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10 key questions

Why do I want to set up my own salon? What are the opportunities/advantages? What are the risks/disadvantages? What size ...

Already have an idea for a salon concept?

No doubt you have already been thinking for a while about having your own salon and have already come up with several concrete i ...

Create a financial plan

Consider the following steps as a basis for working out your financial needs: First of all estimate how much money you requir ...

Defining your target audience

The best way to focus on this topic is to consider these 3 questions: Which clients do I want to attract? What are the needs ...

Deliver the best service

Quality starts by putting the satisfaction of your clients at the heart of your thinking. As simple as this may sound, the diffi ...

Don’t forget to schedule your goals

"Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." (Japanese proverb) You may feel you've achieved yo ...

Equip your salon

Be aware of the jobs and costs you will need to facilitate at the outset: Is there any rebuilding/installation work that need ...

Get yourself prepared

Commit your ideas to paper Write a brief summary of the ‘overall idea'. Be precise, so that someone who is not yet familiar ...

How do I build the right team?

Building a great team is a never-ending process and it starts with you, your vision, your leadership and your managerial skills. ...

How much capital will I need?

Do I have enough capital to survive the launch phase? Financial plans are often calculated far too optimistically and your own r ...

Know your competition

As a starting point, it is important that you can answer the following questions: Do I know what the demand is for my service ...

Management is…

The main management skills needed for success are: People management [relationships] Financial management [cashflow] System ...

Managing health & safety in your salon

One of the most important laws which hairdressers must abide by relates to hair dyes and shampoos, some of which can be hazardou ...

Market and advertise your salon

There are 5 famous P's that are used in marketing to focus management decisions within these areas: Positioning, Products/Servic ...

Organising your salon

Consider using these templates to structure your time, team and client records effectively: Service card Performance statis ...

Searching for premises

Here is a list of questions you may wish to consider when looking for a location for your salon: What are my requirements? D ...

Setting up your own business

One commonly used interpretation of ‘setting up your own business' is that you are busy constantly ...and that's not far from th ...

Target setting and goal management

A desire for excellence in performance is not the same as a commitment to excellence. An inspiring way to reach your business go ...

The importance of a business plan

Be prepared to spend time in the planning stage that will help save you from many a hazard on your business journey. A business ...

Think about employing others

Deciding on the size of your team has to be balanced with your expected income and expenses. Below is a list of questions you ne ...

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