---
title: Pike13 Blog - Business Tips & News | Michelle
description: Advice for fitness, wellness, and other instruction-based business owners. Actionable marketing tips & the latest fitness industry news. Subscribe to our blog to stay updated!
---
###### Explore our blog
## The Pike13 Perspective
#### Actionable tips, smart strategies, industry trends, and personalized insights for your business.
Customer Stories
### [Congratulations to SwimLabs Issaquah!](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/congratulations-swimlabs-issaquah/)
Swim instruction facility SwimLabs Issaquah sets up Pike13; celebrates grand opening
Michelle Jun 16, 2015
Customer Stories
### [How FIT4MOM helps moms become franchise owners](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/fit4mom-helps-moms-become-franchise-owners/)
How FIT4MOM helps moms become franchise owners
Michelle May 14, 2015
Productivity
### [7 ways to get a workout when traveling for business](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/7-ways-get-workout-traveling-business/)
Some fun ideas on how to get a workout in when you travel
Michelle May 8, 2015
Business Advisor
### [How Amazon Business can help small business owners](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/amazon-business-can-help-small-business-owners/)
How Amazon Business can help small business owners
Michelle Apr 29, 2015
Pike13 News
### [Pike13 on the move: Spring events and activities](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/pike13-move-spring-events-activities/)
Pike13 on the move: Spring events and activities
Michelle Apr 3, 2015
Marketing Tips
### [Connect with your clients: How to make email personal](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/making-email-marketing-personal/)
How to make email personal. Write compelling emails to your clients and prospects.
Michelle Mar 10, 2015
## The Pike13 Perspective
**Insights, Advice, and Inspiration**
At Pike13, we celebrate, support, and empower the passionate individuals behind the businesses that inspire us every day.
Client-focused businesses are our specialty. From fitness studios to tutoring centers, our blog is your trusted source for heartfelt advice, inspiring success stories, and expert tips to make managing your business easier and more rewarding. Whether you’re chasing big goals or appreciating small wins, we’re sharing insights and tools to help you grow with confidence.
Let’s navigate the journey of business ownership together—because your passion is what drives everything we do.
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},
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}
```
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```