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• Steps
• Warnings

A tanning bed can be a lucrative business. Despite warnings about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation, the number of tanning salons is growing every day. Someone opens a solarium on the basis of an already developed generally accepted way of developing this business, someone develops their own ideas. A tanning salon can be unique and stand out from others, but the main points inherent in this business still cannot be avoided.

Steps

1. 1 Visit several tanning salons in the selected area. Be honest about your intention to open a tanning bed and ask the owner or manager about the business. Learn about the potential risks, successes and first steps in this business. Spend some time in the tanning salon to gain experience. Use the horizontal solarium, inspect the toilets, reception area.
2. 2 Make a business plan. Decide if you will franchise or open a tanning salon yourself. Include in your business plan:
   • information about the location and services of the solarium
   • financial analysis taking into account the perspective of 5-year development, initial capital and expense transactions
   • authorized capital and funds required for development
   • equipment list
   • staffing table and job descriptions
   • development of terrain plans taking into account the possibility of free movement of people with disabilities
3. 3 Secure your start-up capital. Calculate the costs associated with opening a tanning bed. Make sure to take into account everything you need: solarium voltage stabilizers, specialty detergents, insurance, electrical equipment, and any required licenses. Add 10-20% in excess of the amount for contingencies to the budget so that there is no shortage of funds after the injection of the necessary investments.
4. 4 Choose a location. Make sure that the solarium is located in the visited area and its sign is clearly visible. Be aware that people visit tanning salons located near their place of work or residence. Make sure the solarium is in a potentially developed area.
5. 5 Purchase equipment. A new horizontal tanning bed can cost over RUB 300,000 ($ 10,000). It can be cheaper if you buy a used one. But this will require additional maintenance associated with replacing the lamps. The horizontal solarium is then ready for commercial use. Calculate the option of a horizontal and vertical solarium. Make a list of equipment and a price list for each type. Many reps are willing to supply equipment and provide an initial discount. Purchase posters and the necessary signs and signs for observing solarium safety precautions.
6. 6 Calculate the number of personnel required. A solarium requires at least two employees: one for receiving visitors, the other for taking them to the solarium and subsequent cleaning after the visitors.
7. 7 Provide advertisements to the tanning salon. Create your website and mark the opening date of the salon. Immediately after you decide on the location of the salon, put up a sign, and next to it, attach a banner "opening soon". Advertise in the news section of your local newspaper and print handouts 15 to 30 days before opening.
8. 8 Opening. Make sure the salon is in flawless condition and functioning properly before opening it to visitors. You can open it to friends and family about a week before the official opening. The high attendance of the solarium will be a guarantee of business success.

Warnings

• Review government safety requirements for tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation.Make sure you have all the signage and visitor information available.
• The solarium requires high voltage, check the wiring before opening the salon and purchasing equipment.
• Opening a solarium may require additional insurance. Make sure that the insurance policy covers all possible insured events. If not, contact an insurance company specializing in solarium insurance.