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Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Spa Owner
Starting a Spa Business
Starting a Day Spa
Starting a Home Spa
Starting a Salon Spa
Starting a Retreat Spa

Getting Paid to Pamper People and Make Them Happier Than Ever
If you're reading page, chances are you're already interested in pampering people. You're a people-person and have a nurturing soul. You love living glamorously but at the same time are a hard-worker.

Spa business is a growing field. Approximately, there are 170 million spa visits per year made in the United States with two-third of them are visits to day spas. Resort or hotel and club spas come second.

The beauty of this business is that you can open a spa wherever you live. In fact, if you live in a scenic historical small town, most likely your clientele base would be city people who are tired of living with the smog and traffic. This could be a strong selling point for your business.

For those with entrepreneurial spirit, becoming a spa owner is most likely a great fit. Training is available to anyone interested, oftentimes for only very little investment, even if you have never worked as an aesthetician previously.

Whenever you're ready, income can be increased exponentially by implementing an unlimited array of new services as follows:

Massage
Swedish
Shiatsu
Reiki
Water Therapy
Salt Water Floatation
Floatation Tank
Facials
Mud Bath
Hair Services
Styling
Perming
Coloring
Nail Services
Acrylics
Natural Nail Manicures
Wraps and Fiberglass Nails
Gels
Nail Art
Airbrush Nails
Nail Jewelry
Pedicures
Tanning
Beds or Booths
Airbrush
Waxing and Threading
Services for Male Clienteles
Spa Parties
New Age Sessions
Yoga
Reiki
Tai Chi
Xi Qong
Medical Spa (requires Medical Licenses)

Need more expansion?
If you're ready to start a world-class spa, this eGuide can provide you with the answers that you need to know. It also contains a list of resources from which you can easily find spa assistance who can help you with your requests.

If you're interested in purchasing an existing franchise, this eGuide will also show you where to find such opportunities. It also includes resources where you can find listings to spas and salons for sale.

This eGuide provides insightful formation, advices and tips for anyone who is contemplating in entering the Spa Industry for the first time. Numerous hard-to-find resources are included to help you locate pertinent information, businesses and consultants that will help you achieve your success in this highly lucrative and competitive business.

Do you need a special license to start a spa business?

If you don't have one and aren't considering to obtain one, consider hiring a licensed aesthetician. If you're considering to offer massage to your clients, you'd also need to have a licensed masseur. There are various kinds of licenses depending on the services offered. This varies from state to state.

There are several career paths in this field that you can choose based on your strengths and interests. You’re not restricted to open a chic spa in a large strip mall, if you're not ready.

Some of the pathways to choose from:

Mobile spa
Home-based spa
Spa parties

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev and co-author Calissa Leigh have talked to many successful spa professionals, trainers, and trend consultants to provide you with the best and the most comprehensive self-study guidebook filled with insider information, tips and advice for breaking into and succeeding as a spa/salon spa owner and succeeding in this lucrative business.

About the Authors

Jennie S. Bev is THE fashion, image and fun careers expert, whose reputation has been acknowledged by prestigious media internationally. She has been profiled and mentioned in Entrepreneur, Teen People, Canadian Business, Home Business, Dong (France), San Francisco Chronicle, The Independent, Daily Southtown, The Arizona Republic, Femina (Asia) and Dewi (Asia).

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev was named 2003 EPPIE Award finalist in Non-Fiction How To category for excellence in
electronic publishing. She has published over 40 books and 900 articles in the United States, United Kingdom,
Canada, France, Germany and Southeast Asia. She is also a college professor based in San Francisco Bay Area.

Co-author Calissa Leigh is a professional writer with strong interest in the beauty industry, fiction and non-fiction book writing. She has published three eBooks and operates two home-based web sites.

This 85-page instantly downloadable StyleCareer.com eGuide Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Spa Owner brings you valuable insider tips, advice and suggestions not available elsewhere to help you embark on this highly lucrative career path.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Myths, the Realities and the Basics
I Have Never Worked in the Beauty Industry
I Have Not Owned My Own Business
I Live In A Small Town
It Takes Too Much Money to Open a Spa
I Don’t Have Any Experience Working in a Spa

Licensing
Which Treatments Require Licenses?
What is an Aesthetician?
What Type of Training Will I Need?
Required Classes
Distance Learning
Getting the Required Hours (State-by-State Comparison)
Written Test
Practical Test
Apprentice Opportunities

Personality Traits
Sense of Style
Professionalism
Sociability and Tactfulness
“Tableside” Manner
Sense of Fun

Theme and Layout
Choosing a Theme
Latest Trends
Finding a “Unique” Style
Layout

Deciding Services to Offer
Face and Body Treatments
Facial
Microdermabrasion
Massages
Body Treatments and Wraps
Botox, Collagen and Other Injectables
Waxing, Threading and Other Hair Removal Services
New Age

Auxiliary Services to Boost Income
Hair and Nail Treatments
Nail Trends
Pedicures
Spa Meals
Physical Therapy
Mud baths and Steam Rooms
Airbrush Tanning
Tanning Beds
Water Therapy
Retreat (includes dietary and detoxification options)

Business Legalities
Writing a Business Plan
Small Business Loans
License
Health and Safety Requirements
Insurance

Career Game Plan
How Much Can You Expect to Earn
Should I Buy a Franchise?
Should I Partner with an Existing Hotel or Salon?
Pricing Your Services

Suppliers
Massage Tables
Vichy Showers
Laser Equipment
Spa Products
Spa Robes and Towels

Making Your Own Natural Products
Herbal Ingredients
Essences, Fragrances and Colors
Bases and Other Ingredients
Choosing Equipment (for Self-Manufacture)

Being Successful
Success Traits
Customer Service
Perseverance
Entrepreneurial Spirit

Building a Clientele
Unique Services
Plastic Surgery Post-op Care
Weddings and Proms
Spa Parties and In-Home Service
Client Care
Tips for Making the Client Feel Comfortable
What If I Hurt Someone?
How to Calm A Dissatisfied Client
When to Refer a Client to a Doctor

Marketing Techniques
Local Newspapers and Magazines
Networking in Your Community
Conventions
Holidays and Promotions
Weddings and Proms

Keeping Up With Trends
How to Learn About the Latest Techniques
Learning from Other Countries
Books

Success Stories

This eGuide literally saves you hundreds or even thousands of dollars spent on professional workshops and training and hundreds of hours of research. It will help you break into the career of your dream faster without having to repeat the same mistakes that most newcomers do.

We have also included online and training resources from which you can learn to create and design beautiful nails by yourself. This information alone would cost you hundreds of dollars elsewhere.

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