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Old 05-17-2001, 03:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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i am working very hard on opening up a tanning salon here in atl. only that i dont' have much of experience, so please if anyone would give me some advises far as things that must be done in order to get it started. i am thinking about getting 4 bed to get started, is it reasonable? if so, what kinda should i get? please help me. also i find a location where surrounded by a half million houses,rent probably will be $2000. will be able to go through the winter and all with that rent?
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Old 05-17-2001, 07:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Unfortunately $2000 a month rent and 4 beds won't work. You need to do more research such as getting the exact rent and square footage.You also need to do extensive demographic research. As far as beds go their are about 50 different ways you can go and it all depends on your area, your sq footage, and your capital you have to invest. With a little more info I will try and help
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How large is the space you're renting? What kind of beds are these?
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ok, i've called and found out that it's a 1200 sq.ft shop. and monthly rent will be $2100.09 exactly. tanning beds, no i dont' know what kinda i will be getting yet. that's another thing i would like to have some advises on... hey, i really appreciated that you guys replied me and being so helpfull ! : )[This message has been edited by saber (edited 05-18-2001).]
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Old 05-18-2001, 10:29 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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The rent seems a little high but with 1200sq feet you should be able to get at least 10 beds. I would recomend 5 entry level 2 mid level 2 top of line VHR beds and 1 high presure. However your mix depends on your area's demographics If your in a higher income area with more disposible income I would go with higher end equipment. Another big factor is your competition and what they currently have.
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Old 05-18-2001, 04:28 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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Very useful recommendations. There is an office of Amerisun Inc. here in ATL, and I visited it this afternoon. The person who talked to me was very friendly, and quite helpful. They carry Sun Ergoline tanning systems. And he recommended me to lease the beds, something like $25 monthly for every thousand dollars of worth. What you reckon about that, and does this brand has a good reputations, or even known?
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That rent is crazy,Find a place that is less money then do the 4 bed thing, however I wouldsuggest 4 beds and 1 stand up, if you have the room
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If you don't have at least 10 beds it's probable not worth your time and effort.Unless you are going to have some other type of business with tanning.
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Old 05-20-2001, 12:33 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
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Sun Ergoline is a good choice but definately check around. I think we all agree in order to pay the rent you must have at least 10 beds and with 1200 you can do that.
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Old 05-20-2001, 01:18 PM   #10 (permalink)
 
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uh, i think i was a bit shallow when i thought 4 beds to get started. yes i do agree with you all that 10 beds is probably a better way to get it started.. i should find out some more information tomorrow... and i'll post it. Once again i thank you all for all the feed backs, especially JeffinKC.
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