To start a business with three young children?

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Soitis83 · 12/07/2025 23:28

So, I have this idea.
I'm from a relatively small town (close to bigger towns) and I'm thinking of opening a woman's only gym with childcare on site. I've looked into the costs of everything and what I will need if I go ahead with it, so that side of things is covered. My only concern now is, is there really a huge market for it? Are women interested in this? I also have 3 young children so is it possible to start such a huge venture right now? Would this be something you wish you had in your town?
Any advice/crisism/knowledge/notes welcome!

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Soitis83 · 12/07/2025 23:43

I do, he's fully supportive of this idea. But he would support me with whatever so it's hard to know if he genuinely thinks it's great or if he's just adorably applauding me along. I also have great support around me for childcare.

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Whatnowtrev · 12/07/2025 23:42

I would go to a women's only gym just for that, I don't need the childcare personally.. I have no clue about business but to my thinking having only women is cutting the custom in half? Would it be an option to be open to everyone with set days or times for women only?

minipie · 12/07/2025 23:41

And yes I think there’s a market! Or you could have certain hours when men are allowed but most times are women only.

minipie · 12/07/2025 23:40

Good on you. Do you have a partner and will they step up and support you during the busy phases - all new businesses have insanely busy phases?

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Soitis83 · 12/07/2025 23:32

Absolutely

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AnneLovesGilbert · 12/07/2025 23:30

Actual women, the XX type only?

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