creativexox
Well-Known Member
Morning!
I'm posting this in hope of some unbiased opinions.
I'm trying to run my own hair extensions business, and to say things have been quiet would be a massive understatement!
I have tried everything I can think of, giveaways, asking people to share my social media pages, advertising everywhere I can think of (even my local shops) and so far I have only had 2 clients..
At first I was getting lots of interest and bookings for consultations but not one of those people who booked actually showed up.
What annoyed me the most about this is that I'm offering my services at a largely discounted price so that I only make around £10-15 profit all for the sake of building up experience and a good portfolio.
I get rude messages on my Facebook telling me I am either too cheap or too expensive!? I genuinely feel like I can't win.. I have asked friends and family to help me by letting me fit extensions for them for the photos and so far only my mum has said she wouldn't have a problem with it. But I now have to find the cash to pay for the hair for her when I'm not making any money.. I have given myself until the end of July and if I have no real interest by then, I'm going to take down my pages/accounts and stop advertising just to take a step back and reassess the situation.
What would you honestly suggest? I would happily endure the rude messages and texts from people if I was getting some clients in, but I'm not so at the moment it feels like I'm only experiencing the crap that comes with having a small business and no advantages whatsoever lol! All I am trying to do is carry on a career that I am passionate about whilst I care for my kids too but at the moment it seems the odds are stacked against me.. any advice? Xx
*I have been advertising for 8 months now
I'm posting this in hope of some unbiased opinions.
I'm trying to run my own hair extensions business, and to say things have been quiet would be a massive understatement!
I have tried everything I can think of, giveaways, asking people to share my social media pages, advertising everywhere I can think of (even my local shops) and so far I have only had 2 clients..
At first I was getting lots of interest and bookings for consultations but not one of those people who booked actually showed up.
What annoyed me the most about this is that I'm offering my services at a largely discounted price so that I only make around £10-15 profit all for the sake of building up experience and a good portfolio.
I get rude messages on my Facebook telling me I am either too cheap or too expensive!? I genuinely feel like I can't win.. I have asked friends and family to help me by letting me fit extensions for them for the photos and so far only my mum has said she wouldn't have a problem with it. But I now have to find the cash to pay for the hair for her when I'm not making any money.. I have given myself until the end of July and if I have no real interest by then, I'm going to take down my pages/accounts and stop advertising just to take a step back and reassess the situation.
What would you honestly suggest? I would happily endure the rude messages and texts from people if I was getting some clients in, but I'm not so at the moment it feels like I'm only experiencing the crap that comes with having a small business and no advantages whatsoever lol! All I am trying to do is carry on a career that I am passionate about whilst I care for my kids too but at the moment it seems the odds are stacked against me.. any advice? Xx
*I have been advertising for 8 months now