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How to Start a Mobile Spa Business

Startup kit for Mobile Spa Business


Summary: Mobile spas have been picking up in popularity because of the convenience they give to customers. Realizing this, you may have thought of starting a mobile spa but you don’t know what you need.

This article will guide you through the steps of setting up your very own mobile spa business.

The spa is already a lucrative business. People frequent spas to relax by getting themselves a massage, or to work out their beauties by availing of facials, hair care and nail care services. What’s more, rich people like to frequent spas because they have the money to pay for them. There are rich people who like to have the spa come to their homes, which is possible now because of the mobile spa. Here are the important things that you need to have when you want to start a mobile spa business:

Financing for Mobile Spa Business

You would need a lot of money as mobile spa needs specialized equipment for a lot of services. The total money that you have to spend on your equipment depends on the type and number of equipment that you will procure. Since it is mobile, this type of spa does not need office space although you may choose to rent some space just to give your business a presence.

One other reason for the high amount for financing is the salary for your employees. Spa employees are paid regularly every month, regardless of whether or not you have serviced people. You need to have some money set aside for this just in case business is slow, or else you’ll end incurring losses due to the salaries alone.

Qualified Employees

To boost up the reputation of your mobile spa, you need to have only the best employees that there are in the industry. It is these employees that will be responsible for the feedbacks that will ultimately make or break your fledgling mobile spa business. You would need these kinds of employees for your spa:

  • Masseurs, preferably skilled in these massages:
    - Aromatherapy
    - Deep tissue
    - Swedish
    - Stone Therapy
    - Thai
    - Indian head massage
    - Seated chair massage
  • Reflexologists
  • Beauticians for your facial, hair and nail services.

Making Contacts for Mobile Spa Business

Mobile spas thrive on having contacts, as these contacts will be the ones to hook you up with clients. You can build up contacts by either working first in a mobile spa company, or to conduct a successful marketing campaign.

People most of the times spend max of their time surfing the Internet and finding the information that they need there. You can take advantage of this by setting up a website for your company that is already optimized for the search engines. Using your website, you can launch a viral marketing campaign by posting invites in social networking sites as well as forums. You can choose to give out calling cards and flyers to people as well.

51 Responses to "How to Start a Mobile Spa Business".

1. tammy on 1/26/2009 11:25:34 PM

I am interested in a mobile spa business. can you send me more information. thanks Tammy

2. Katrina on 2/19/2009 2:02:16 PM

I started a mobile spa 9 yrs ago. Good business but didn't know how to market or work it. Could you please send me more information about running this type of business. Thanks

3. Keyana on 3/1/2009 10:54:06 AM

I am interested in starting a mobile business and would like more information about it. Can you please send me more info. Thanks

4. keisha on 3/3/2009 11:53:29 AM

I am interested in starting a mobile business can you help me, can you send me info? thank you

5. Chavonn on 3/7/2009 3:44:05 PM

I would like to start a mobile spa but need more info regarding salaries and rates. Can you please give me some guidelines. Thank you.

6. Ranesha on 3/18/2009 1:02:44 AM

i want to start a mobile business but i would like more information about how to market it, what is required to get started, and whats the average to charge and what equipment needed. thank you!

7. shirley on 3/19/2009 10:12:21 AM

I'm very interested in mobile spa, how do i start? Please help, thank you.

8. parneet kaur on 3/25/2009 8:10:46 AM

it is an interesting idea,I am interested in starting up a mobile spa but i have certain investment constraints. can u tell me the minimum investment needed. Thanks Parneet

9. Nakia on 3/25/2009 12:51:36 PM

I am interested in starting a mobile spa please send me more info. Thank You.

10. Ranya on 3/25/2009 7:21:53 PM

I am interested in starting a mobile spa, can u please e mail me some information especially in marketing. Thank you

11. Lynn on 3/30/2009 9:14:55 AM

I am already in the mobile spa business, but need help on organizing it. There are time it just seem like it is too much stuff to lug around. Help!!!! Thanks.

12. Candace McLeod on 3/30/2009 7:19:32 PM

Looking into starting my own mobile spa business, please give me information on what it would take to begin as far as a start up kit, supplies, fees to charge, and any other information I would need. Thank you!!!

13. Rochelle on 4/12/2009 12:02:08 PM

I started a mobile service a few months ago, would like information on marketing, prices, salaries and rates, especially when employing an assistant. Also, need help on organizing, when going to a client. Thank-you!

14. Maris stellah mcha on 5/3/2009 6:59:51 AM

Hi i have started a massage parlor which is most likely spa, i would like to know more about marketing. Thanks maris stela

15. SCJ on 6/1/2009 6:04:08 AM

I am interested to start Mobile Spa Business. Even looking to technical Know how transfer also. Looking for your input. Regards

16. Irene on 6/3/2009 10:49:06 AM

Hi, I would like to start a mobile spa. Hair facial, and nails... Please send me more information. I'm so excited I can hardly wait. Thank you

17. Evelyn on 6/7/2009 8:58:39 PM

I would like to start a mobile business. I need to know if you have any information if I have an idea to make any change or add on to a commercial vehicle, to make it workable for my mobile business to be used for the type of business I have in mind. I also need to know if this would be an patent or trade mark needed by law? And with this idea how would I go at getting the manufacturing start to finish? And the cost of manufacturing, with no credit, no money, and no family or friends that can help me? Along with other business starting needs. This is not for any mobile business you already have on your list. I am sorry, but can you help me with any information please. Thank You!

18. meshell davis on 6/11/2009 11:23:55 AM

Hola!! Yes I do need lots of info on starting a spa and also a mobile spa. How much does it cost..low end and high end? Please include employee salaries, equipment, supplies and anything else that I did not mention. Thanks

19. Jane on 6/15/2009 11:36:52 AM

I would like to start a mobile spa business. Can you please send me more information on how to start? Thanks, Jane

20. Mona on 6/19/2009 12:26:11 PM

Hi. I am starting a mobile spa business and would like more information. Thank You!

21. Vicky on 6/23/2009 5:14:43 AM

Could you please supply more information on what does it take for starting a new mobile spa business? Thanks in advance V.X

22. deizy valigy on 6/25/2009 9:33:41 AM

Good day, I am from Africa and thinking of opening a mobile Spa business. I would like to get more insight, and for those who have opened could i get some insight, what was done to market it correctly, plus minus how much was spent, what was harder. Share some insight. REGARDS

23. Cindy on 6/27/2009 1:33:57 PM

Hello, I'm an Estheticia and I'm interested in starting a mobile spa business, but I don't know what paper work (license) I need to start the business. I would greatly appreciate any information. Thank you!

24. Derianne' Killingsworth on 6/29/2009 11:23:52 PM

I would like the info on the mobile spa business.

25. Jamellia on 7/9/2009 3:28:08 AM

Hi, I am interested in starting a mobile spa in Jamaica. I just wanted some advice on what not to do so I can avoid the start up mistakes.

26. Kevin on 7/13/2009 1:59:15 AM

I would like some info on how to start a mobile spa, Can you email info. Thank you

27. Denise Castille on 7/13/2009 12:28:08 PM

Please send information on starting a mobile spa. Was interested in starting a stationary spa, but the idea of a mobile spa sounds perfect.

28. ramatar agrawalla on 7/17/2009 9:01:08 AM

please send information on starting a mobile spa. i know about mobile spa. can you email me? thanks.

29. Crystal on 7/19/2009 3:33:43 PM

i want to start my own spa mobile business. please send me more info

30. nes on 7/25/2009 3:43:41 PM

I'm planning to start my own mobile nail spa/salon in our suburb & neighboring subdivisions. How can I market it effectively especially during its pre-launching phase? Thanks!

31. reex lopez on 8/9/2009 7:41:45 PM

i would like to have information on how to start a mobile spa business. please advise

32. Deepa on 8/12/2009 6:46:27 PM

I would like more info on how to start the business, market it and where to get the equipments. Is there any restrictions for a mobile spa, registration of names, need to meet certain criteria?

33. Aom K. on 8/16/2009 2:58:30 AM

I'm interested on starting mobile spa business. please send me more information. thank you

34. carolyn on 8/20/2009 12:03:43 AM

same here I need information on mobile spa

35. RayNell on 8/23/2009 12:04:13 AM

i have a mobile spa business now. need help on how to market more and and set the prices. Thanks RayNell

36. Roy on 9/4/2009 10:48:26 AM

Hi, my wife is trying to start a mobile nail business in Florida, but I'm getting conflicting information on the legal requirements. Some say it can't be done, but I can't imagine there's not a way for a licensed nail tech to be able to go to her clients homes to give manicures and pedicures. Any ideas? Thanks!

37. gianna on 9/6/2009 2:58:07 PM

i am starting my mobile business. i will like a little more information. thanks

38. Krys on 9/15/2009 11:14:01 AM

Where Do I start If I want to open a mobile spa?

39. Maria on 10/7/2009 12:21:07 PM

I want to start a little girls spa party on the go. I have my NYS Certified Esthetic License, I would love to work mobile and be able to set up the parties. Maybe offer like mini mani/pedi, facials, dress up, a creation station; like make your own lip gloss, flipflop, etc...

40. Candice on 10/8/2009 12:17:36 PM

I will be starting a mobile spa business but would like some more info on it. Best ways to lug around equipment, any laws I should know about etc... Thanks!

41. Brandy Croswell on 10/12/2009 6:04:04 PM

Hi, I am very interested in starting a mobile spa business however I do not know where to begin and what is needed. I would appreciate any help that you could offer. thanks, Brandy

42. Carol Thomas on 10/12/2009 8:45:16 PM

Hi, I am very interest in starting a mobile spa business. I would like more information about the business. Anything that would help me get started I would love to hear. Carol

43. Manish on 10/16/2009 11:24:29 AM

Hi, A couple of my friends and I have decided to start a mobile spa. We would appreciate if you could share your experience with us. Thanks, Manish

44. Mrs Pauline Uwodi on 10/29/2009 7:36:08 AM

I am interested in starting a mobile spa business. I would like to know how to go about it

45. Donna on 10/30/2009 12:55:14 PM

I am interested in turning my salon biz to a spa mobile biz...any help would be greatly appreciated.......

46. Margarita B. on 11/7/2009 8:40:39 AM

I would love to have some more inf..I'm in NJ, Esthetician. I'm interested in starting a mobile SPA Biz, Thank you.

47. Kerry on 11/7/2009 3:07:56 PM

I really want to start my own Facial threading business at home i'm a licensed esthetician in Florida what other licenses do i need to do it at home? Thank you any help would be appreciated.

48. heather on 11/9/2009 10:01:50 AM

Please could you send me information on how to get started on setting up my own mobile spa business? Do i need to register as i have thought of my mobile business name and how do i go about this?

49. caroline on 11/12/2009 3:16:37 AM

Hi, I have been running a mobile spa for 1 year, i need help on marketing my business and keeping my clients. Thank you.

50. Divina on 11/15/2009 4:54:41 PM

Could you send me information about how to start my mobile spa. Marketing and Pricing services. Thank you

51. Nox on 11/19/2009 5:17:37 PM

Hi, could you help am looking into starting a mobile spa, my main problem is staffing. how do i pay them. monthly or daily and at what rate.. Also marketing strategies. How to draw contract and financial statements.. Nox. In Durban, South Africa. mobile spa business

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