Pampering people all day sounds like a great way to make a living. But just like any other business, it is still a business. Navigating the complex legal and tax differences of the various business structures available to you as a business owner is no small task. But here’s some good news. We researched for … Read more
Choosing which services to offer at your salon is an important decision, as it will likely impact which products, staff, and training will be needed. It may also require some additional consideration regarding pricing and advertising. Offering keratin treatments may increase business, as many people experience frizzy hair. They can take a while to complete … Read more
Women go to salons and men go to barbershops, right? No, not always. If you’re going to open a salon, why not make it a unisex one? You just have to consider the needs of both genders so that you can cater to everyone. Want to know how to start a unisex salon? If your … Read more
Thinking you want to help people feel beautiful and refreshed all the time? If you’re going to open a beauty salon, there’s a good chance you’ve been thinking about what it will take to do that. You’re likely thinking about everything from how much it will cost to what legal requirements there are. One of … Read more
Starting a salon out of your home is an excellent way to build up your client base and also keep your overhead costs lower. Without paying monthly booth rent at another salon or renting a commercial space on your own, you will have more funds available to spend on other aspects of building your business. … Read more
When you start your own salon, creating your pricing and knowing when to offer discounts will be vital for the success of your salon. By offering too many discounts or coupons, you can put your business in jeopardy. To help you use discounts, deals, and coupons in a way that benefits your salon, we have … Read more
There are a wide variety of products and services that salons can offer to increase their number of clients and drive up profit. Salons also implement a number of different business models in order to succeed, ranging from subscription plans to e-commerce. Services can range from styling and coloring to cuts and keratin treatments. Some … Read more
There’s something almost magical about hair salons. And maybe that’s why you’ve dreamed about owning one. You remember a feeling from when your mom took you to get a haircut at her favorite hair salon for the first time. Or the time when you went to get your hair done for the school dance and … Read more
As a hair salon owner, hiring a receptionist will be one of the most important tasks that you do as you launch your beauty business. The salon receptionist is the face of your hair salon. It will be the first person your clients see coming in and out of your business. Follow these tips to … Read more
As you may already know, running a business is no easy task. Even when you think you have all the ingredients needed to launch (and run) a successful company, many things can go wrong. According to Fundera, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, while 50% fail before reaching their 6th year in business. … Read more