Salon Ezine

Starting a Salon Business

Finding a location is important.
The clientele desired, the financial district, the marketability determines your income from your business. The thing about beauty salons is that every neighborhood in the country has their beauty salon.

How you decorate your office can attract customers.
Should it be businesslike, freespirited, casual or your own personal style will also determine who your clientele will be. People of like minds attract. If a potential customer walks past your window and likes what they see, they will enter your establishment.

Advertisement can bring in business.
Since a great many people are very busy, they don't have time to walk around or pay a lot of attention to what salons they drive past. Advertising in a local paper or online can mean the difference of earnings by double what you would earn if you didn't advertise at all.



The paintings you choose, the decorations - all matter.
If you buy your salon decorations at the dollar store, some customers may think that your prices should be discount as well. Most times, when you invest in a good piece of artwork, the customers will expect to pay a good price for services.

Handmade items, such as crochet or pottery.
Customers tend to not consider the price and just consider the originality and attractiveness of an art piece. They will expect as much creativity with their hairstyles. Your original artwork lets them know that you are a creative person and a creative hairstylist.

We prepare beauty salon taxes.
When you graduate from beauty school, consider the possibilities if you don't decide to seek employment with an already-established salon. Independent contractors and booth renters are basically self-employed and are subject to self-employment taxes. These taxes are not as bad as it may appear. With the right calculations, your tax can be reduced and you may end up with a sizable refund. We provide an outline portfolio for self-employed hairstylists and salon staff. Send your email to us from the contact page and we will schedule a confidential appointment online.