Anyone use SMU Consulting to start up?

SDJ · 01-29-2005, 09:10 AM

Hi,
I am researching the possibility of opening a tanning salon withing 9-12 months. I was wondering if I should go with a consulting service such as SMU Consulting (also a distributor) who posts here often & claims that the salons that he helped start are among the top of successful salons or on my own with a good business plan & tons of research about managing & marketing. I have just started my first semester of business courses at college.

Thanks everyone

DWhite6872 · 01-29-2005, 09:16 AM

It depends on how comfortable you are with starting your own business. I have read Steve's posts and he gives great advice. It really is something you need to think about. I am never afraid to bring in a consultant when I know I need help in an area.

pimp daddy · 01-30-2005, 11:33 AM

no body Knows your town better than you. a consultant can help but not worth the money if if do the research on these boards and your competition no need to wast the money. I learn from the people I have met from the boards and my salons do very well.

gripmarketing · 02-01-2005, 11:58 AM

I can tell you that the SMU salons that we do work for are more successful more quickly than most salons who did it without help! We do work for over 7,000 salons in the US, and SMU's are in the top percentile. It helps to have either previous retail/service business experience, sales experience, marketing experience - and the rest: the equipment and lotions can be learned very fast and easily. If you don't have experience, consider using an expert who does.

meowmeow · 02-04-2005, 02:38 PM

I can tell you that I used to work for Steve Underhill and he knows what he is talking about. I am not sure what equipment he is selling but I know that he knows the tanning industry and how to be successful!

twinkie1 · 02-07-2005, 08:54 PM

Quote:
On 2005-02-04 14:38:00, meowmeow wrote:
I can tell you that I used to work for Steve Underhill and he knows what he is talking about. I am not sure what equipment he is selling but I know that he knows the tanning industry and how to be successful!

I agree with meow

DWhite6872 · 02-07-2005, 08:58 PM

I think if you are asking the question....you might need some outside help for a little bit. I know I am only good at three things (very good) so I have learned if I am running into a challenge outside of my three things...I ask for help...its not weakness it's a smart business person who will seak help when they need it!

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01-29-2005, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
SDJ Join Date: Jan 29 2005 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Hi, I am researching the possibility of opening a tanning salon withing 9-12 months. I was wondering if I should go with a consulting service such as SMU Consulting (also a distributor) who posts here often & claims that the salons that he helped start are among the top of successful salons or on my own with a good business plan & tons of research about managing & marketing. I have just started my first semester of business courses at college. Thanks everyone

01-29-2005, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
DWhite6872 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 22 2004 Posts: 5,189 Rep Power: 0	It depends on how comfortable you are with starting your own business. I have read Steve's posts and he gives great advice. It really is something you need to think about. I am never afraid to bring in a consultant when I know I need help in an area.

01-30-2005, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
pimp daddy Join Date: Jan 16 2005 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	no body Knows your town better than you. a consultant can help but not worth the money if if do the research on these boards and your competition no need to wast the money. I learn from the people I have met from the boards and my salons do very well.

02-01-2005, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
gripmarketing Join Date: May 25 2002 Posts: 1,257 Rep Power: 7	I can tell you that the SMU salons that we do work for are more successful more quickly than most salons who did it without help! We do work for over 7,000 salons in the US, and SMU's are in the top percentile. It helps to have either previous retail/service business experience, sales experience, marketing experience - and the rest: the equipment and lotions can be learned very fast and easily. If you don't have experience, consider using an expert who does.

02-04-2005, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
meowmeow Join Date: Apr 14 2004 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I can tell you that I used to work for Steve Underhill and he knows what he is talking about. I am not sure what equipment he is selling but I know that he knows the tanning industry and how to be successful!

02-07-2005, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
twinkie1 Join Date: May 1 2004 Location: new york Posts: 155 Rep Power: 5	Quote: On 2005-02-04 14:38:00, meowmeow wrote: I can tell you that I used to work for Steve Underhill and he knows what he is talking about. I am not sure what equipment he is selling but I know that he knows the tanning industry and how to be successful! I agree with meow

02-07-2005, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
DWhite6872 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 22 2004 Posts: 5,189 Rep Power: 0	I think if you are asking the question....you might need some outside help for a little bit. I know I am only good at three things (very good) so I have learned if I am running into a challenge outside of my three things...I ask for help...its not weakness it's a smart business person who will seak help when they need it!

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