Thinking of opening new salon - tanTALK

Wildfire1073 · 05-21-2005, 11:41 AM

Currently I live in the Atlanta area, but we are planning on retiring in Spartanburg, SC. in a few years. I have given a lot of thought to opening a salon there, but I was wondering what kind of market might be there? If anyone can offer any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

Wildfire1073 · 05-21-2005, 11:48 AM

I forgot to mention, it won't be in downtown Spartanburg but more on the outskirts, as we will be relocating to Inman, SC. I did a search and only came up with 1 tanning salon in Inman, which is a hair and tan place. Sorry for the confusion.

DWhite6872 · 05-21-2005, 01:09 PM

You need to do a lot of market research. You can look at buying information at Claritas.

BigLeo · 05-27-2005, 09:00 AM

Whatever you do, do not rely solely on demographics. Look at competitors. What are they charging? Type of equipment? I strongly recommend you do a market potential analysis. Check out Pointblank Business Technology. I can't recommend them enough. Here's their link: http://www.pointblankbusinesstechnology.com
They will give you the true market potential for your area. Well worth the investment if you are planning on opening a tanning salon.

Neon Beach · 05-27-2005, 09:30 AM

I guess, you "work" for them don't you? Or was it TanPlan - Business Plan Software?

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05-21-2005, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wildfire1073 Join Date: Jul 12 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Currently I live in the Atlanta area, but we are planning on retiring in Spartanburg, SC. in a few years. I have given a lot of thought to opening a salon there, but I was wondering what kind of market might be there? If anyone can offer any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

05-21-2005, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wildfire1073 Join Date: Jul 12 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I forgot to mention, it won't be in downtown Spartanburg but more on the outskirts, as we will be relocating to Inman, SC. I did a search and only came up with 1 tanning salon in Inman, which is a hair and tan place. Sorry for the confusion.

05-21-2005, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
DWhite6872 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 22 2004 Posts: 3,646 Rep Power: 0	You need to do a lot of market research. You can look at buying information at Claritas.

05-27-2005, 09:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
BigLeo Join Date: Jan 27 2005 Posts: 251 Rep Power: 20	Whatever you do, do not rely solely on demographics. Look at competitors. What are they charging? Type of equipment? I strongly recommend you do a market potential analysis. Check out Pointblank Business Technology. I can't recommend them enough. Here's their link: http://www.pointblankbusinesstechnology.com They will give you the true market potential for your area. Well worth the investment if you are planning on opening a tanning salon.

05-27-2005, 09:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	I guess, you "work" for them don't you? Or was it TanPlan - Business Plan Software? _________________ Wooaa is me....[ This Message was edited by: Neon Beach on 2005-05-27 09:34 ]

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