I know this thread is a couple of months old but I found it really interesting
I set up just over 5 years ago having retrained after being made redundant.
I had no experience of setting up a business.
I researched researched and researched some more, used the very best products I could afford after testing them thoroughly and was totally passionate about my business and clients.
Salon Geek was and is invaluable for my business and has saved me many costly mistakes (although I did make some, mainly spending money unnecessarily when I thought I knew better)
I attended every Business Gateway meeting I could and joined Federation of Small Businesses, their regular literature and information are also invaluable.
I have never advertised I relied solely on word of mouth and my website and I grew slowly every week/month.
this was particularly hard as I worried each month about paying my rent with this strategy but I felt it was as bad to over advertise and get a reputation as never being available.
I have paid my rent since day one from my earnings, luckily I have a fantastic husband behind me who supported me financially when every penny earned went straight back into the business.
I treat every customer with respect and courtesy and make it my business to stay up to date with trends, keep my salon spotless and fully equipped and it works for me.
I suppose my tips are;
Providing the best service I possibly can - Every time to every client
Using only quality products after thorough research
Having financial backing to see me through the beginning of my venture (first 24 months)
I set up just over 5 years ago having retrained after being made redundant.
I had no experience of setting up a business.
I researched researched and researched some more, used the very best products I could afford after testing them thoroughly and was totally passionate about my business and clients.
Salon Geek was and is invaluable for my business and has saved me many costly mistakes (although I did make some, mainly spending money unnecessarily when I thought I knew better)
I attended every Business Gateway meeting I could and joined Federation of Small Businesses, their regular literature and information are also invaluable.
I have never advertised I relied solely on word of mouth and my website and I grew slowly every week/month.
this was particularly hard as I worried each month about paying my rent with this strategy but I felt it was as bad to over advertise and get a reputation as never being available.
I have paid my rent since day one from my earnings, luckily I have a fantastic husband behind me who supported me financially when every penny earned went straight back into the business.
I treat every customer with respect and courtesy and make it my business to stay up to date with trends, keep my salon spotless and fully equipped and it works for me.
I suppose my tips are;
Providing the best service I possibly can - Every time to every client
Using only quality products after thorough research
Having financial backing to see me through the beginning of my venture (first 24 months)
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