One of the most complicated aspects of running your own spa business is having access to working capital, funding and loans. As many new business owners quickly realize, finding capital to start, nurture or develop a business can... (Continue reading)
Selling spa services requires a unique approach, and in most cases a more personal approach. All service related businesses, and most especially those in the spa industry, share common elements that make them dissimilar from product driven industries. To... (Continue reading)
Reprinted from the March 2009 issue of Skin Inc. Magazine —————————————— In order to know where you are going, you have to know where you have been. This is true of many things, including the evolution of the spa field and the medical... (Continue reading)
Being a great spa manager means balancing a fine line between being friendly and approachable while also maintaining authority and control. By thinking through what your spa management style is going to be you will be able to become a... (Continue reading)
While offering spa clients a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere is of the utmost priority for most spas, making a profit is the ultimate goal for any spa owner or spa manager. Making a profit, while also offering clients competitively priced... (Continue reading)
While it’s the spa services that attract a client to the spa, it’s the feeling they get when they enter the spa that will keep them coming back. This is why the interior design of any spa is critical to... (Continue reading)
If you run or manage a spa and you have a great deal of clients who are newbies or first time spa goers, it is to your advantage to give them upfront information about spa etiquette including how to prepare... (Continue reading)
The day spa industry is a very exciting and fulfilling business to be in these days. More people are enjoying the benefits of a little rest and relaxation in the middle of their complicated lives and the day spa industry... (Continue reading)
Quality counts, especially where towels and linens are concerned. And, while we’re at it, quality counts on blankets, bed linens in treatment rooms, and the robes used in spas. Basically anything that touches the client should be the highest possible... (Continue reading)
If you are just starting out in the esthetics business you may be wondering what tips those who have been in the business for a while can pass on. You may have entered the field excited at the prospect of... (Continue reading)