OASIS DAY SPA 123 S. Boulevard San Francisco, Ca 43022 415-223-5543 www.oasisspa.com EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MISSION STATEMENT Oasis day spa believes that the elimination of stress and tension is critical to the improvement and maintenance of overall well being. Oasis day Spa works to improve quality of life through physical and mental rejuvenation. Self esteem and a balance of health and wellness is achieved in the Oasis of calm at our Spa. Treatments, designed to satisfy the whole body, are provided by highly trained staff in the field of massage therapy, esthetics and skincare as well as a full range of body therapies. Our on-going goal is to exceed the expectations of our individual, group, and corporate clientele with hands-on professional service. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Oasis Day Spa offers a wide variety of mind and body healing services and products. The salon aspect of the business will provide both males and females with any type of hair styling services. The spa business is devoted to providing holistic methods of massage, body work, and energy work. This is all done in a relaxing, serene setting MARKETING STRATEGY The greater majority of customers will be from the nearby Interstate and surrounding businesses. The use of radio, billboard and television advertising will be a major asset made to attract customers. Other uses of promotional media wil include web site ordering, direct mail, affiliate marketing that includes other websites, ie amazon and hotels and resorts. OBJECTIVES OF THE BUSINESS To carry out our business mission, the main objective of the team to operate the first year with minimal loss have a decent operating profit by the second year of operations. Enhance the work environment and compensation for all our employees Implement management policies that will result in a above the average returns to any investors and also will not interfere with the spa’s capability to provide the top of the line service to its customers offer competitive compensation, continuing education on treatments and products, discounts on products and spa services make our customers goals for inner and outer wellbeing as simple as possible Objectives to support these goals include: continue to develop the quality of our superior customer service Implement a benefits plan for all employees, both full and part time. work to give our employees the proper training and knowledge needed to fulfill what our name says about us. Company Background: Our company will provide services for our clients that include: customized skin treatments, full body waxing, massage, hair services, makeup applications, manicures and pedicures. We will carry a variety of hair and skin care products that our clients can purchase for their at home use, so that they may maintain their customized services. Having insurance will be vital for our company as we are dealing with chemicals and people. Our company will have opportunity for growth as the more business we receive the more products and services we will be able to offer. Our business will pose little risk as even during a dwelling economy, people will still need their hair and beauty services maintained. Each of our employees will be required to supply their own proof of insurance or be added on to the business insurance coverage which will result in a fee. Salon Spa Association provides coverage for professionals in the beauty industry for as low as $165/per year. Management Team Spa Manager- Assist with overseeing the daily operations of the spa, as well as organizing finances and payroll. Oversee and acknowledge employees are meeting goals and following rules. Spa Coordinator- Handle all clients in a professional, courteous manner, serving as the day spa’s first impression. He/she is responsible for the overall operation, and cleanliness of the reception area including scheduling appointments. They should anticipate the client’s needs, and exceed their expectations. Certified Massage Therapist- Experienced and licensed. Nonsmoker. Trained in all types of massage including: Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Prenatal etc… Esthetician- Experienced and licensed. Nonsmoker. Full body waxing. At least one year in the field. Microdermabrasion, anti-aging, sun damage, make up artistry etc.. Manicurist/Pedicurist- Natural nail care, silk wraps, and must give great massage. Hair Stylist- Performs haircutting, coloring, shampooing and styling. Eager to continue education and stay up to date with latest trends. FANICIAL PLAN: Five Year Projections Income Statement Net sales 1 2 3 4 5 $1,540,000 $1,680,980 $1,725,450 $1,845,650 $1,945,250 Cost of goods sold 600,000 650,450 Net operating income $940,000 $1,030,530 $1,054,500 $1,135,420 $1,198,730 Operating expenses 864,000 899,460 921,350 965,020 999,560 $131,070 $133,150 $170,400 $199,170 Net income $76,000 670,950 710,230 746,520 The net sales are based on 8 customers an hour at a $ 62.50 an hour per customer, also a retail selection of at home spa treatments. We start can start out with ten employees making $35,000 a year which is comparable to what a message therapist( which is a general occupation in this type of business but does not necessarily represent the only type of employee on payroll) makes in our area a year, according to salary.com. The cost of goods sold represents all: (both supply for services and retail) facial treatments, herbal supplements, body lotions, body crèmes, ect... With some costs from $50-$150 per unit. The operating expenses are based on a monthly cost witch is broken down in the start up capital estimate. CAPITAL REQUIRED: Start-Up Capital Estimate Monthly Costs Monthly Expenses Cash Needed to Start % of Total Salary of owner-manager $5,500 $11,000 2.6% All other salaries and wages 30,000 90,000 21.3% 10 @ 35000/year Rent 1,300 3,900 0.9% Advertising 2,500 7,500 1.8% Delivery expense 1,500 4,500 1.1% Supplies 10,000 30,000 7.1% Telephone 300 900 0.2% Other utilities 1,000 3,000 0.7% Insurance 1,250 1,250 0.3% Taxes, including social security 1,250 5,000 1.2% Loan payment 10,000 30,000 7.1% Maintenance 2,000 6,000 1.4% Legal and other professional fees 1,000 3,000 0.7% Miscellaneous 5,000 15,000 3.5% Subtotal 72,600 $211,050 49.9% Source of Estimate 1300 sq ft at $1.00 sq ft $500,000 at 60 months One-Time Costs Cash Needed to Start % of Total Fixtures and equipment $65,000 15.4% Decorating and remodeling 25,000 5.9% Installation charges 7,000 1.7% Starting inventory 25,000 5.9% Deposits with public utilities 2,500 0.6% Legal and other professional fees 15,000 3.5% Licenses and permits 17,000 4.0% Advertising and promotion for opening 30,000 7.1% Cash 10,000 2.4% Other 15,000 3.5% Subtotal $211,500 50.1% Total Estimated Start-Up Capital $422,550 100% Source of Estimate All wages and salaries are based on average yearly incomes (broken down into monthly wages) in our area.The initial loan or investment amount is $ 500,000 dollars which is broken down in the chart above. The repayment term is based on a 5 year loan at a 5% rate which is broken down to $10,000 a month payment. The minimum building size would be about 1300 sq ft and cost is factored at $ 1.00 a sq ft a month in rent. The estimated fixtures and equipment include but are not limited to: computers, phones tables, chairs, desks, supplies and other various one time fees. An initial investment to set up the proper atmosphere inside and out of the building is represented in the decorating and remodeling column. The difference between the total estimated star-up capital and the initial loan amount shall be kept in a bank account for liquidity money which is to be used at discretion where needed. Marketing Plan Strengths of this particular day spa are that of superior service compared to the rest. We aim to make our customers extremely happy with the service that they recieve and only employ the best that there is to make sure nothing is done wrong. Weaknesses of this particular day spa are that he products that we provide, and sell, at this particular day spa are that we sell superios products and provide a guarantee that if the consumer is not content with thier product, they can attain a refund. Price comparison is cheaper than most day spas, as we provide the highest quality at lower prices, and strive for a great reputation. Location Analysis A proposed area for great business in day spas is around the higher income brackets, seeing as they are more likely to handle bigger amounts, although the business cannot discredit the middle man. A great area would be near an interstate and surrounding businesses. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will account for a smaller percentage of customers but the majority from the interstate and the businesses surrounding the spa. Management At Present, Mr. Tony XXXXXXX is the owner and manager of Oasis Day Spa. Tony has over ten years prior experience in the Hotel and Day Spa industry working for state competitors. Mr. XXXXXXX has previously worked in a variety of service related industries as wall as marketing and product services. Oasis Day Spa has been a business partnership for two years, realizing a 250% growth rate between January of last year to February of this year. The growth rate of the Oasis day spa has been highly contributed to the high standards se or customer service and satisfaction. Many customers have switched over to Oasis Day Spa from prior spa’s because of their new found loyalty to Mr. XXXXXXX. He has set up incetives for his employees hat rewards them for outstanding customer service, based on quarterly and yearly results. Under Mr. XXXXXXX’s management, a strong team of very dedicated people who love to work in the massage industry has been formed. As manager, his role is to identify new techniques, business, and develop different marketing activities. TONY XXXXXXX 123 MARKET ST San Francisco, Ca 99999 March 23, 2009 Ms. Megan Fox Hiring Manager Oasis Day Spa 55 Main St San Francisco, Ca 99999 Dear Ms. Fox: My ten years of experience as a massage therapist and hotel spa manager and director at Dream Hotel in Los Angeles has provided me with a good overview of how to manage and carry out the duties of a hotel spa director, which you described in your listing on the San Francisco Chronicle. My resume details my experience, education, and background. I'd be happy to meet with you in person so we can become acquainted and discuss what you have in mind for the person you hire for this position. I realize how important it is for days spa’s have qualified spa directors. If you are interested in meeting, please phone me at 555-678-9999 to arrange a get-together that works for you and I'll make it work for me, as well. Thank you for taking a moment to read my cover letter and resume. Sincerely, Tony XXXXXXX Enc: resume and cover letter TONY XXXXXXX 123 Market Street • San Francisco, Ca • 55400 Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1234 tXXXXXXX01@gmail.com •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Objective: Seek the Position of Spa Manager and Director SUMMARY: Remarkably knowledgeable, creative and skillful Spa Director with great background in growing new business opportunities, developing the market, overseeing the staff and customer relationship and performance; performing and managing the day-to-day of a Spa Business. Summary of Qualifications Strong ability to direct and build operations from all spa revenue centers. Thorough knowledge of spa retailing operations. Superb interpersonal skills. Great knowledge of budget control and profit and loss strategies. Superb ability to lead by example Uncommon ability to coordinate work activities customers and business associtates. Exceptional oral communication skills to negotiate and persuade guests and staff to achieve results beneficial to operation spa. Oustanding leadership qualities including strong desire to teach, coach and mentor as well as to develop and promote subordinates. Strong fairness, organized, and strong independent judgment. Great regard for the workforce, concern for quality, and guest satisfaction. Professional Experience Dream Hotels, Los Angeles, Ca 2001 - Present Spa Manager and Director Interpret Financial Reports and provide expertise on (projected) Revenue vs. Expenses. Project and maintain acceptable payroll commitments. Use financial plans for spotting trends, measuring productivity and monitoring progress. Control ongoing service and product margin analysis to ensure profitability. Implement opportunities for managing operational costs and boosting the bottom line. Develop Spa's Marketing Strategy and ensure a consistent image is being portrayed. Proactive in developing publicity opportunities and effectively dealing with media. Maintain and update all necessary internal and external signage. Anticipate, identify and ensure customer needs are being met in the best possible way. Monitor customer satisfaction with surveys, focus groups and comment cards. Develop and deliver credible, competitive, value-plus service to the customer. Guide staff to become caring problem solvers, cooperative, accommodating and fair. Implement ongoing skills training to ensure service standards are being upheld. Develop and monitor Job Descriptions and Staff Goals Planning. Develop and maintain Spa literature, documentation and process handling requirements. Attend Management meetings and convey all relevant information throughout the Spa. Hold regular staff meetings to keep staff up to date on all aspects of the Spa's operation. Ambient Hotel, San Diego, Ca 1999 - 2001 Assistant Spa Manager Performed all aspects of profit and loss, including services and product revenue, controllable expense, sales mix, and financial ratio targets. Ensured accurate, complete, and timely communication among various employee groups, including spa management team, therapists, spa staff, and company office personnel. Ensured the highest levels of client satisfaction by managing client requests, anticipating client needs, and resolving client criticisms. Performed recruiting, hiring, discipline, evaluation, pay-rate adjustment, termination, training and development, and other aspects related to spa personnel. Accurately measured inventory, placing order, controlling shrinkage, and ensuring professional product needed for services were stocked and orderly. Ensured spa facility was cleaned and maintained for clients and employees. Education National Holistic Institute Emeryville Massage Campus Phone: (510) 547-6442 Student Massage Clinic Email: nhi@nhi.edu 5900 Hollis Street, Suite Q Emeryville, California 94608 Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management University of California Davis (1998) References – available upon request MICHAEL A. XXXXXXX MD, FAAD (916) XXXXXX XXXXXXX Blvd Rancho Cordova, CA Personal Objective Improve the health of the skin so that it can radiate its own natural beauty Schools and Year of Graduation Indiana University School of Medicine, M.D. 1999 Hoss Lee Academy 2001 Milan institute of cosmetology 2000 Residency Training University Of California, San Francisco Previous Employers A Day Spa – San Francisco, Ca 7/05-9/08 Treated and interacted with customer/patients with various skin conditions/ treatments. Excellent background in customer service, as that was the company’s number one policy. Mello Me Out Day Spa- Sacramento ca 6/01-6/05 Learned to obtain knowledge from customers about current at home treatments they used and suggested alternatives/ or additions to there treatment that was catered more to their skin type. Also learned excellent techniques in extractions (removal of blackheads, etc.) without causing too much discomfort to customers. References 1. Mark Lees “writer of Skin Care” 555-6345 2. Thomas George Olsen MD, FAAD Chair Man of D.T.F. 555-2345 3. Angelina Jolie Former customer 555-6969 Security Geo Vision Video surveillance GV-DVR is a surveillance system designed to process video, audio and data from local and remote network environments. With more special features and integration versatility, it delivers powerful and streamlined operation performance as well as enhanced management efficiency. This will be an excellent system to have in place. While cameras cannot be placed in certain room (for privacy reasons) the hallways store rooms and exterior of the building will play a key roll in preventing and identifying theft. Sonic Wall Sonic WALL network security firewall solutions feature our patented high-speed Reassemblyfree Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI) to protect against internal and external attacks and application vulnerabilities. A cost-effective, object-oriented integrated suite, RFDPI is not limited by file size or concurrent traffic volumes. Utilizing ultra-high-speed multi-core architecture, Sonic WALL RFDPI firewalls deliver industry-leading price/performance. This will play a key roll to help keep our records safe and secure both for us and our customers. Security guard The last thing our customers need is to not feel secure by having a guard at the front entrance it lets the customer know that we are always looking out for them, also for our employees. Marketing Plan OASIS DAY SPA I. Overview and Goals a. Overview of Marketing Strategy The Marketing Plan is developed in order to support Oasis Day Spa’s goals and strategies. It is base on strategic goals as well as knowledge gained during analysis of the industry, competitive intelligence, and what Oasis Day Spa knows or assumes about its customers. Initial marketing tactitics will focus on the development of Oasis Day Spa promotional material, an efficient public relations campaign, including a strong Internet search engine presence, cold calling, and intellectual sales force. b. Goals of Marketing Strategy Creating a Strong Brand Building a Strong Customer Base Increase Product/Service Sales II. Advertising Strategies a. Traditional Advertising Advertising will focus on building awareness of Oasis Day Spa’s service’s and on marketing (online) services as a better and cost-effective way for purchasing traditional and customized massages to suit all customers needs. Advertising programs will include the following channels: Television (network/cable) Radio Print b. Web Advertising/New Media Oasis Day Spa plans to contract one or more third parties to handle its Web advertising requirements. The Oasis Day Spa will conduct Internet advertising in the form in Internet Banner ads, newsletters, co-branding efforts, search engines, portals, and press releases on Web sites that have high traffic-visitors that match Oasis Day Spa’s target demographics. Through the Web site, prospective customers can obtain detailed information on the services, request additional information, and opt-in or opt-out to future product/service announcements. Cost of Advertising Young and The Restless Internet (Primarily search engine placement and banner advertising) Print Advertising 7,500 5,500 3,500 MARKET/INDUSTRY TRENDS Ten years ago, the U.S. spa industry was just beginning to blossom. There were approximately 5,000 spa locations then, compared to nearly 15,000plus locations today. According to the International Spa Association's (ISPA) 2004 Spa Industry Study, there was a 25 percent increase in spas from 2002. Day spas were popping up on every corner, driven largely by the fullservice salon. Hotel and resort spas were few and far between, and destination spas such as the Golden Door and Canyon Ranch our leading competitors to Oasis Day spa were luxurious getaways for the lucky financially few. When it came to treatments back then, the basic European facial and Swedish massage ruled. A handful of product lines were used at the majority of spas. Skin care was simpler then, in those pre-Botox and pre-microdermabrasion days. Spa revenues in the United States are $11.1 billion, surpassing other leisure activities like motion picture box office receipts. There are an estimated 281,000 people employed by the U.S. spa industry -- 51 percent of these are full-time, 34 percent are part-time, and 15 percent are on contract. Employee wages and salaries totaled approximately $4.9 billion in 2003. While day spas still lead in the United States (they represent three- quarters of all U.S. spas), resort/hotel spas have grown tremendously and account for the second largest spa group (Club spas follow resort/ hotel spas with 6 percent of the industry, followed by medical spas at 4 percent, followed by mineral spring spas and destination spas.) Competition in The U.S.; In 2004, there were 136 million spa visits made in the United States (60 percent of those were to day spas and 27 percent to resort/hotel spas). The typical Spa Client broken down in percentages is, 71 percent are female and 29 percent are male. The average age of a spa-goer is 41, and two out of five spa-goers are under 35, 87 percent are white, 5 percent are African-American, and 4 percent are of Asian descent. College graduates account for 55 percent of spa clientele, and the average annual income is $72,200. Eighty-two percent consider their health good, while 62 percent exercise at least twice a week. More than half of spa-goers purchase spa line products (facial care makes up 27 percent of these purchases, hair care another 27 percent, body care 22 percent, and foot care 18 percent). Today's spa-goer is looking for experiences that deliver and treatments that show results. While some may go to a spa to be pampered, one also want to walk out feeling transformed, or more vibrant and energetic, or feeling relaxed and nourished. *Some Information extracted from: massagetherapy magazine, April/May 2005