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Hi Louise, I would start putting together a portfolio to show to prospective salons, that's what they will want to see before considering working with you. Is the brow workshop with finishing touches? If so, I've done that one, it's very good. Another thing you could do, is ask to 'shadow' a...

If your clients are angry because you are unwell (which is totally not your fault) then they aren't the right clients for you. Stand your ground and try not to let clients' negative comments get to you, you've done nothing wrong :-)

Have you thought about your local beauty colleges?

I totally agree with AcidPerm, you've got to look the part. I would also do some research on the business to prepare before-hand, that's a great way to impress the interviewer. Also, perhaps come up with some ideas about what skills/qualities you could bring to their company if they took you...

How about: https://www.princes-trust.org.uk https://www.startupdirect.org My advice would be to train in one thing you love doing and totally perfect it - hope this helps :-)

I use Ovatu - speak to Pete, he's the man :-)

Weddings bring out the worst in people! I've never had the fiance wanting to sit in, that's a new one on me! But I've got some funny stories about wedding days and 'melt downs' - I don't do them any more, found the whole thing far too difficult. I totally agree with nailpod - got to get all...

Have you got some money behind you to start up? It might be worth doing some market research too if you haven't already. It's a great accomplishment to work for yourself, I love it, but I've had to learn the hard way many times. It's definitely not the 'easy' option, but the most rewarding if...

Hi Louise, Have you put together a portfolio of your work yet? Warm wishes, Zara

Have you thought about renting a room/chair in a salon?

Hi, I think you have more than enough qualifications to focus your business on. Google adwords is not the most effective way to get more clients in the beginning, £100 is quite a lot of money per month. Have you done some research in your area to find out who your customers are and what they...

Hi, How exciting that you've found your vocation! I think go for it, especially if you can fit your training in around your day job until you're set up and got some clients under your belt. A career in the hair and beauty industry means you will always have a 'trade'. I have worked in the...

Hi Samantha, You would need to be qualified to teach (PTTLS), have teachers and public liability insurance and become accredited by BABTAC and/or The Guild of Beauty Therapists. Hope this helps, Zara :-)

You will need a Licence and Insurance to work from home, the same as if you worked from a salon. Could you do any work experience? It might be worth putting together a portfolio and approaching all the businesses in your area that offer the same treatments, you could 'shadow' someone and learn...

Hi Matthew, A great place to go for this sort of thing is startups.co.uk Kind regards Zara

I would check with the Inland Revenue about this one. I had a client who took on self-employed staff in her beauty salon and she was investigated and penalised for not employing her staff. It ruined her business and she has just closed down because of it. It's a very 'grey area'. You could...

Every council is different. Your GP should be able to sign for you. I hope you get it sorted out ok, good luck :-)

Have you ever done any networking in your local area? That has worked wonders for my businesses in the past.

I would personally proceed with caution. 'Brexit' has had a significant effect on our economy and people aren't spending as much as they might normally. This isn't to say that things won't improve, I just think that people are 'being careful' because everything is so uncertain. It's just worth...

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