Tips On Starting A Tanning Salon

If you're entrepreneurial minded you might have been thinking of starting a tanning salon, and why not! You only need a few items to get the business up and running - a business plan, a location, tanning products and of course, the tanning beds. Prior to starting any business you will want to check with local, state and federal authorities on rules governing the opening of a new tanning salon.

A business plan will be a crucial business instrument in your start-up arsenal especially if you're going to be seeking financing to fund your tanning salon start up. You don't have to stress over the business plan or spend a lot of time or money hiring a professional to put one together. Your business plan, at a bare minimum must include: the cost of the beds, the cost of your rental space, the costs of essential accessories including tanning products, protective eyewear for your clients, the cost of licenses and insurance and financial information on the need for hiring employees. Bear in mind that starting a tanning salon can run in the neighborhood of $20,000 to just open the doors. Your business plan should also include information on how much you will charge for your services and how it compares to the competition.

The single largest upfront expense of opening a tanning salon is the cost of the beds. You will also need to know how many beds the space you will be renting can accommodate and the type of beds you want to purchase. Purchasing replacement bulbs to keep on hand is also a great idea.

While your potential clientele will be coming to you to work on their tans, they are also coming for the ambiance. You will want to not only offer your clients a place to tan but a place where they are comfortable and have an enjoyable time as well. Spend some time visiting nearby tanning salons as a way to uncover what they offer that you might want to incorporate into your salon and what they may do that you want to avoid in your salon. During your visits to salons, check on the prices of their tanning packages as well as the type of lotions and tanning supplies they offer. Also, after having tanned in various salons you will also have a better idea of the type of beds and brands you want to have in your salon.

You will need to have a marketing plan in place for your new tanning salon. Once you get new clients through the door you want to make sure you are offering such high quality service that they will keep coming back to your salon even after they've taken advantage of the grand opening specials you're offering.

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