Lady_Stardust
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I am in very very early stages of gathering ideas and thoughts about starting a business. I'm due a baby in 6 months so don't intend on following through on ideas for some time yet once baby is settled and we've moved house and personal finances are settled.So this really is early days.
But what I'm looking for is any business owner (preferable beauty salon or spa) who would be willing to advise me on a few things from what their basic start up costs was like, how they got from idea to opening etc. Basically a few business related things.
I'm doing a lot of research just now into how to run a business and business studies etc. But obviously I can't see a local salon owner being very willing to confess how they got into business to someone who may potentially be a competitor. (I'm in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland)
My very rough idea just now is a high street salon with the spa feel and quality. I would like my emphasis to be on high quality products, up to date regular training, waxing specialist (my personal favourite treatment) possibly child friendly days/house. I would like to provide a good environment for any potential staff (flex hours, plenty of time for treatments to be carried out with additional time for changing, breaks to ensure rooms are clean etc) I have lots of ideas, all sounding very expensive and not conducsive to breaking even, let alone making a profit!
If anyone is happy to help, whether its just a quick list of tips, or a longer term email mentor I would be extremely grateful. I don't have any exact questions at this very moment but give me a few weeks and I can write up a list of things I'd like to know.
Thanks for reading!
I am in very very early stages of gathering ideas and thoughts about starting a business. I'm due a baby in 6 months so don't intend on following through on ideas for some time yet once baby is settled and we've moved house and personal finances are settled.So this really is early days.
But what I'm looking for is any business owner (preferable beauty salon or spa) who would be willing to advise me on a few things from what their basic start up costs was like, how they got from idea to opening etc. Basically a few business related things.
I'm doing a lot of research just now into how to run a business and business studies etc. But obviously I can't see a local salon owner being very willing to confess how they got into business to someone who may potentially be a competitor. (I'm in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland)
My very rough idea just now is a high street salon with the spa feel and quality. I would like my emphasis to be on high quality products, up to date regular training, waxing specialist (my personal favourite treatment) possibly child friendly days/house. I would like to provide a good environment for any potential staff (flex hours, plenty of time for treatments to be carried out with additional time for changing, breaks to ensure rooms are clean etc) I have lots of ideas, all sounding very expensive and not conducsive to breaking even, let alone making a profit!
If anyone is happy to help, whether its just a quick list of tips, or a longer term email mentor I would be extremely grateful. I don't have any exact questions at this very moment but give me a few weeks and I can write up a list of things I'd like to know.
Thanks for reading!