Working for someone else is great for gaining experience but it can occur when individual's reach a stage of wanting to work for themselves and create their own dream! Are you or do you know somebody who is just itching to make their business dreams come true? If so... read our top tips and you could be well on your way sooner than you thought! Here are some of the questions and things you need to think about but first, you need a cup of tea and a solid business plan! ;)- What type of treatments would you and could you specialise in?
- Where would you do the treatments, do you have the space in your current home?
- Research a cosmetology business license/council permission (ABN)
- Speak with a tax accountant and research insurance needs and costs.
- Budget- would you need to look into applying for a loan?
- What equipment would you need to trade and can you work this into budget?
- Will there be a waiting room and special entrance for client access and rest?
- What style will you go for? Have you got any inspiration boards?
- Are you going to retail products? Visit local salons, find out the popular wholesalers!
- Check out your competitions salon décor and prices for some inspiration!
- Look into salon software? Will your appointment book be available online too?
- Will you engage in marketing through email, text messages or local press?
- Will you incorporate social media marketing and website set-up into your budget?
What we would advise to go along with the above:
- Get a salon telephone number to make your business look more professional!
- LEARN, create and use some social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter!
- Prepare salon leaflets for drop-offs. Appointment and business cards are also a must!
- Speak to a pro and create a logo or something that sets you apart from competition.
- FREE advertising! Ask friends and family to help promote you to their networks too.
- Think about possible ways to get regulars with loyalty programmes.
- Use Salon Geek! A great forum for people who want answers from industry pro’s!
