In Russia, in recent years, the sauna as a business has become very popular. It is not surprising, because in our country, visiting a bath is a kind of ritual. Many self-respecting citizens go to the bathhouse at least once a week. Such a great love for steam rooms and brooms makes the business in this area very profitable. A private bath, designed to be visited by a large number of people at once, has proven itself well, the so-called "general" bath, which will cost a visitor no more than 300 rubles. How to open a bathhouse? In this matter, we have to figure it out in this article.

The more expensive option is a sauna for a maximum of 12 people. The price of this service will be from 1200 to 4000 rubles per hour.

Sauna is a very profitable business, the main thing is to start it right.

It is better to open a small but well-equipped bathhouse with additional services. In this field of activity, people give preference to good quality and service. The list of services provided can be different. In the future, a well-proven sauna will not know the end of the customer. What do you need to open a sauna or steam bath? First of all, you need to draw up a business plan, make all the calculations, then get down to business directly. Where to start and how to open a sauna in Russia? The calculations below are made for Moscow.

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Finding the required capital

The first step towards starting a business in this area is finding the necessary capital. You are very lucky if you have one. If you do not have the financial means to open your own sauna, you can take money on credit. How much cash will you need? It depends on what kind of room you are going to rent and how much of the necessary inventory and consumables you plan to purchase. The minimum cost in this case will be 400 thousand rubles, a sauna of a higher class with a wide range of servants can cost its owner 1,000,000 rubles.

Arriving at the bank, immediately inform the loan officer that you need a loan in order to start a business from scratch. He will definitely suggest the most suitable loan program for you. What should you be afraid of? It should be remembered that in some cases the overpayment for a loan reaches 100%. Before borrowing from a bank, you should make a business plan, calculate all the necessary indicators, then provide them to the bank. A business plan will also be necessary for you, because you do not know whether the bath business will bring the desired profit at the beginning of its existence, and you need to pay for the loan on a monthly basis. It is advisable to take a loan for a longer period to avoid possible risks.

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Search for premises for rent

The next step on the way to starting your business is finding a room. The most important thing when choosing it is size. It is desirable that the area of ​​the premises be at least 170-200 sq. m. The rental price will depend on the location of the future sauna and its dimensions. The cost of renting a place in the areas close to the center will be about 70 thousand rubles, in more remote areas - 40-50 thousand rubles. The size of the future sauna should be such that it can accommodate a swimming pool, 1-2 steam rooms, a jacuzzi, a relaxation room, a toilet, a shower and a changing room. The size of the room will also determine how many people can be in it at the same time. The best option is to rent a room for a sauna in hotels, fitness centers, entertainment complexes. This will provide a greater flow of customers.

A lot of money will have to be paid for repairs, which can cost the owner 200-500 thousand rubles. The choice of equipment for sauna equipment is also a very important point. First of all, you need to purchase essential supplies, then you need to move on to additional consumables. The sauna should be equipped with showers, pool equipment, changing room benches. It will be necessary to install air conditioning and underfloor heating. Sofas, a table with chairs and a TV set should be purchased for the recreation room. It is difficult to answer the question of how much sauna equipment will cost. The price varies from 150 to 300 thousand rubles. In subsequent activities, you can buy what is missing in the sauna.

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Selection of working personnel

The workforce plays a huge role in this field of activity. The number of employees will depend on the range of services provided. For a full-fledged work, you will need: a manager, an administrator, an accountant and a massage therapist (if the list of services you provide includes massage). You will need a cleaning lady to keep things clean and tidy. At the same time, in order to comply with the necessary security measures, it is advisable to hire a security guard. If the sauna is open around the clock, then it is desirable that employees work in shifts.

It is advisable to hire people with some experience in this area. This is especially true of the massage therapist, because he will have to perform different types of massage. When choosing personnel to work in a sauna, it is necessary to take into account such traits of their personality as benevolence, punctuality, responsibility, pleasant appearance and the ability to communicate with people. The amount of wages must be formed in accordance with the business plan and further estimated profit. On average, one worker will need 15-25 thousand rubles to pay.

In order to attract more customers, you should make an appropriate advertisement. This can be the placement of posters and banners in nearby areas, in newspapers and magazines in your city and on television. The most inexpensive way to make yourself known is through online advertising. The total cost of advertising costs will be about 15-30 thousand rubles.