Your story, relocating business

[Lac pass]

Hi! I have been a hair stylist for 13 years and have a strong client base.... Booked up to 3 months in advance. I currently work in town, small as it may be, it's in town. I live about 8 miles from town. The most fantastic building has become available near my home. It is 8 miles out of town, one road... The main hwy. in country. I would love to relocate my business here. I love my clients and they love me. I guess my biggest fear is they may not like it because it is not as convenient as the salon I am at now. And they may not come. I am planning on talking to some just to see what their thoughts are. Does anyone have any words of wisdom? I currently booth rent.

 

[squidgernetball]

I have a beauty salon out of town. There aren't many disadvantages except getting people to know you're there. I have free parking outside my door and many clients don't necessarily want to bump into people after their facial wax. I don't know about others but when I go to have my hair done I don't do much else so I would be happy to travel to a destination salon.

It's worked well for us.

Vic x

 

[WaxGirl]

I have a beauty salon out of town. There aren't many disadvantages except getting people to know you're there. I have free parking outside my door and many clients don't necessarily want to bump into people after their facial wax. I don't know about others but when I go to have my hair done I don't do much else so I would be happy to travel to a destination salon.

It's worked well for us.

Vic x

agree! if you have a good customer base and aren't dependent on walk ins then go for it.

 

[RED STAR]

I have a very large and loyal clientele, that I've nurtured for many years.....they have followed me from salon to salon, and supported me when I had my girls, and worked for a few years from my home studio.
I now have my own salon, in a small parade, within an affluent residential area.
My clients are STILL with me, which is great, and I love my 'off the beaten track' salon.

The problem I have, however, is attracting staff!
Good staff are sooooo very hard to find.
The quality of applicant has been....disappointing.
The best are established, somewhere else...... and as my salon has little footfall, I guess any potential stylist would worry they would not be busy enough.
Which leaves me.....working harder than I have since my youth!!!!

This is not meant to sound negative....for the most part, I love where I am....but it might be something you want to consider if you need to employ.

 

[Lac pass]

Thank you all so much!! Needed that bit of encouragement!!

 

[attitude]

As long as the majority of your clients drive, I wouldn't see a problem.