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bodyglow · 09-20-2006, 10:27 AM

My response is similar to excitednewguy. We started with 6 new beds (Ergoline's) and a vanilla shell space. We budgeted for $150,000 and were able to stay in that however $175k would have been better to add some capital to coast on for the first couple of months. Plus, my husband is an electrician so we literally saved about $10-15k in electrical expenses - that's an expensive part! That and the HVAC.

Get 3 bids on everything to make sure everyone is in line with pricing. A business plan is essential for controlling costs and budgeting.

Good luck!

09-20-2006, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
bodyglow Join Date: May 22 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0	Re: looking to open tanning salon with 8 beds. How much will cost in electric, ventilation, remodeling ? My response is similar to excitednewguy. We started with 6 new beds (Ergoline's) and a vanilla shell space. We budgeted for $150,000 and were able to stay in that however $175k would have been better to add some capital to coast on for the first couple of months. Plus, my husband is an electrician so we literally saved about $10-15k in electrical expenses - that's an expensive part! That and the HVAC. Get 3 bids on everything to make sure everyone is in line with pricing. A business plan is essential for controlling costs and budgeting. Good luck!