Opening a sauna or bath is a fun and interesting, albeit multifaceted and complex business. And all because the baths, especially here in Russia, will never go out of fashion. There are sure to be those who like to indulge in the park. No bathroom or shower beats the sauna. This is a whole ritual, therefore this business will never be unprofitable. True, if everything is organized correctly.

So, you have decided that you will be engaged in bathing business. Then, before starting the process of opening an enterprise, you need to decide on the direction. There are Russian baths, there are Finnish, Turkish baths ... Will it be public baths or with separate rooms - a private bath. Usually, they choose the golden mean, that is, a little of everything, provide a range of services. It is much more profitable, because people go to the bathhouse not just to wash, but to communicate and relax. Naturally, such a pastime cannot be without additional services, for example, beer.

When choosing a place for a bath, all this must be taken into account. There should be a lot of rooms - showers, steam rooms, a swimming pool, and always spacious lounges. If the bath has such additional services as massage or various cosmetic procedures, a small restaurant or at least a bar, some entertainment, then this will attract more visitors to the institution. By the way, it is not necessary to have a masseur or cosmetologist on the staff. He can come when his services are needed or work according to a specific schedule. If the bar sells cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, then a license must be purchased.

The approval of the project with all authorities, such as the fire inspection, sanitary and epidemiological station, and so on, must be carried out before it is adopted. Then you won't have any problems in the future. Some points can be solved even during the development of the project. It would be more logical to use the building in which there was already a bathhouse or to build a new one, taking into account all the moments. If this is not possible, you will have to equip all offices and rooms from scratch.

How much will it cost to open a sauna or private bath. The budget will depend on which type of bath you choose.

There are several types of baths and saunas:

1. Simple sauna in a residential area.
2. Large bath complex in the center.
3. Country sauna and spa with beauty and massage services.
4. Classic sauna.

Accordingly, the size of the room will depend on the type of bath. Whether it will be rented, acquired or built from scratch is up to you. It all depends on what kind of finances you are willing to invest.

When re-equipping old premises or building new ones, you need to understand that the lion's share of the money will go to the arrangement of the bath. You also need the bath complex to generate income and serve for many years without repair. When developing a project, you need to remember that the room should not only have high-quality waterproofing and plumbing, but also a well-thought-out interesting design, comfortable furniture and natural bath accessories.

The next task is recruiting. 50% of your income depends on who will serve your clients. No matter how chic the design and excellent conditions for rest are, if the client does not like the service, he will not return, he will also advise his friends not to go. And if you like it, he will come himself and bring friends.

Which of the service personnel should be in the bath or sauna?

1. Administrator
2. Cleaning woman
3. Bather (some customers like to be steamy professionally)

Where to look for personnel and how to check their professionalism and reliability?

You can contact a recruiting agency that will do all the work for you.

You can ask your friends. But in this case, you need to remember one important rule: they do not do business with friends and do not hire. If you still decide to take someone to work for you, then you need to immediately discuss all the points so that later you will not be not up to understanding.

If you yourself decide to hire, then you can publish an ad on the Internet and in the media. But, then it is necessary that applicants provide recommendations.

Such personnel as kitchen workers or cleaning ladies can be found by posting advertisements near the sauna at the entrances of houses.

You also need to take care of the protection. It is best to use the services of a security agency, fortunately, today there are enough of them to make the right choice.

You also need to think about parking.

The profitability of the bath business is high. True, at first you have to invest an impressive amount, but the payback is also high. People come to the bathhouse for pleasure. In the bathhouse, they celebrate birthdays and all kinds of holidays.

The price will depend on the type of establishment and the level of services provided. And, of course, don't forget about advertising. You can order a billboard, distribute flyers and business cards to passers-by. Send invitations to the opening of the sauna ...

And start working, keep the sauna in excellent technical and cosmetic condition, get profit and enjoy the process.

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