{"id":61283,"date":"2017-05-17T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T08:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/blog\/salon-tips-starting-business\/"},"modified":"2020-07-24T13:41:47","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T13:41:47","slug":"salon-tips-starting-business-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/au\/blog\/salon-tips-starting-business-2\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Need-To-Know Salon Tips For Starting Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening a salon is an amazing accomplishment, but as many would say, also quite the stressful experience. At the time, all sorts of questions run through your mind: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will I have enough clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will I be able to pay the bills, my staff?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if people don\u2019t like the salon?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list goes on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, salon or spa ownership is nothing new, and as it turns out, many current salon owners have also asked themselves the same questions. So, we spoke to a few of them and asked: If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Listen to the audio version of this blog, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/the-phorest-blog\/id1182467915?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">subscribe to the Phorest Blog Podcast here<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 12 Need-To-Know Salon Tips for Starting Your Business\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/3VHz573Jv03JGy3kXvvcwn?si=J6GfG722TCK9MoaX7jSLvg&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;What Would You Tell Your Younger Self&#8217; Salon Tips<\/h2>\n<h3>1. There Are No Silly Questions<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never be too embarrassed or proud to ask how to do things. If you don<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t know, ask. If you treat your business as you would your child, you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ll quickly grasp it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s there to be nurtured and cared for. People want to be part of a nice business, so create that.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kenpicton.com\/\">Ken Picton, Ken Picton Salon, Cardiff<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Choose With Your Head, Not Your Heart<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t introduce products and services solely because YOU like them. I dread to think of all the money I wasted over the years, buying into the latest fad product or treatment without doing my research first. Do your customers actually want what you are proposing to offer and, more importantly, are they prepared to pay for it? Note to younger self: pubic hair dye is never going to take off.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axiombodyworks.co.uk\/\">Andy Rouillard, Axiom Bodyworks, Hampshire<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Look After Number 1<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take good care of your health. You can<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t work every hour and expect to be a brilliant therapist. We work in a very giving industry, so it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s important that you eat well and take time out to be with your family and friends.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautytimemariamason.co.uk\/s\/\">Maria Mason, Beauty Time, Brist<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautytimemariamason.co.uk\/s\/\">ol<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Keep Your Eyes On The Prize<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our advice to our younger selves would be to stay focused in your business. It<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s important to be there all the time and immerse yourself in the salon from an early age. Artistic and creative work can still be an integral part of the salon but it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s important to invest in your business first. Also, surround yourself with great people.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hookerandyoung.co.uk\/\">Gary Hooker and Michael Young, Hooker &amp; Young, Newcastle and County Durham<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">5. Take Time To Recruit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When building a successful team, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/au\/blog\/hiring-salon-staff-top-tips\/\">build it slowly and take the time to look for people who have passion and creativity<\/a>. When a business is growing fast, it is easy to expand the team to meet the demand. But for a longer term view, build your team slowly and invest in those around you. Follow your gut instinct and surround yourself with people you trust.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vixenandblush.com\/\">Sarah McKenna, Vixen &amp; Blush, London<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Don\u2019t Put Off The Boring Stuff<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cStay on top of your paperwork. Last minute\u00a0tax returns are no fun when all your friends are down the pub, and you\u2019re trying\u00a0to find a receipt for a nail lamp you bought last June. <a href=\"\/?p=3482\">Oh, and get a good\u00a0accountant<\/a>, they\u2019ll save\u00a0you so much time and hassle in the long run.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axiombodyworks.co.uk\/\">Andy Rouillard, Axiom Body Works, Hampshire<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:marketing@phorest.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/18144833\/Phorest_WhatAboutYou.jpg\" alt=\"salon tips\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/18144833\/Phorest_WhatAboutYou.jpg 800w, https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/18144833\/Phorest_WhatAboutYou-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/18144833\/Phorest_WhatAboutYou-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>7. Get Techy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch the manual systems and go automated. My client database would have been much larger if I&#8217;d realised the advantages of investing in a good software system from the outset. It&#8217;s an essential tool for keeping track of your clients&#8217; details all in one place and can send automatic reminders and email offers, which helps to grow and nurture your clients.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisa Connell, B Inspired Hair &amp; Beauty, London <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8. Work Hard, But Not Only At Treatments<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I worked very hard in treatments and was always eager to please. Looking back I wish I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d learned to systemise things sooner and also to give myself more time out of the treatment room to work on the business. I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ve thought up some of my best ideas when I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ve had some time out.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podology.info\/index.php\">Laura Dicken, Podology, Yorkshire<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>9. You Get What You Pay For<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPlan for the long term! In the very early days, I remember buying a second-hand couch because it was a good price. I paid the price dearly because it wasn&#8217;t light and portable and when I worked as a mobile therapist it was my most important tool.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautytimemariamason.co.uk\/s\/\">Maria Mason, Beauty Time, Bristol<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. Reach Out To Others<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf I could turn back the clock and tell myself what I know now, it would be, don&#8217;t be afraid to take risks and build a strong network of relevant professionals and collaborate with more companies to expand opportunities.\u201d Michelle Duberry, Nice Nails Baby, London<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>11. Don\u2019t Compare Yourself<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere\u2019s nothing wrong with staying small.\u00a0Growth is good, but don\u2019t constantly compare yourself to other salons or feel\u00a0you have to own the biggest, shiniest shop in town. Never let anyone make you\u00a0feel rubbish for having\u00a0a one-room business. Grow at your own pace.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axiombodyworks.co.uk\/\">Andy Rouillard, Axiom Body Works, Hampshire<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>12. Give Back<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBe different. Giving back to the community is a great way of differentiating your business and fosters goodwill. I now donate free pamper treatments to brain tumour sufferers which sends out a caring and ethical message to my existing and potential clients and the public in general.\u201d Lisa Connell, B Inspired Hair &amp; Beauty, London<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15841\" src=\"https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/18144830\/dearme.jpg\" alt=\"salon tips\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/18144830\/dearme.jpg 800w, https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/18144830\/dearme-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/18144830\/dearme-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How about yourself? What advice or salon tips would you tell your younger self? Send us an email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:marketing@phorest.com\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">marketing@phorest.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">, <\/span>let us know either in the comments below or tweet us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/thephorestword\">@ThePhorestWord<\/a>! (Pssst! We\u2019re on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phorestsalonsoftware\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0too!)<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading! #LetsGrow<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h6>These salon tips were originally published on February 3rd, 2016. This article has been updated for readability purposes.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opening your first salon can be scary. Will I have enough clients? Will I be able to pay the bills, and my staff? What if people don\u2019t like the salon? 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