| We are working on a business plan for a spa. We are wondering if there are any estimates as to the cost per square foot for equipment and operating ratios that will help us to approximate operating expenses? (Read Answer) |
| what are the pros and cons of Jurlique and peter thomas roth? (Read Answer) |
| I am in the process of opening a small day spa-salon (800 sq feet). The services that I want to provide are the following: Nails,Hair,massage,facials,Reflexology,body treatments, ear candling. My question is this: Do I keep my start up cost fairly low and call it a "Salon" and do body treatments (seaweed , mud wraps ect) on a massage table. Or to I spend the extra $14,000 to get the thermal M from Thalasso systems and call it a "spa"??My location is a summer resort town and I would be located in an extremely busy hotel-no other servives offered anywhere else, but 7mths of winter - tourist pop. down. Thanx (Read Answer) |
| Richard, what kind of return on investment could I expect when integrating a 1500sq ft spa into an existing fitness facility (Read Answer) |
I am very interested in starting a day spa in South Africa. So I would like to find out what information and things I would need to put in business plan proposal for opening my day spa?
If you don't mind could you please e-mail your answer to tmodise@netscape.net
Sincerely
Thandi Modise (Read Answer) |
After visiting Europe and experiencing balneotherapy, I\'d like to start importing therapeutic peat moss to the US. Need to know classification of this product according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and/or any special requirements.
Thank you! Cathy Unger (Read Answer) |
| Hello, i am thinking about becoming an Esthetician. My main concern is my income. I would like to know if i will have a steady income and be able to provide a comfortable living for me and my son. Also what is the difference between an Esthetician and a Medical Esthetician. What are the difference in the schoolong for these. Any advice and info. on this career would be greatly appreciated. thanks (Read Answer) |
Hi Richard,
I am looking to open a Day Spa in central NJ. It hasn't yet been designed or built, so I have the opportunity to set it up in the most marketable / profitable way possible (as long as I know what that is!). My question is about a Hydrotherapy tub and whether it's worth it to purchase/install/sell? I read from another "expert" that they weren't very profitable compared to massages, facials, and other body treatments. 2nd question would be: what ARE the most cost effective & profitable services / equipment for a day spa in an upscale, high traffic shopping center ? Thanks.
Kelly (Read Answer) |
| Hello, I am a plastic surgeon loooking to start a spa/cosmetic surgery center. Do you think this would be a good idea, how do I go about researching the market and where can I learn more about the total cost of such a spa as well as the profit margins on each therapy, and finally what kind of customer volume would I need. (Read Answer) |
| I am opening a day spa and in the course of looking for equipment, I came across sybaritic. Can you give me a general impression of Sybaritic's products particularly the GX-99, Dermalife and Skinmaster? Isn't the GX-99 just the same as the G5 machine? (Read Answer) |
I am currently a beauty student. I have been asked to complete an assignment on a health spa day. One of the tasks within the assignment asks me to research a new body treatment within a health spa and acess its potential within a beauty salon. I would appreciate it if you could send me some information on new body treatments. I was thinking about doing it on thalassotherapy but i have been unable to gain much information on any new body treatments. Thank you for your co-operation.
catriona (Read Answer) |
| i want to start a bussiness in india which has a wide scope in indian as well as international market,but with an investment of 8 to 10 lakhs only.can u help me in suggesting some bussiness ideas. (Read Answer) |
| I am looking for spa pedicure chairs manufactured in Australia. I am purchasing them for a spa in Fiji. Fiji runs on the same electric current as Australia. Any recommendations on equipment companies in Australia? (Read Answer) |
Dear Richard,
I am actually undertaking a technical study of a full service day spa. Since I'm inexperience in the types of equipment that go with what treatment. I would be grateful for your insight for the following:
Facial treatment
Massage therapy
Pedicure
Manicure
Can you also recommend any good website where I can check for spa equipment.
Thank you
sonia (Read Answer) |
Ms. Edison,
What type of conuslting services do you offer for someone looking to open a new day spa, and how do you charge for your time?
Regards,
David Salehinia
Regards,
David Salehinia (Read Answer) |
Dear Richard:
We are in the process of developing an EcoHotel & Thalassotherapy Spa that is part of a socio-economic development project in Guatemala. I would like to know how I can obtain information on the technical aspects of the thalassotherapy treatments and training of personell. We have a medical consultant, but a limited budget, and therefore need to self-educate and train the personell as much as feasable. Thanks for your help on this matter, Cordially
Denise De Peña
ddp@itelgua.com (Read Answer) |
| What dimensions would be needed for a built in swiss shower, and can you build in a multifuntion shower with the swiss shower? eg. I would like to offer a swiss shower and be able to use the same shower for a regular shower as well. (Read Answer) |
Hello,
I am a student at the University of Iowa. I am currently writing a business plan for my Commercial Recreational Management class. We are proposing a spa in the Iowa City area. I a having quite a bit of difficulty in finding research on spa start-ups, usage rates, etc. I have found plenty of resources but, of course, they are all selling their information. We are just poor students trying to do an assignment and have no intention of starting this spas. Therefore, we do not wish to pay for information. Can you recommend any resources for free research. Thanks you so much for your help!
Kristi Dickinson
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| do you know of any IPL or LED machines i could buy? i'm using a dermamaster 8000 right now (i need non-medical only)would like something similar. (dermamaster does not sell individual units unfortunately)thank you (Read Answer) |
| I recently found the Spa Trade website. It's great to have a resouce to answer questions since it's so difficult to get answers when you are running a small day spa business. Regarding gift certificates: Like most spas, we put a one year expiration date on our gift certificates for massage and skin care. It is my understanding that there are some states that do lot allow a business to put an expiration date on a gift certificate. Does Florida have such a regulation? Even if it doesn't, I am concerned that it may create ill will by the customer if you do not honor it....especially if it expired just a week or two previously. What is your recommednation as to how they should be handled? Thank you (Read Answer) |
| I am considering starting a holistic spa (co-ed, European style) in So. California. The area historically has been more conservative, but it has no such facilities--we all have to go to the S.F. Bay area. I'd like to offer massage, tea, hot tubs and sauna--as a day retreat only for open minded, mature individuals. Do you think this is a good/profitable concept? (Read Answer) |
| I am planning on opening a very small day spa about 600 sq ft. I want to get a good pedicure chair with the jacuzzi. Is it worth it to get the chair that also gives a massage? Since it will be small it needs to be customized. Thanks (Read Answer) |
I want to pitch the idea of offering spa services at a private golf club. I am not sure if the owners would be interested in such an idea so i don't want to invest to much time and money into something that will never be. What type of proposal do you suggest and what contents should be included?
Thank you,
Robert Specht (Read Answer) |
| Dear Richard, Please would you tell me what you think the 3 biggest current global spa trends are (Read Answer) |
Richard,
I am working with a group of business students to forumlate a day spa business plan for our business course at James Madison University. We are currently trying to put together some financial statements but are having trouble estimating costs, salaries, rent etc. Our plan is to open a Day Spa in Los Angeles International Airport. Do you have any advice on how to get information on developing financials, sales forecasts etc? Furthermore, do you have any information on the airport spa market? We have found there are only 15 in all of North America, but the ones that do exist are extremely profitable. If you have any information please let us know!
Thanks
Alissa (Read Answer) |
| Hi! I am very interested in becoming an Esthetician at a Spa at a resort in Palm Springs. I was just wondering an average salary for Spa workers at a resort. Any information would be helpful! thank you! (Read Answer) |
Dear Richard,
I am thinking about opening a day spa. At the moment I am at the research stage, and I need some help. Where can I get excellent information on opening a day spa. The costs, best products and advice on a business plan? Thank you Sabrina Kennedy skenned7@hotmail.com (Read Answer) |
Hi Richard,
I\'m planning to open a 4k sq. ft day spa/salon in a residential suburb area. I\'ve read reports on the demographics of spa goers. I\'ve obtained 1, 3, and 5 mile radius demographic reports surrounding our future location. My question is:
what % of the population in my area need to meet the typical spa goer demographic (white female 30 - 55 house hold income above $50k?). And in what proximity (within 20 minute drive?) to my location do they need to live.
Thank you very much,
Paula (Read Answer) |
Hi Richard
I am trying to put together a current Day spa (Medi Spa) Analysis, Trends, and Outlook together for my investors but all this info seems to be held by companies who want $195 & up for this info. Is there a place I can source all this info, or do I have to pay a company to give me this? Thank you VERY much for your time. Have an Outstanding day!
Eric (Read Answer) |
Richard Eidson I am in the process of writing my business plan for an up scale day spa and I am looking for some advice on skin care. As their are so many skin care lines available it is so difficult to make a decision which one is the best. Recently I have been conducting some research on private label skin care and I have come across 2 lines that have great margins, but I have yet to try the products and determine if they are quality. My question to you is am I better of starting a new day spa with a name that is recognized by the public and then changing it in a few years to a higher margin line like private label once I have a larger client basis. And if I do will this piss off my clients and send them to my competitors?
Thank you
Kristiena (Read Answer) |
| I would like to open a spa, salon, physical therapy, and massage business. I found a company in Chicago last year that will help you create a business plan and would like to know if there are more out there like this? (Read Answer) |
