How to Buy Supplies for a Tanning Salon
As with any business, you want to offer your customers what they need and want. If your business is a tanning salon, it's important to have in stock the items needed for not only your customers, but also the things you need to efficiently run your business.
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Determine your services. You will need the proper tanning beds, bulbs or lamps, and replacement items to maintain your tanning beds. In addition, you will need to offer protective eye wear, and post the regulations and rules concerning tanning as directed by the law in the state in which you're running your business.
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Poll your customers as to their preference. You need to decide if you're going to offer products for sale to your customers and, if so, which products. There are several product lines to consider. You can also purchase tanning stickers for your customer's use, so they can gauge their tan progression.
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Browse catalogs. Other items you'll need relate to effectively running your tanning salon. These are sanitation and cleaning supplies for not only the tanning beds but the rooms themselves, thermometers to keep the heat in the tanning rooms reasonable and fans to keep the air circulating. You can compare different tanning supply company catalogs to see which company can best supply you with what you need and at the best cost.
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Contact tanning supply companies to see what they can provide for you. This way, you can see how their customer service fits into the needs of your business. Ask about shipping times, warranties, guarantees and the return policy, as well as specials and/or discounts they offer to their regular customers. By developing a good relationship with your supplier, your customers and business will benefit.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to choose a tanning supply company or distributor that sells all the products that you need. This way, there is no confusion when it comes time to placing orders and awaiting delivery.
