick viewing to check for tailgating. (Tailgating systems are available but a notoriously expensive and ineffective)
If an emergency button is triggered the monitoring company call you or your designated person, you check the video quickly on your phone, checking the areas the emergency was raised. You tell monitoring to respond accordingly.
Fitout
Flooring
We can provide you with recommendations for all your flooring requirements.
What you need, how to install and maintain.
Where to get the best product at the best price.
Lighting
This is especially crucial in 24 hour access control environment.
It is also very important for atmosphere in Group Fitness environments.
Our Electrical Engineering Team have been designing these systems specifically for 24 hour fitness facilities for 12 years.
We have access to products at low cost that will integrate your lighting and save you $1000,s on your energy bill.
Air Conditioning
One of the highest costs for Fitness Facilities in Australia is their air-conditioning bills. It is important to ensure that you have the right air-conditioning systems. Sometimes you will not have control over the type of system but you can still implement simple control structures and mechanisms which will save you $1000,s
Wall, Windows, Folding Doors, Partitions
Avoid high cost local providers.
We have high quality suppliers for all of these products at very low cost.
Audio Visual Systems
We can supply cost effective high quality Audio Systems for all aspects of fitness facilities.
Multi-zone PA systems
Group Fitness Systems including Wireless mic systems (at reasonable prices)
Video wall systems
We can provide you with recommendations for all your flooring requirements.
What you need, how to install and maintain.
Where to get the best product at the best price.
Lighting
This is especially crucial in 24 hour access control environment.
It is also very important for atmosphere in Group Fitness environments.
Our Electrical Engineering Team have been designing these systems specifically for 24 hour fitness facilities for 12 years.
We have access to products at low cost that will integrate your lighting and save you $1000,s on your energy bill.
Air Conditioning
One of the highest costs for Fitness Facilities in Australia is their air-conditioning bills. It is important to ensure that you have the right air-conditioning systems. Sometimes you will not have control over the type of system but you can still implement simple control structures and mechanisms which will save you $1000,s
Wall, Windows, Folding Doors, Partitions
Avoid high cost local providers.
We have high quality suppliers for all of these products at very low cost.
Audio Visual Systems
We can supply cost effective high quality Audio Systems for all aspects of fitness facilities.
Multi-zone PA systems
Group Fitness Systems including Wireless mic systems (at reasonable prices)
Video wall systems
Marketing
Signage, Promotional materials etc
Good signage can be expensive. Along with all our other suppliers we also have high quality cost effective signage suppliers in China and Australia that can provide advice and products.
Good signage can be expensive. Along with all our other suppliers we also have high quality cost effective signage suppliers in China and Australia that can provide advice and products.
Examples:
- Programmable large format LED outdoor signs.
- Large format (eg 10m x 3m) backlit vinyl signs
- Indoor hanging banners
Marketing
Probably the bane of most independent fitness centre owners. Marketing is crucial. You are competing in a hyper competitive market against some well-oiled marketing machines with very big budgets.
You need to be marketing all the time
You need to make every dollar spent count
You need slick marketing
How do you do this on a tight budget with limited experience and no time.
Outsource.
WLG has a team on marketing people which can provide you with all the materials, graphics, online presence etc that you need. You can outsource as much or as little as you want to.
Graphics expertise packages start at just $200 per month.
Probably the bane of most independent fitness centre owners. Marketing is crucial. You are competing in a hyper competitive market against some well-oiled marketing machines with very big budgets.
You need to be marketing all the time
You need to make every dollar spent count
You need slick marketing
How do you do this on a tight budget with limited experience and no time.
Outsource.
WLG has a team on marketing people which can provide you with all the materials, graphics, online presence etc that you need. You can outsource as much or as little as you want to.
Graphics expertise packages start at just $200 per month.