As a newcomer to the massage business it is essential that you are able to source high quality massage therapy supplies from a reliable provider. This applies equally to a business that may have been established some time ago and, as anyone who is experienced in business knows, the ability to source quality supplies at low prices is often the difference between a successful business and one that is struggling to survive. Following are three ideas to help you get the best value for your money.
Find a Reputable Supplier
Once you have decided which massage therapy supplies you will need you have to find a reputable vendor, both of which tasks are easier said than done. A great way for the newcomer to find out what supplies are required is to visit and talk with massage therapy practitioners in your local area. With their experience they can be a great source of information and should be able to advise you on supplies as well as the suppliers that they use. Maybe go in for a massage yourself and once you are a paying customer it is amazing the information that someone will offer up freely. You will learn which suppliers to use and importantly which to avoid.
If you are lucky enough to find a good supplier local to yourself consider buying in bulk to get the best value and look for any overstocked or discontinued lines that you can buy cheaply.
Look Online
If a reliable local provider of massage therapy supplies is too expensive, does not have a wide selection of products or does not exist in your area you should look online. Your first task should be to look on a search engine for the supplies that you want. This will throw up a variety of online shops you can use. Before committing yourself to a purchase from any store check-out customer feedback for reliability and quality issues and remember to pay attention also to mailing costs, processing times and possible shipping delays.
Buying online is really a trade-off between pricing, delivery times and often quality, so take care. Perhaps you can make small purchases from a variety of online suppliers before committing yourself to a closer relationship with any one of them. As with non-online suppliers it is often better to buy in bulk, not just for the cost savings, but also because you are more likely to avoid potential stock shortages caused by unforeseen shipping delays.
Focus on Quality
Quality should be at the top of your list in what you offer your customers. It should pervade every area of your business particularly the individual service you provide to customers and the products that you offer them. Don't be tempted to compromise on quality for the sake of a short-term cost saving as it will not pay off in the long run. A satisfied customer is far more likely to be a source of future business referrals for you so make sure they will never have any cause to complain about your massage therapy supplies and products that you offer them.
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