Trying to Start...need help - tanTALK

newtannerx2 · 02-27-2005, 01:19 PM

We are just starting to look into opening a salon and would appreciate any information that anyone is interested in providing us. We would love to find a successful mentor out that that would be willing to offer free advise as to what is need to be successful.

I just read in another post that one member is not comfortable with a sales rep setting up a business plan for individuals as they see that as a conflict of interest, and I must say that I do agree. Is there someone out there that that can help with this that doesn't have a hidden agenda, like making commissions off of us.

We have already talked with a few different reps that are more than willing to run demographics and tell us what we could do, but we really are at a point now of making a decision to move forward or stop.

PLEASE HELP US!!

THANKS SO MUCH!

planatan · 02-27-2005, 03:09 PM

Generally, I would look as those demographic reports and "potential" earnings reports as just another tool to use when making a decision. The bed manufacturers reports seem to sometimes show earnings that may be double compared to what is realistic. Just be sure not to base a major decision on a report from a manufacturer.

DWhite6872 · 02-27-2005, 03:23 PM

I can pull demos for you if you pm the address to me

Neon Beach · 02-27-2005, 03:24 PM

Well, IMO!! ........ never mind.

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02-27-2005, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
newtannerx2 Join Date: Feb 27 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	We are just starting to look into opening a salon and would appreciate any information that anyone is interested in providing us. We would love to find a successful mentor out that that would be willing to offer free advise as to what is need to be successful. I just read in another post that one member is not comfortable with a sales rep setting up a business plan for individuals as they see that as a conflict of interest, and I must say that I do agree. Is there someone out there that that can help with this that doesn't have a hidden agenda, like making commissions off of us. We have already talked with a few different reps that are more than willing to run demographics and tell us what we could do, but we really are at a point now of making a decision to move forward or stop. PLEASE HELP US!! THANKS SO MUCH!

02-27-2005, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
planatan Join Date: Feb 14 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 131 Rep Power: 21	Generally, I would look as those demographic reports and "potential" earnings reports as just another tool to use when making a decision. The bed manufacturers reports seem to sometimes show earnings that may be double compared to what is realistic. Just be sure not to base a major decision on a report from a manufacturer.

02-27-2005, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
DWhite6872 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 22 2004 Posts: 3,646 Rep Power: 0	I can pull demos for you if you pm the address to me

02-27-2005, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Well, IMO!! ........ never mind.

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