Education - tanTALK

lakai · 08-10-2003, 08:55 PM

I just was wondering how I compared to everone else, Exactly what business education did you all take prior to opening your business.

Thanks...

Radiation · 08-11-2003, 12:34 AM

I went to Vegas at the end of June, learned a lot. 3 of my friends are salon owners, so i run ideas past them. Read a lot here, read trade publications, know a fair amount about construction and managing a business but no formal training. Graduated in 86 and got into a good paying union job, that had no future so i quit and have been thru the wringer in the past 3 years.

Just start opening your eyes and absorb everything you read and hear. Don't believe everything either. As long as it makes you think, then thats a good start. I have been a p/t tanner since the late 80's and have had enuf experience to know what i would like to see as a client and am going to strive for that in my salon.

Radiation · 08-11-2003, 12:34 AM

Try to hit Nashville in November, it will be worth it.

TanningEmporium · 08-12-2003, 09:00 AM

I took a few business classes at our local community college. They were free, you can learn all you need at the Nashville show and from searching online. But you still need to know record keeping, tax information and more. So I say take some business classes.

trusno1 · 08-13-2003, 07:57 PM

I have a business management degree, but I went to the local chamber of commerce for some free business counciling and they help you with your business plan and ideas on who to go to for financing

tropicgirl · 08-23-2003, 06:39 PM

I have an accounting degree and a BSBA. A lot of that you will not need. Take some accounting, marketing, and management classes if you can. They will benefit you. I would never let someone do my books. I know too many people with great bookkeepers-who had embezzled tens of thousands before getting caught and going to the pen. Even if you do have someone do your books, know enough that you can look over them for red flags-or pay an outside auditor once or twice a year.

tancrazy · 08-25-2003, 02:47 PM

I am still in the learning phase of thing .....but i am a reader i have read at least five books on things like how to negotiate a lease......small business in california ......preparing the best business plan.....have worked over and over my business plan read anything you can and talk to anyone who will listen to your questions .....goodluck to you and me

tanman02 · 08-25-2003, 04:39 PM

The easiest way to get some knowledge about accounting, small business, marketing etc. is to go and get those "Dummies" books. I know they don't get a very good reputation because of the name, but they will give you a boat load of information that is easy to understand. Plus you can read them during slow season. The "Tanning Bible" was also a real good source of information for us.

Always keep trying to learn.

jenza · 08-28-2003, 01:47 PM

How has the owner training and memberships from smarttan helped any of you who have done it? I would like to get a membership myself and the owner training before my salon opens.Thanks!

TanningEmporium · 08-29-2003, 09:24 AM

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I love the class they give, you really learn something, unlike some of the classes I have seen other salons take. I have a salon that just opened down the street, called to ask them what kind of beds and lamps they had, and they did not know...hello, what class did they take.

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08-10-2003, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
lakai Join Date: Jul 23 2003 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I just was wondering how I compared to everone else, Exactly what business education did you all take prior to opening your business. Thanks...

08-11-2003, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Radiation Join Date: Aug 9 2003 Posts: 92 Rep Power: 0	I went to Vegas at the end of June, learned a lot. 3 of my friends are salon owners, so i run ideas past them. Read a lot here, read trade publications, know a fair amount about construction and managing a business but no formal training. Graduated in 86 and got into a good paying union job, that had no future so i quit and have been thru the wringer in the past 3 years. Just start opening your eyes and absorb everything you read and hear. Don't believe everything either. As long as it makes you think, then thats a good start. I have been a p/t tanner since the late 80's and have had enuf experience to know what i would like to see as a client and am going to strive for that in my salon.

08-11-2003, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Radiation Join Date: Aug 9 2003 Posts: 92 Rep Power: 0	Try to hit Nashville in November, it will be worth it.

08-12-2003, 09:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 2,613 Rep Power: 22	I took a few business classes at our local community college. They were free, you can learn all you need at the Nashville show and from searching online. But you still need to know record keeping, tax information and more. So I say take some business classes.

08-13-2003, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
trusno1 Join Date: Apr 4 2003 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 149 Rep Power: 22	I have a business management degree, but I went to the local chamber of commerce for some free business counciling and they help you with your business plan and ideas on who to go to for financing

08-23-2003, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
tropicgirl I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 13 2003 Location: middle america Posts: 409 Rep Power: 23	I have an accounting degree and a BSBA. A lot of that you will not need. Take some accounting, marketing, and management classes if you can. They will benefit you. I would never let someone do my books. I know too many people with great bookkeepers-who had embezzled tens of thousands before getting caught and going to the pen. Even if you do have someone do your books, know enough that you can look over them for red flags-or pay an outside auditor once or twice a year.

08-25-2003, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
tancrazy Join Date: Apr 28 2003 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	I am still in the learning phase of thing .....but i am a reader i have read at least five books on things like how to negotiate a lease......small business in california ......preparing the best business plan.....have worked over and over my business plan read anything you can and talk to anyone who will listen to your questions .....goodluck to you and me

08-25-2003, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
tanman02 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Aug 15 2003 Posts: 219 Rep Power: 0	The easiest way to get some knowledge about accounting, small business, marketing etc. is to go and get those "Dummies" books. I know they don't get a very good reputation because of the name, but they will give you a boat load of information that is easy to understand. Plus you can read them during slow season. The "Tanning Bible" was also a real good source of information for us. Always keep trying to learn.

08-28-2003, 01:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
jenza Join Date: Jun 26 2003 Posts: 106 Rep Power: 21	How has the owner training and memberships from smarttan helped any of you who have done it? I would like to get a membership myself and the owner training before my salon opens.Thanks!

08-29-2003, 09:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 2,613 Rep Power: 22	www.smarttan.com I love the class they give, you really learn something, unlike some of the classes I have seen other salons take. I have a salon that just opened down the street, called to ask them what kind of beds and lamps they had, and they did not know...hello, what class did they take.

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