You can run a successful day spa.
To start your own day spa will take a lot of time, hard work and planning. There will be several decisions you will have to make during this process such as selecting a location, obtaining the correct licenses, hiring staff and purchasing materials. Making sound decisions helps to ensure that you start a successful day spa business that you will love managing for years to come.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Determine which services and products to offer. Keep in mind that certain beauty and spa services require special equipment that can be expensive to purchase. Consider starting your business by offering basic services to customers such as aromatherapy, massage, body scrubs, manicures and body wraps.
2. Download W-9 tax forms from the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) website. Submit an online SS-4 form to request an Employer Identification Number (EIN). An EIN is similar to a social security number. The EIN will be used for all your business needs such as opening banking accounts, filing taxes and applying for business licenses. (See References 1)
3. Research and apply for the required licenses needed to perform and sell spa services in your state.
4. Open a separate bank account for your day spa business for deposits and withdrawals. Keep track of your expenses and start-up capital. The Small Business Association (SBA) offers resources for starting a new business including information on obtaining loans. (See References 4)
5. Find a location for your spa. Sign a 6-month or month-to-month lease if possible. Don't sign long-term leases until you are well-established and won't be in danger of going out of business.
6. Design a day spa environment inside your location. It should have a calming and inviting effect for customers.
7. Find vendors that offer free samples of products you could choose to use in your day spa. Try out all products yourself before deciding on which ones to purchase for your spa. Offer a one-stop convenience shop so that your customers can take certain products home with them.
8. Place a job ad in the local newspaper or website for licensed manicurists, cosmetologists and massage therapists. Conduct a background check on all of the staff that you are considering for hire. Check all credentials and keep copies of employment forms. Hire only experienced staff members.
9. Produce pricing lists for all services you will offer at your spa. Visit competing spas to get an idea on pricing. Develop a website. Consider marketing your website online through search engines.
10. Advertise in the newspaper, in magazines and on the radio. Use methods that are budget friendly. Television ads can be quite expensive. Distribute fliers to the public.
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