Is a Tanning Salon a profitable Business?
Posted by Sonni in: tanning salon businessWhat are the drawbacks?…Please do not mention the whole "it gives you cancer and ages your skin" I'm looking at this from a business standpoint…
I would think it woud depend on where you live. Here in Alaska we have many tanning salons and most people do tan in the winter. They say it helps them "cheer up" . Since we have almost all day darkness in the winter it is very popular here. I would think that people in Califorinia dont go to a tanning salon much if at all. So I would advist to look into the business in your town. The only drawback would be that if you do not have the income to pay an employee you willl have to work it open to close and if you can do that finance wise…go for it.
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its ok
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Limited needs to be part of an overall beauty place. Nails waxing massage etc…
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I would think it woud depend on where you live. Here in Alaska we have many tanning salons and most people do tan in the winter. They say it helps them "cheer up" . Since we have almost all day darkness in the winter it is very popular here. I would think that people in Califorinia dont go to a tanning salon much if at all. So I would advist to look into the business in your town. The only drawback would be that if you do not have the income to pay an employee you willl have to work it open to close and if you can do that finance wise…go for it.
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I own a tanning salon. Just know that the summer months are slow and that you must budget for those months. I love my salon. It gives me the freedom I never had as a teacher or real estate agent. Good luck! My email is facs2004@yahoo.com if you have any other questions!
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The comment you made about cancer and aging will eventually kick in with the public at the moment these type of businessess are doing well. Everyone wants that baywatch look. But the more the media harp on about skins cancers etc……..it will end up having a knock on effect with this type of company.
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Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Spa Business Strategies: A Plan for Success by Janet M. D'Angelo
* SalonOvations' Day Spa Operations (S Business Series) by Erica Miller
* Start Your Own Hair Salon and Day Spa by Eileen Figure Sandlin
* 101 Media and Marketing Tips for Salon Owners, Stylists and Managers by Nanette Miner
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Associations:
http://www.artsmembership.com/ — Association of Responsible Tanning Salons
http://www.tanningtraining.com/ — National Tanning Training Institute
http://www.theita.com/ — Indoor Tanning Association
Articles:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-A-Winning-Tanning-Salon-Business-Plan&id=105852 – Creating a Winning Tanning Salon Business Plan by Shaunta Pleasant
http://ezinearticles.com/?Producing-A-Successful-And-Complete-Salon-Business-Plan&id=110657 – Producing a Successful and Complete Salon Business Plan by Shaunta Pleasant
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Your-Tanning-Salon-More-Profitable&id=80000 – How to Make Your Tanning Salon More Profitable by Robert Geoghegan