The Studio Tattoo Shop

The Studio Tattoo Shop
Phone number for tattoo studio in Dundalk Co.Louth?

Hey, I got a tattoo in a tattoo shop in dundalk co. louth, i only got it outlined and was ment to go back this week to get it finished but i’ve been sick and my doctor advised me against going this week. well i need to call and cancel my appointment and change the date, but ive got no phone number for the place.
its got sorta a narrow entrance with a dragon on the front and its light blue and white, its not far from the imperial hotel , i think the guy is called Gus and you have to walk up a set of stairs to get to the studio, please help i need to call tomorrow, as my appointment is on saturday !

I don’t know but I wish that I were in frekin Dundalk Co.Louth right now…LOVE TO IRELAND <3

The Studio Tattoo Shop

tattoo shop licensing?

what all is needed to run a tattoo studio in Texas? i know everyone should have blood born pathogen license but what else is required? does everyone need a operators license or just the shop owner? any feed back will help

As a business owner there is always a list of steps to follow in order to open your shop. Opening a tattoo studio is the same, but with a few differences in regard to state regulations that may be in place for this type of business. Each state has their own rules in regards to tattoo studios, so your first step is to check on these. Depending on your state’s regulations, you may not have to complete every step.

Legal and Financial Aspects
Step 1Check with the Department of Health in the state where you are opening your tattoo studio. Find out which division, if any, is in charge of regulating the tattoo industry. Some states will be governed by the Department of Cosmetology instead of the Health Department, but the Health Department should be able to give you this information. A few states are unregulated, so you are on your own in regards to health and safety issues. If you are in a regulated state, then you usually have to purchase a license to operate and there may also be local ordinances to look into, as well.

Step 2Learn the business. Not only do you need to know the list of regulations you must follow if your shop is in a regulated state, you also need to learn the similarities and difference between running a tattoo shop compared to running other types of shops. If you’ve never owned your own business, then you’ll be starting from scratch and may want to seek help from the Small Business Administration to find out about taxes, insurance and other aspects of business ownership.

Step 3Write a business plan. Having this in place will help make managing your finances easier and more efficient. You can find business plan software and companies to help you with this or hire an accountant to do much of this for you. A business plan will also let you know how much money you need to invest in your business, so you can justify this amount if you need to apply for a business loan.

Step 4Buy business software to track sales and expenses, schedule clients and employees, control inventory, manage accounts payable and provide other tools necessary to track every aspect of your business. Train any personnel that will be responsible in updating the various computer forms you’ll be using. This could include a receptionist, bookkeeper and shop manager, but keep in mind that having too many people playing with the numbers could cause inaccuracies that will have to be fixed at the end of the week, month, quarter and year.

Step 5Create inventory sheets to track all the supplies needed to keep the shop running. Once you’ve taken the initial inventory counts, it’s easier to track changes to this inventory and make daily or weekly ordering easier by entering the data into a program on the computer. There are different programs available for inventory control, so you can choose the one you are most comfortable using. Once this program has been set up, keep it updated on a regular basis to know what’s in stock and what needs to be ordered.

Step 6Start a system for tracking appointments for each tattoo artist. You may keep this information on the computer and/or use a physical calendar that is accessible to every employee. Besides a way to track appointments, you will also need a filing system to keep client information together and easy to find. Keeping up with client information, especially when their next appointment is scheduled, is an important aspects of managing your shop. It will also help you set and track employee schedules.

Step 7Develop a marketing plan to manage your advertising campaign for the tattoo studio. Advertising your shop is a must to let people know what you offer, where you’re located and how they can contact you. You can find adverting experts who can help you with this aspect, as well. Advertising will also include signage for the front of the shop and business cards.

Setting up Shop
Step 1Find a location to house your tattoo studio. Keep in mind the number of tattoo artists you will need stations for and how these stations need to be set up. If they need separate rooms and sinks, then you may have to remodel the location you find. You must check with the owner, if you’re renting, to ensure this is okay. Once the shop is rented, or purchased, have the utilities turned on and any remodeling completed.

Step 2Hire tattoo artists. Write up contracts for each artist outlining what the shop will provide for them and what they will provide themselves in the form of tattooing supplies and earnings. Some shops will provide everything, except an artist’s individual equipment; others will supply some of the artists’ disposables including paper towels, gloves, green soap, bandaging supplies and ointment; still others won’t provide anything and each artist takes care of their own inventory and ordering. The amount of items supplied may determine the percentage of money an artist keeps from each completed tattoo compared to what the shop gets.

Step 3Buy equipment and furniture to

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