New to the business because of crappy local salons

thelightguy · 02-29-2008, 02:29 AM

I moved to Canada from the Seattle area and noticed that all the tanning salons in my area have really old and low end beds in nasty or average salons. I am used to multiple tanning level, higher end salons with great UWE beds. I have decided I can be ahead of the curve in my area if I open a new salon, focus on cleanliness and offer great beds and great service.
I know location is important, but can I afford $36-$46 tripple net?
Is location going to pay for itself?

TomorrowSun · 03-07-2008, 05:07 PM

That all depends on your level of knowledge and equipment mix(cost).

It would take a decent size nest egg (cash) to get you up and going and to be able to get you throught the hard times the first few years.

Joy Girl · 03-10-2008, 10:53 PM

I would consider why there are old, run-down salons in the area. Perhaps there simply is no market to support a salon with a great location, new beds and new decor. Consider opening a salon only after you have been active in the communitee for a few years and have performed extensive market research.

02-29-2008, 02:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
thelightguy Join Date: Feb 27 2008 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	New to the business because of crappy local salons I moved to Canada from the Seattle area and noticed that all the tanning salons in my area have really old and low end beds in nasty or average salons. I am used to multiple tanning level, higher end salons with great UWE beds. I have decided I can be ahead of the curve in my area if I open a new salon, focus on cleanliness and offer great beds and great service. I know location is important, but can I afford $36-$46 tripple net? Is location going to pay for itself?

03-07-2008, 05:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
TomorrowSun I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2006 Location: British Columbia Age: 35 Posts: 499 Rep Power: 3	Re: New to the business because of crappy local salons That all depends on your level of knowledge and equipment mix(cost). It would take a decent size nest egg (cash) to get you up and going and to be able to get you throught the hard times the first few years. __________________ http://specials.tomorrowsuncanada.com/

03-10-2008, 10:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Joy Girl Join Date: Feb 5 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: New to the business because of crappy local salons I would consider why there are old, run-down salons in the area. Perhaps there simply is no market to support a salon with a great location, new beds and new decor. Consider opening a salon only after you have been active in the communitee for a few years and have performed extensive market research.

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