starting a new tanning salon????

dwixon · 08-06-2004, 05:24 PM

Hi, I have been thinking of opening a a tanning salon in Massachusetts. I am not sure where to begin. What the first steps are? Any info you all can supply would be greatly appreciated.

engfant · 08-06-2004, 05:27 PM

I'm a salon in MASS. Here's some advice. If you have a lot of personal debt forgetit. I work 70+hours/week and is enough for ME to live. Where are you thinking of opening?

giftsbydaneycom · 08-18-2004, 11:30 PM

I dont know about Mass but if your looking to find equip to open a salon, I have everything you need in one search
Includes:(1) Prosun 48/8,1077 hrs,3 yrs old(1)Stand up bed, aprox 1500 hrs.(1) Prosun Lumina, 1477 hrs, 3 yrs old. (1) Sunstar zx32 bed.(1)Ovation, 496 hrs, 3 yrs old.
All for $30,000. OR everything in salon, which also includes commercial fans,shelves,product stands,cc machine, neon open sun sign,lamps,fans,chairs,washer&Dryer,micr owave,refrig,3 hair stations,2 shampoo bowls,2 dryers,3 hydraulic chairs,mats,products,ect Everything for 42,000.Must be picked up York,Pa 17404 Too see pics, copy and paste url:
http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeAMnDRk3ZtWzkA
Email interest to dmtracey2000@yahoo.com or call seller,Chris directly at 717-578-4658

roccorm57 · 08-21-2004, 02:01 PM

I am looking to take over an exisiting salon business is failing.I do think I can correct this problem. the owner wants to sell equiptment as follows 1 Sun Capsel 54 bulb 150w,2 Sun Dome 48 bulb 160w vhr,2 Sunne Bronze 732 3 32 bulb 3 pos. face tanner 100w uvb and 1 Sun Quest(old 1994) 7000 40 bulb 100w 7.5. Is there a blue book for used machines? If not how are the value of these machines deiermind ?
roccorm57@comcast.net

pam · 08-21-2004, 02:22 PM

You are starting right by doing lots of research befor you jump in. It is a fun, creative business...but..it is also a lot of hard work, long hours and several very slow months each year. Check out the search feature on this site (and others, as there is valuable information on most of them) and review old posts. As far as the value of the beds you are considering, you need to know the cumulative hours on each bed (most have an internal counter) ans well as judging the physical condition. Know that these beds may get you through a season but you will probably want to replace them soon. Used beds depreciate quickly. Also, you need to see the books of the salon to see database size, active packages, pricing structure, etc. It is as big a job (if not bigger) to take over a failing salon and try to make it go. It is failing for a reason. Find out why.

Not trying to discourage you at all but go in with your eyes WIDE open!! I would have done things a lot differently if I had taken the time to research much more before I opened my salon. The thing that has saved me is all the wonderful people I have met online and at trade shows who have been willing to share their experiences with me.

Keep us posted!

Pam

Teresa · 08-21-2004, 02:25 PM

Pam couldn't have said it better, research, research, research. There are lots of knowledgeable people here that will help share their experiences with you to help make this industry even better.

roccorm57 · 08-21-2004, 06:13 PM

what is all the talk about Memphis.
Rocky

tanu01 · 08-21-2004, 08:31 PM

roccorn57, You'll need some new units,start looking.
Flick

studio 102 · 08-22-2004, 05:35 AM

Best advice: Open a carwash!

COCONUT · 08-23-2004, 10:37 AM

or a laundry mat...

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08-06-2004, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
dwixon Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Aug 6 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi, I have been thinking of opening a a tanning salon in Massachusetts. I am not sure where to begin. What the first steps are? Any info you all can supply would be greatly appreciated.

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engfant FREE ENGFANTUCATION Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,436 Rep Power: 13	I'm a salon in MASS. Here's some advice. If you have a lot of personal debt forgetit. I work 70+hours/week and is enough for ME to live. Where are you thinking of opening?

08-21-2004, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
roccorm57 Join Date: Aug 16 2004 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	I am looking to take over an exisiting salon business is failing.I do think I can correct this problem. the owner wants to sell equiptment as follows 1 Sun Capsel 54 bulb 150w,2 Sun Dome 48 bulb 160w vhr,2 Sunne Bronze 732 3 32 bulb 3 pos. face tanner 100w uvb and 1 Sun Quest(old 1994) 7000 40 bulb 100w 7.5. Is there a blue book for used machines? If not how are the value of these machines deiermind ? roccorm57@comcast.net

08-21-2004, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
pam Police Department Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,036 Rep Power: 10	You are starting right by doing lots of research befor you jump in. It is a fun, creative business...but..it is also a lot of hard work, long hours and several very slow months each year. Check out the search feature on this site (and others, as there is valuable information on most of them) and review old posts. As far as the value of the beds you are considering, you need to know the cumulative hours on each bed (most have an internal counter) ans well as judging the physical condition. Know that these beds may get you through a season but you will probably want to replace them soon. Used beds depreciate quickly. Also, you need to see the books of the salon to see database size, active packages, pricing structure, etc. It is as big a job (if not bigger) to take over a failing salon and try to make it go. It is failing for a reason. Find out why. Not trying to discourage you at all but go in with your eyes WIDE open!! I would have done things a lot differently if I had taken the time to research much more before I opened my salon. The thing that has saved me is all the wonderful people I have met online and at trade shows who have been willing to share their experiences with me. Keep us posted! Pam

08-21-2004, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 44 Posts: 2,803 Rep Power: 9	Pam couldn't have said it better, research, research, research. There are lots of knowledgeable people here that will help share their experiences with you to help make this industry even better.

08-21-2004, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
roccorm57 Join Date: Aug 16 2004 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	what is all the talk about Memphis. Rocky

08-21-2004, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
tanu01 "The Man" Join Date: Mar 4 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 3,977 Rep Power: 7	roccorn57, You'll need some new units,start looking. Flick

08-22-2004, 05:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
studio 102 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 1 2004 Posts: 457 Rep Power: 0	Best advice: Open a carwash!

08-23-2004, 10:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,224 Rep Power: 18	or a laundry mat...

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