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  1. JanVenus

    Dodgy enquiries for massage

    Yesterday I had another enquiry from a male asking if I did 'extras'. It's not the first time and, unfortunately, it won't be the last - it's all too common for my tastes and I'm incredibly lucky that I've managed to flush out prospective pervs during the enquiry process and not had to challenge...
  2. JanVenus

    Taking card payments, bank or PayPal?

    I've been mobile for years, clients have always paid in mostly cash (very occasionally through paypal/bank transfer), never felt the need for a separate business bank account but I'm changing to a static location (Garden Room) and want to switch to mainly accepting card payments due to Covid-19...
  3. JanVenus

    Switching from mobile to garden building set up

    Okay, I've finally convinced my husband to consider me having a garden room after showing him the costs for having my own shop - can any of you tell me if it's worked out well for you? I'm mobile, have been for 3 years, but I'm not getting any younger and I'd like to put down roots rather than...
  4. JanVenus

    Blacklisting clients

    I'm a mobile therapist and I have this one client who has booked online twice before but cancelled at the last minute, but she had booked in for waxing this morning and I expected a cancellation but prepared just in case. Spend 20 mins driving over, unpack all my gear from the car and chap her...
  5. JanVenus

    Spa Break Research Survey

    Hi, I've created a survey to find out what most people want out of a spa break - I'd appreciate if you lovely people could take part by clicking the link below, it only takes 2 mins to complete and it's market research for a business plan. >>Spa Day Market research Survey<< If an admin feels...
  6. JanVenus

    Gel pedicure

    I've never put gel polish on toenails before - is there anyone with experience that would be able to tell me how the process goes with soaking the feet for hard skin removal? I was told by my gel overlay tutor that you couldn't soak the fingers for cuticle work because the gel wouldn't stick...
  7. JanVenus

    The start of something big!

    After almost 8 months of back and forth, organising PVG record updates (protecting vulnerable groups disclosure) and chasing up the local council - I'm going to be spending an afternoon next week doing beauty treatments in the care home along the road from my house. They want me to go...
  8. JanVenus

    Mobile therapists - hot mitt/towel quandry

    How do other mobile beauticians deal with a facial requiring hot mitts or a hot towel? I've been researching thermal storage options but the reviews of them don't give me much hope. Do you exclude it as part of a facial or do you have a secret formula to keeping them hot between leaving your...
  9. JanVenus

    Does mobile = emergency to clients?

    At least once a week I get a call from someone who asks me if I can be at their house in the next hour or so, and I need to knock them back because it's far too little notice. Do any other mobile beauticians/nail techs have this problem? I like to have at least 6 hours notice, so I can ensure...
  10. JanVenus

    Small storage "hack"

    So, I've been doing this for a while - sometimes I'll see a good deal on glitter or little embellishments but they arrive in bags rather than pots ... Aldi to the rescue! They sell little lemon and Belgian chocolate cheesecakes in these lovely little glass pots with sturdy plastic lids in...
  11. JanVenus

    Negative review anxiety

    I recently had a client ask to book in for wedding makeup trial for herself and 2 bridesmaids and we set a day (2 weeks before the wedding) but she wasn't sure of a time - I asked her to discuss with her friends and get back in touch with a time and send me her address (I'm mobile). A week goes...
  12. JanVenus

    Advice needed - what do I call my profession?

    Hi, first time poster here. I run my own mobile business offering facial, lacquer and gel manicures and Bridal and Evening makeup. I've always just referred to myself as a Makeup Artist and Manicurist but as I complete more training (advanced facials and HD brows), that title doesn't really...
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