Does anyone retail online?

[LBR]

Hi,

I'm just setting up a home salon after a few years break and I'm trying to do a business plan and drum up money making ideas. What do you peeps think about online retailing? I can make up a shop in my website. Do you think it's a good idea to retail the items online as you would to clients visiting your salon. I was thinking of Vinylux, solar oil, tanning/waxing pre and post treatments. I'm wondering what the pros and cons would be for this and if anyone does this already.

Thanks

 

[Claire@OBNMK]

I was reading a thread about selling Vinylux online, I think it may be frowned upon though (If i remember going by the tone of the thread), I'm unsure.

here it is http://www.salongeek.com/nail-geek/226022-buying-vinylux.html

 

[LBR]

Thanks for posting that link. I read through it all and as long as you're a salon and authorized stockist of Vinylux you can retail online.

 

[Claire@OBNMK]

Thanks for posting that link. I read through it all and as long as you're a salon and authorized stockist of Vinylux you can retail online.

Yeh just seen Mrs Geeks post, well at least thats cleared that up

As for you having an online shop you'll never know until you try I guess.

 

[kaysmith87]

I'm just building ours at the moment

 

[SilhouetteUK]

We did a post back in May on why salons/spas should retail - the stats within it may help your business plan as well as give you a few other reasons why retailing is a great addition to your treatments - Silhouette International News - Why should you retail? - Silhouette International

 

[LBR]

Thanks for the link, it's quite interesting really.

I used Silhouette machines at college this year too

 

[SilhouetteUK]

No problem - glad you found it interesting

 

[squidgernetball]

I would like to develop this side of my business. I was going to start with gift vouchers and see how that went. Let us know how it goes!

 

[LBR]

Will do!

I'm in the process of doing a business plan just now, but I hope to get up and running asap. Fingers crossed this'll all work out as it's a lot of work!