Showing posts with label Passion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Passion. Show all posts

Saturday, November 24, 2012

How to Scuba Dive Florida and keep your passion during the low season




How to Scuba Dive Florida and Maintain Your Passion during Off SeasonSay It ain't So! Season is over?! Alright scuba playa's "now that Scuba Diving Florida Season has slowed down, it is time to look at how you can sharpen, feed and maintain your passion of diving and be ready for the summer of 2012!



So what makes diving such a life long passion? The shear joy, excitement and anticipation of the next wreck, reef or lobster dive. Or how about a planned diving adventure in an exotic dive destination that is on your dive plan for the new summer ahead.Florida Scuba Dive Planning Tips for the next Diving Skills * First seasonIncrease a great way to keep feeding your enthusiasm for diving is to increase your scuba skills. This is a good time to call your local dive shop and inquire about the classes that are available. Mastering a new skill will increase your dive scuba experience and expertise. Certifications such as Advanced, Enriched Air, Tech Diver, Rescue Diver, Cavern and Cave certifications are just a few of the many diving classes available.


To keep my skills sharp I just completed my HAS certification this month. This certification allows me as an able-bodied diver the opportunity to expand my underwater world to include sharing it with a disabled partner.Enlist to Recruit * Another way to keep sharp and excited about scuba diving is to enlist a new recruit. People say they want to learn to scuba diveโ € ฆcall their bluff! You can be apart of the initiation by offering to bring them to your local dive shop and introduces them to the world of scuba diving.


I was able to experience this first hand when my family became certified scuba divers. Watching them turn onto what I love changed my perspective and recharged my excitement for scuba diving!Scuba Dive Gear


* This is also a good time of year for Scuba Gear Maintenance. When was the last time you had your regulator, tank, dive computer, BCD, etc. serviced? It is a good time to look into the manufactures ' maintenance guide and follow the manufacture's instructions on your scuba dive equipment.Marine Life



* Another suggestion is to improve your knowledge of marine life. There are books, fish identification cards and websites available to help increase your knowledge of the marine species.Plan the Dive and Dive the Plan


* Last but not least Plan the Dive and Dive the Plan for 2012.


Take this time to make a bucket list of trips. Experience a new scuba dive site, or if it is in your budget plan for a fantasy dive destination to some exotic place. It is always fun to take scuba divers and newly certified scuba divers to my favorite tried and true scuba dive sites whether it is fresh or salt water and rediscover these dive sites all over again with a buddy who has never been there.Conclusion-Get excited to Got2Dive Florida in 2012During this down time it is important as scuba divers to stay fit and healthy so stay active during the off season of scuba diving. All this will help keep scuba scuba playa's savvy, active and excited for the 2012 Scuba diving season! Remember to always dive safe.


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Live your Diving passion every day by opening a dive shop







Scuba diving seems to be one of those efforts that becomes a way of life. We live, eat and breathe for dipping. If this sounds like you, maybe you should consider your own dive shop. You get to pursue your passion daily and share the experience of diving with others.Considerations before taking the decision to open an immersion ShopYou wouldn't jump into unfamiliar waters without first checking your equipment; nor should jump into becoming a dive operator without doing your homework. Should include certain tasks you must complete before you make your decision: do some research on what it takes to start your own business. Successful operators dive is started with a general knowledge of how to start a business or have taken the time to learn. If you are departing with no knowledge (or little) there are available resources. The Small Business Administration (SBA.gov) has a large database of information to get you started. General business basics apply to any business start ups including a dive shop. The Professional Association of Dive instructors (PADI) has information about the dive operators on their website (padi.com) and more in depth information can be obtained on dive shop start up at your local PADI Office (this information is available on the website as well). Study information before making a commitment to pursue a dive shop further. opening 2. Once you've studied the information; take a personal inventory. Ask yourself questions like: do you have the time, money, access to resources (such as start-up money) to open a dive shop? I still want to make this kind of commitment? Only you can answer these questions and make the decision that you are passionate about having a dive shop.Once you have decided to Open A Dive that you're still fans ShopIf to open your own dive shop. don't try to reinvent the wheel. You can draw from other dive operators and their experiences. You might also want to consider buying an existing dive shop. This can save you a lot of time and frustration, rather than start from scratch. If starting a new dive shop; You will need to formulate a business plan. Your local small business incubator provides a wealth of assistance and guidance with this and many other activities associated with the company.Here's a list of some tips from other dive operators to open your dive shop.Be sure to have the teaching notes in order before opening; How about your instructors will be, where classroom training takes place (pool or open water), which courses and programs we offer. What packages will be availableDo do not strive to offer the lowest prices. The best dive operators offer dive courses quality at a reasonable price and fair.Continue your diving pleasure out chases operating your dive shop so you don't lose your enthusiasm and enjoyment of diving.Treat your customers in a friendly manner and share your passion for diving. Remember to diving can change people's lives when taught properly.Do not base your dive shop in which competitors dive shops are doing. If you offer high-quality services, and products that people want at a fair price, you will earn repeat customers for life.Opening a dive shop can give you the opportunity to live a dream by doing something they are passionate. Other dive operators have taken the advantage of being your own boss, sharing with others and to be proud of what they do. Give a dive shop some thought and consideration to see if it could be right for you.