Owning and operating a medspa has never been an easy role. Managing finances, overseeing staff, developing attractive marketing promotions and keeping up with the competition are just some of the responsibilities that keep medspa owners and managers up at night. If you are feeling extra stressed about the current economy, and want to ensure your Continue Reading…
Is Your Medspa Prepared for a Possible Recession?
Do you need a plan for your medspa? Have your sales plateaued, declined or not met your expectations? Did your medspa perform as well as you’d planned in 2022? With the current economy, it’s important now more than ever to ensure your medspa’s operations, sales strategy and marketing strategy are optimized for success. Acara Partners Continue Reading…
FDA Approves Daxxify, a Botox Competitor
Big news for medspa owners and patients: DAXXIFY™ (DaxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm), a rival of Botox®, was approved by the FDA on September 7, 2022. Like its competitor, Botox, Daxxify is a facial injection for the “temporary improvement of moderate to severe frown lines (glabellar lines) in adults.”- Daxxify. The Wall Street Journal says, “Analysts say the drug, Continue Reading…
What Makes a Successful Medspa, Why Franchise and Aesthetic Medical Industry Insights
Earlier this month, with industry leading publication, MedEsthetics, Acara Partners sponsored a video interview titled, ‘Succeeding in the Medspa Industry.’ Francis Acunzo, Acara’s co-founder and CEO, sat down to meet virtually with MedEsthetics’ Managing Editor, Inga Hansen. During this 25-minute conversation, Inga and Francis venture into the territory of what makes a great aesthetic medical Continue Reading…
How to Take Advantage of ‘Section 179’ This Tax Season
As we head into the holiday season, it’s not too early to start thinking about your 2022 capital investments. It’s very important to place your large ticket item orders early so that you can accept delivery before the end of 2021 and be able to take advantage of IRS Section 179. Not sure what Section Continue Reading…
What MedSpas Can Learn From Traditional Spas
Acara Partners is always open for learning opportunities and to connect with other industry experts to exchange ideas, discuss advances in best practices and keep abreast of changes in regulatory compliance. We recently sat down (virtually) with two esteemed colleagues for a conversation about our medical spa community. Francis Acunzo, Acara’s CEO, was joined by Continue Reading…
The State of the Medical Aesthetics Industry – 2021
At the Aesthetic Next 3.0 conference in Dallas, Texas in September, Francis Acunzo delivered his State of the Industry address. During his talk, Francis shared his future predictions for the industry. For those that were not at the conference, we’ve recorded a recap of the big topics we foresee changing the medspa industry in the Continue Reading…
An Early Holiday Season
Each holiday season brings opportunities to see and be seen — in photographs and at in-person and virtual parties alike. Imminent holiday get-togethers generate a demand to look your very best! An early holiday season is upon us. Already!? Supply chain strains, logistics delays and manufacturing crises, as well as an unfulfilled demand for labor Continue Reading…
Keys to Launching a Medspa: Phase Three, Part Two
This week is our final post in the Keys to Launching a Medspa series. In this final phase, we cover equipping your medspa, management systems, recruiting your team, and finally, opening your medspa! Equip Your Medspa Define all the things that you will need to facilitate the procedures and treatments on the service menu. These Continue Reading…
How Treatment Plans Increase Sales
You’ve just finished up a consultation, and your lead is walking out the door without booking a service and with nothing in their hand to explain what they learned over the past 30-60 minutes. Does this sound familiar? Our team consistently visits aesthetic medical practices that do not utilize a documented consultation process. If you Continue Reading…
