I apologize in advance for such a lengthy post.
I need some advice. This business opportunity came at me out of no where today and my head is spinning.
Some background: I am a licensed aesthetician and also do nails/gels etc. I only worked one year at this, renting my room at 2 different salons, and I loved it so much. Circumstances forced me to take a full-time cosmetology job in a pharmacy just over a year ago. I like my job, but the schedule is a real problem and I would rather be doing aesthetics, however the steady paycheck and benefits is why I took it.
Today I was offered a room rental in a nice salon. The owner/aesthetician is going on maternity leave first of July. The rent is $400/month, which is standard in my area. What makes it unique is that she is handing me her clientele. I know not all her clients will stay on, however she has a good clientele that she has built up.
I have to make a big decision whether to risk it or stay put. What questions should I ask the lady? Is it rude to ask her average income? She is supplying the equipment but not product. I would set my own hours. I need to get an idea of how much the income will be compared to what I am now making at the pharmacy. I just don't know what/how exactly to ask.
Thanks for any input.
I need some advice. This business opportunity came at me out of no where today and my head is spinning.
Some background: I am a licensed aesthetician and also do nails/gels etc. I only worked one year at this, renting my room at 2 different salons, and I loved it so much. Circumstances forced me to take a full-time cosmetology job in a pharmacy just over a year ago. I like my job, but the schedule is a real problem and I would rather be doing aesthetics, however the steady paycheck and benefits is why I took it.
Today I was offered a room rental in a nice salon. The owner/aesthetician is going on maternity leave first of July. The rent is $400/month, which is standard in my area. What makes it unique is that she is handing me her clientele. I know not all her clients will stay on, however she has a good clientele that she has built up.
I have to make a big decision whether to risk it or stay put. What questions should I ask the lady? Is it rude to ask her average income? She is supplying the equipment but not product. I would set my own hours. I need to get an idea of how much the income will be compared to what I am now making at the pharmacy. I just don't know what/how exactly to ask.
Thanks for any input.