Starting my own business

[Ruthvenx3]

Hi Geeks
I am currently employed in a salon in Edinburgh but live in the Scottish Borders (around a 50 mile commute!). I know I'd really like to start up on my own nearer home but I'm not sure where to start! I have about 5 years experience and know what I want from a salon. The issue is I only have about 10 clients near home. Is it worth just going for it or would I be better working for someone again to build up clients in the area?
ANY help will be much appreciated! X

 

[Ruthvenx3]

Aaaaany help at all? [emoji8]

 

[FlawlessBeauty]

When you say start up on your own nearer home what do you mean? Mobile, home based, buying a salon? X

 

[ChaChasBeauty]

Hiya, yes flawless beauty is right. You need to have a clear idea of what type of beauty business you would like to set up. A salon, mobile, evening and weekend mobile. Renting a beauty room within a hairdressers. When you have what you would like to do in mind, you can start to see if it fits where you live. Also I have found doing a small business plan is very helpful in bringing to mind what things are needed in running a beauty salon. Wish you all the best.

 

[jbr]

A business plan is a really good idea, it can help you understand how much business you would need to be generating to deliver a profit, then you can decide if it's viable, or if you're better off doing something different in the short term that can get you to where you want to be.

 

[Ruthvenx3]

Thanks all for your replies! I will get cracking with a business plan before making any decision. Would definitely be looking at salon based (either my own or renting a space) rather than mobile/home. X