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Hi Me and my friend went into partnership 11 years ago and it has been brilliant. We offer different types of treatments (She's nails I'm beauty) we have had a salon and worked self employed. It's been swings and rounder bouts over marriages, maternity and holidays but over the years it has...

Hi Kim, There is help for you from places like business link, they should be able to advise you on business plans and employment etc. And phoning your local tax office will get you started with registering for tax. I would speak to an accountant about what type of business/company to set up...

Hi Have a long hard think before you employ it comes with alot of red tape and issues. Suddenly you have wages NI and tax to pay for someone else too. Also holidays, sick and maternity to cover!! Saying that you maybe made of tough stuff though and find somebody really good. Could you rent...

Hi I agree with TracyS. The idea is fine I think it may need re wording though. Try and phrase it in a positive way. As in what they are getting rather than what they can't have. I would just write a brief sentence at the bottom saying. Discount does not apply to vouchers, offers and retail...

Hi I would start with 40/60 split. You can review it in about 6 months and it will be easier to say you are going to take less than you aren't covering costs and you need more. Don't forget you have had all the out lay and initial product costs including postage etc. You won't make much on the...

Hi Vicki Try not to see it as hanging around. You can get to know the salon and other clients. Also I get alot of people walking in wanting appointments and last minute phone calls too. So you may get some more business. When I first started I set myself hours and went in regardless of what I...

Hi Not really but it depends what the reason is for the managers request. What is she asking? Is it because your not a key holder or is she asking you to work the same as other staff? Do some days/hours need cover? Ask yourself if it's resonable? If not then sit down and talk her and explain...

Hi It is possible when you are working full time and busy. Just do yourself a simple plan to work it out. If you have to earn 20k net you need to add tax and costs to that. Very basically worked out that would probably mean you'd need to clear £30k in the year. That's nearly £600 a week...

Hi I didn't need her to do payroll or banking but she pretty much ran the salon in respect of the other staff whilst I was on mat leave and continued to over see all clients and staff and reported back to me on a regular basis. She was my eyes and ears so maybe a slight different position to...

Hi I would write a very formal letter sent by recorded delivery address to her full name. State the facts only and talk about yourself in 3rd person tense. Request that payment is recieved within 7 days or you will seek legal advice and she will be charged the solicitors fee on top. If...

Hi We downsized last year but before we did we paid £8 an hour plus commission at 10% of treatments after her basic wage was achieved. Our manager was really busy and she ended up taking home more than I could afford to pay myself! With hind sight I would maybe have paid 5% commission but it's...

Hi lozz You sound like you are in a difficult position. Can you have a chat with him to see what his long term thoughts are? When is his lease up? You need to concentrate on your business and clients will follow you so advertising won't be lost money. But untill you know where you stand be...

Hi It's a shame you feel that way but if you are going to do it be positive. No more 'it's getting you down' you need to focus on the fact you love tanning and want to throw everything into that. Rebrand- make sure you are using the best you can afford and get a bit of retail. Re do all you...

Hi We recently downsized to a small salon above a shop. Our A board has been great. We started with a couple of pictures of the salon and a few listed treatments on one side and then maybe you could do a great intro offer on the other. We have had quite alot of people off the street that have...

Sorry just read your post again do you employ or is it just you at your salon? One of my girls set up on her own and when she got pregnant she recommended places for her clients but had her book open for her return as she went on mat leave. She gave clients vouchers for their first treatment. I...

Hi I had a really similar experience to the last post. I ended up taking 4 months off but was really involved. I am lucky to have a business partner, so a good manager would be essential to you now and for any unplanned time off at later dates. Kids get alot of bugs!!! My clients were great...

Hi Have a look at your training manuals and any information you have from your companies also their websites may be helpfull. I tend to use phrases from their descriptions and slightly shorten them Hope that helps Josie x

Hi A positive from that is if you are off with your child due to illness or even on holiday you shouldn't have to pay out rent. It may work in your favor at the moment. My little girl is a really well child and I haven't had to have too much time off with her but I have friends who are off all...

I agree with another post that said you had a lucky escape. You don't want to mixed up with people that are comfortable messing someone around like that. I would feel like you and want to let the agents know I was fully aware of what they had done and how underhand it's was. It might make you...

New for march Recieve a Free Express Manicure with your Pedicure in march only Try and centralise it so ' free express manicure ' stands out and reads on its own. Always include small print giving closing date and ' treatments must be booked together' You could include something...