Tips for starting a new hair or beauty salon business...

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If you’re thinking of starting a hair or beauty business, or you’ve recently taken the plunge and set up a new salon, then this section is for you. I’ve pulled together some of our most popular salon start-up Business and Marketing Tips for anyone looking to set up their first salon, become a mobile hairdresser or a beauty freelancer.

25 ways to market a salon or spa on a £25 budget or less
25 ways to make your marketing budget s.t.r.e.t.c.h. for new salon entrepreneurs. Thrifty ideas to get your brand noticed.
Rent a chair or employees for your new salon? Which is best?
A key decision for new hair and beauty bosses. Weigh up the facts and make the right choice for your start-up.
How to start a successful hair or beauty salon
The 5 critical reasons why many hair or beauty salons struggle in their early years and how to avoid them.
How to attract new clients to your salon
New clients are the holy grail of start-ups. The top 4 ways to get new clients banging on your salon door.
28 professional design & layout tips for the perfect salon interior
The fun bit! How to plan your salon layout, maximise your space and get the building works, furniture and equipment to come in on budget and on time.
Setting up your own beauty or hair business
If you'd love to open a hair or beauty salon, set up a mobile business or rent a chair or treatment room, find out how to overcome your doubts and get started on making your dream come true...

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Salon Business tips for hair or beauty start-ups

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Learn new business skills to make your hairdressing or beauty salon start-up profitable

Starting out can be a real roller coaster of a ride. As the owner of a new hair or beauty business you’ll find you need a new range of skills and knowledge. So, avoid learning the hard way – invest some time in developing these business skills and get a head start.

How To Get The Best Deal On Your Salon Premises And Reduce Your Overheads

Thinking of taking premises for your new hair or beauty business? This jargon-free advice on the pitfalls and how to avoid them is a must-read before you start negotiating with your landlord-to-be.

9 Time Management Ideas For Salons And Spas

Setting up a hair or beauty salon is a super-busy time. Here are 9 effective time management tips to help you get to the end of your to-do list faster and feeling less stressed.

Think Before You Put Your Home On The Line For Your Salon Business

Raising finance for your new venture? The chances are your bank will want a personal guarantee. Here’s a clear simple explanation of what guarantees are, the risks and how to minimise them.

5 Ways To Squeeze More From Your Salon Suppliers – Nicely

Choosing your new suppliers? Make sure you get the best deal and the most help from your new suppliers with this advice on squeezing a bit more from them.

How To Make Surprisingly More Money In Your Salon

Your clients are the financial life blood of your new start-up salon. Our easy-to-use instant calculator tells you how each client is are worth to you and why some are more profitable than others.

A Simple Trick For Better One-on-one Meetings With Your Salon Team

Recruiting and managing a new salon team can seem very daunting. These meeting tips and tricks will help make the process less intimidating and put you at ease.

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Practical salon marketing ideas for new hair or beauty businesses

When you’re setting up a new hair or beauty business there are 101 things to think about before you even greet your first client. With so much whirling in your head it’s easy to forget to put your marketing in place well before you open. Here are the essentials to jump-start your salon marketing.

Why Marketing Systems Will Make Your Salon Boom

Setting the right marketing systems up from the beginning will pay dividends later. And make your new hair or beauty business run like clockwork.

8 Salon Advertising Ideas To Save You Money

Advertising your new hair or beauty business is essential. But it can be an expensive waste of money. Top tips on getting the most from your salon advertising in the local press.

How To Write A Hair Or Beauty Salon Press Release

Even in these days of salon social a press release for your launch is still one of the best ways to start getting your brand out there. Here’s how to write a press release your local media will love.

Should You Offer Salon Discounts And Deals?

Should you discount your prices? Even John Lewis and Waitrose offer discounts from time to time. The secret is in knowing when and how to offer reductions, especially in the early days of business.

5 Quick Ways To Check Your Salon Marketing Is Working

How do you know whether your new marketing activities are paying off? Measure these key salon statistics each month and you’ll soon know what works best for you start-up.

How To Coax Email Addresses Out Of Hair & Beauty Clients

Building a client email database is one of the most valuable marketing activities you can do. Find it awkward to ask clients for their email addresses? You’re not alone. Try these tips.

Starting out on your own can be daunting so keep in mind these inspirational words...

“If you work just for money, you’ll never make it, but if you love what you’re doing and you always put the customer first, success will be yours.”
– Ray Kroc

FREE Start-up Salon Marketing Plan Guide

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Dates & events to promote throughout the year
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