Home based salon

[*lisa*]

hi, this is my first thread and i hope some of you can help me out.

I've just move to a new area and want to set up a home based salon and i havent got a clue where to start.

ive been a nail tech for six years and before i moved house i worked in a nail salon.

I really am starting from the scratch again as i have no clients at the min, im in a new area and dont really know anyone :sad:
can anyone help me out, i need to know if

* If i need a license from the council
* best place for insurance
* health and safety regs
* best way to advertise
* pro's and cons of home based salon.
and anything else that could be usefull for me to know.

thanks lisa.x

 

[Kittensgotclaws]

Hi there, can i ask who you trained with as your profile say's nothing.

You will have to check with your local council about working from home as all councils are different.
The best place for insurance is The Beauty Guild,
Health and saftey is the same as in any good salon (not being funny but you should know this what with being a nail tech ),
Advertising.....flyers, cards, website, ads in local paper/yell.com special offers etc,
pro's and cons....you could come up with those, list all the good things about working in a salon and then all the bad things then you'll be able to see the pros and cons of working at home, eg cons, no walk ins like in a salon, pros, work your own hours, no boss to answer too.
xx

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

Hi Lisa, welcome to Salon Geek :hug:. Yes it can all be very daunting when you are starting afresh. Moving home is a huge task in itself.

Firstly, we have our very own resident Beauty Guild geek who is Louise Winfield who can answer any Guild questions for you re insurance. Her user name is The Guild.

Then there is also Marleys Ghost who represents BABTAC who also can advise you on insurance coverage.

Your local council should be able to advise you re setting up a business from home, although as a nail tech usually not very much is required. Also make sure that your mortgage or rental agreement allows you to work from home.

Regards advertizing, draw up simple leaflets with your details and prices and begin residential leaflet drops. See if you can leave brochures with local florists, hair salons and try to find out if any local schools are preparing for Christmas fayers or pamper evenings where you can try to build your business.

Check with any pubs or schools in your area who may be having a quizz night and volunteer a manicure or pedicure as a prize in exchange for handing some brochures out.

Hope this helps. Best wishes. x

 

[*lisa*]

Thanks for the replys,

Im going to see my local council now so hopefully they'll have some good advice for me.

Your right i should know heath and safety and i DO. I just wondered if there was anyhting different if your salon is home based.

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

Thanks for the replys,

Your right i should know heath and safety and i DO. I just wondered if there was anyhting different if your salon is home based.

Some of the things to consider when your salon is home based are as follows;

How does your client access your treatment room from the entrance? eg. do they need to go through the kitchen where there could be hot pots/pans on stove therefor potential for burns. Most insurance policies only cover you for liability within the treatment room and not the rest of the home. Therefore, if your client slips on a hallway rug, you will not be covered.

Are there rugs on which they could trip or slip on hallway floors?

Do you have working smoke detectors suitably placed on your home and do you know your quickest and safest Fire exit routes?

Do you have a readily stocked and available 1st aid box?

Think about the safetly and health issues within your home.