GetnEven

Another problem with the tanning industry is the ones who have started as a "Hobby" I purchased my salon two years ago from a couple who were in their 70's. They had coffee, lunch and lengthy phone conversations (this I know because they phone rang busy, drive down and the old guy is sitting outside talking on the phone smoking away)

Anyway,

Hank van

Its getting tough to make a liveing in this business. but it can be done I am a absentee owner and do well but took me 12 years to learn and I make a good living even in this present market.

lucky7_93021

Wow... thanks for all the info sunsally.... perfet answer. I'm still considering it and looking into many avenues but if I do decide it's the right thing for me I'll be sure to look to you for help.
Thanks everyone!

Steve Underhill

There is a simple answer, you can own and operate a successful salon or you can open and operate a struggling salon, it is your choice. Yes 90% of all salons are struggling and many will fail. Is this because the industry is saturated or weak. NO! Is the industry saturated with poorly structured and operated salons? YES!
As long as you know exactly what it takes to be successful and have a complete proven plan that will put you in the 10% that are successful. You can buy a failing salon and make it successful or open a new salon the right way and be successful. All of the salon owners on this or any forum that are crying the blues about this industry did not get the assistance from a qualified Consultant that would have made them a part of the 10%.

Tanzenite

Exactly. ^^^

West Side Tanner

NOT WHEN IT"S Sunsally, Steve or D.White!