11-10-2004, 09:00 PM | #1 (permalink) |
Join Date: Nov 10 2004
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Rep Power: 0 | I have been researching everything about starting a tanning salon for the past 6 months and have even started my business plan. I have $5,000-$10,000 to put into it but I need to know the best way to get the rest of the money needed, loan, investor, etc. We figured we need $80,000 total. If anyone could let me know how you did it that would be great or any other advice. Thanks |
11-11-2004, 09:30 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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Rep Power: 0 | We paid for everything out of pocket with the exception of about $20,000. We did a home equity line of credit to cover the balance of the equipment ($20,000). Quick $ and the best interest rate out there. |
11-11-2004, 04:51 PM | #8 (permalink) |
Join Date: Oct 26 2004 Location: Florida
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Rep Power: 21 | Get a loan from the parents and in-laws. Depending on how many beds, booths you want to start with, you're looking at about $80+++++++. Be wary of cheap beds. Be wary of slick salesman (except me of course.) That $5000-$10000 you have will cover the cost to open the door. I mean, you have the licenses to get, the building to secure (rent, electric, water, etc...etc...), building of the rooms, etc., etc. and that does not even cover the first bed to purchase. And don't forget the salaries and accountants and taxes and POS programs, and computers and...and...and.... |
11-11-2004, 05:53 PM | #10 (permalink) |
I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 12 2004 Location: Va
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Rep Power: 28 | Our buildout, equipment and furnishing ended up going over budget by @ $100,000. Not to mention the close to $230,000 that was in the business plan. Not to mention, we were 4 mos overdue on the opening due to building code issues and ended up opening up in the off season. We are a 7 unit plus Mystic and three massage rooms, total @2134 square ft on a bi-level set up. |
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