While the occupation of a nurse is one of the most important and incredible jobs, it can be exhausting to keep up with. With the demand for nurses on the rise but the wages not matching the exhausting hours, nurses often tire of the insane schedule and harsh demands of the environment. So, many nurses have turned to med spa services as either another form of income or an entirely new career path.
If you find yourself on this journey, freshly licensed to perform aesthetic injections, anxious to open a med spa, but unsure of where to start, we’re here for you. Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to begin your new career, open a med spa, and start your own business.
First Steps Are The Most Important
Your first steps in opening your med spa are some of the most important, as they will lay the foundation for how your business operates. The best way to approach something new is to do the research first. With great information and a plan, you can open your med spa and begin your new career! Let’s look at some of the first steps you’ll need to take.
Step 1: Become A Licensed Cosmetic Injector
If you weren’t aware, you’d need to become certified in cosmetic injecting before you open up a med spa. (Although, you probably already knew that.) There are many training courses that teach you the basics of Botox & fillers, so you can begin your business with ease. (We recommend places that offer hands-on training, so you can get real-time training.)
Step 2: Find A Physician To Work With
If your state requires you to collaborate with a physician, you’ll want to know who to work with before you go any further. Find a physician to work with, so you can have the proper oversight and qualifications for your practice. It’s important to know that the physician you choose to oversee your practice should be licensed through the proper channels in your state.
Step 3: Create A Business Plan
To create a stable, functioning med spa, you’ll need a clear and concise business plan. Start by outlining your services and figuring out who your target audience will be. Next, plan your marketing strategies or find a marketing company to help launch your business. You should have a well-defined financial plan and a good understanding of the total cost of opening your med spa. Important details to include in your financial plan include:
- Needed funding
- Profitability
- Cost analysis
- Cash flow
- Secure legal requirements cost
- Capital contribution
Step 4: Legal Documentation
You will also need to obtain the correct legal documents to begin your practice. There are many businesses that will help put these together for you, so you can cut back on the headache of legal jargon. However, you’ll want to do research for the state you are in to know whether your practice needs a physician to oversee the medspa.
Other Things To Consider
You’ll want to find the best location for your practice that is not only tailored to your clientele but affordable. Take your time as you search, and think through every positive and negative each location offers. Additionally, you’ll need to save and invest in the right equipment or your practice. You should have a good understanding of all the equipment you’ll need and invest in high-end products so your customers are always happy with the outcomes.
Conclusion
Starting your own med spa should begin with the right training. At AACM, we provide the most in-depth Botox and filler training for students, allowing them to gain hands-on learning and shadow our experts for several days. Through our courses, you can achieve your cosmetic medicine license and begin the journey of a new career.
