. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Business - Starting YourOwnBusiness Going solo
Have you always dreamed of taking charge and becoming your own boss? We explore the process behind going it alone and starting your own beauty business.
For many beauty professionals, the ultimate ambition is to one day be at the helm of their very own successful salon. Regardless of whether you’ve been qualified as a therapist for a relatively short period or are an established industry veteran, seizing control and becoming your own boss is a highly appealing notion. Going solo offers freedom, flexibility and financial gains on your own terms.
Reaching this decision is down to a wide range of motives. “People generally start or buy a salon for
different reasons: sometimes it’s because they are excellent at their chosen profession and feel they can make a better living working for themselves, sometimes it’s a lifestyle change and sometimes it is simply a lifelong dream,” explains beauty business expert Liz McKeon. Whatever the reasoning, it appears that more individuals are seeing the benefits of breaking free and venturing out on their own.
Starting your own business may appear to be a relatively simple process, yet there are numerous factors to take into account if you’re seriously contemplating branching out alone. It takes dedication, drive, commitment and enthusiasm in order to get your idea of the ground. If you’re unsure of where to begin, we’ve outlined some handy tips to
assist with turning your business daydream into a reality.
Initial ideas
The first step is to embark on that all- important market research. The beauty industry is a highly competitive market, so in order to succeed your business will need to stand out from the crowd. In these early stages, conducting your own investigations can reap many benefits and help you define the foundations of your enterprise.
Visit salons in your local area to find out what treatments they provide and how much they charge, speak to potential clients to discover their beauty likes and dislikes, and peruse online for information and insights. This will equip you with a real sense of
75
Image © konstantin23/
depositphotos.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84