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If you are considering purchasing tanning beds there are a lot of things you need to think about. A major choice is how you plan to purchase the beds. Tanning beds can be purchased new and used, as well as leased. There are pros and cons to all of the options. It is up to you to consider them all and decide which will be right for both you and your business.
When buying beds used instead of new you save a lot of money at the start, though usually not in the long run. As with most things in life, over time they become more likely to break. This applies to anything from computers and cars, to appliances and toys. By doing some simple research you can find used tanning beds that will save you lots of money both immediately and in the future.
When buying tanning beds, new or used, it is important to look into how that model of bed is working for others. This can be done either online or talking to others who own them. There are many web forums in which people discuss how their beds work over time, and their experiences buying the models both new and used. The key is to ask many questions and find the answers in order to make a decision. Are there often lots of repairs needed on that model? Are the repairs more expensive for that bed than other brands? Or does the model perform well with basic upkeep over the years?
When you buy a new bed it will come with a warranty that will cover some or all repairs for a set amount of time. For some this is worth the extra cost over buying used beds, because for used beds the warranty is often void or expired. However when you lease beds you will often not only have a warranty but a service agreement. This means that when there is a problem with the bed the company will send someone over to fix it. There would be no extra charge for the parts or labor since it is included in your lease. Some new bed warranties will cover parts and not labor and it can take awhile to get through the claim process.
When deciding between buying new, used or leasing, consider the type of payments you can or need to make. When buying beds new or used you pay all or most of the cost right away. Payment plans can be possible but a large down payment is often needed. If you decide to lease you do not need to pay a large fee at the start, however you will always be making payments on the tanning beds. Consider financially which will be the better option for you.
Whichever way you decide to purchase the tanning beds it is important to also research different sellers. There are questions that you always need to ask. What seems like an amazing deal can turn into a disaster after you sign on the dotted line. Read into this further and decide what choices will be the best for your business. By collecting this information you should be able to decide which tanning beds you want to purchase as well as if you will buy them new, used or leased.
The statistics don't lie!
Most new business fail within a year. The number one reason for this failure is "lack of industry knowledge"
Some insider information might be ALL that is standing between your VERY profitable tanning salon business, and becoming just another stat!
Before you spend a small fortune and energy creating your own tanning salon business, we suggest you take the time to learn what works, and more importantly, what doesn't!
(Things are really changing the tanning industry!)
Do you know the 7 Reasons Most New Salons Fail!
There was a friend of ours who got blind-side by this industry. Her experiences and our research led us to sit down and publish this information. It is our hope that another unsuspecting entrepeneur won't be upset, or lose their dreams due to a lack of good, current information. To read more of that story click here
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