Take Your Next Steps to Making it BIG in the Salon Business! Are you tired of working hard for someone else's benefit? Are you ready to go out on your own and live your dream? Does the idea of starting your first hair salon seem overwhelming? Are you an entrepreneur who wants to enter the lucrative hair salon industry? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then you are ripe and ready to become a salon owner. Prepare yourself for success by learning the ropes from a seasoned entrepreneur who started and managed her highly successful hair salons. Linda L. Chappo answers your two main questions, "How do I do it?" and "How can I be successful?" In this new book by salon veteran, Linda L. Chappo, you are given all the insider tips, tricks and secrets to start up your own salon, and make it BIG in the salon business. Linda makes it easy for you to start and grow the salon of your dreams. Whether you are starting your first salon or your fifth, you'll shorten your learning curve and get an invaluable education from her many years of salon ownership. Linda has been through it all and offers you the wisdom of her experience so you can avoid unnecessary and expensive mistakes. Take your next steps toward a successful future! "How to Start Up & Manage Your Own Hair Salon ... and Make it BIG in the Salon Business" is the premier guidebook for individuals who desire to start their own salon and gain financial independence. You Will Learn To: Outsmart the competition Optimize your retail profitability Be a more savvy salon manager and marketer Use internet marketing and social media strategies Use the financial resources you have to start your salon now! Discover shortcuts to save you money and avoid headaches Create a successful marketing campaign & get more clients Implement a business plan and reach your goals

Personal care, newfound energy, and a revitalized appearance remain invaluable commodities among consumers. Learn the ins and outs of starting a successful business in one of today’s hottest industries: salons and day spas. From laying the groundwork and establishing yourself in the marketplace to holding a grand opening and developing service policies, this step-by-step guide takes you from big-picture plans to day-to-day dealings in your new spa and salon. Plus, gain insight, advice, and tips from interviews with practicing hair salon and day spa owners.

“Learn How You Can Start Your Own Hair Salon In Just 60 Days!” If you are passionate about hair cuts and want a way to take your skill to the next level…If you are currently working as a hair stylist in some one’s salon but wants to start your own hair salon…If you just want to start a business that is capable to generate money for you even in the recession… If you are exploring what it takes to start a hair salon just to see if it’s your cup of tea…If you want to start your own hair salon and want to get the exact step-by-step guidelines so you can be up and running without any mistakes… How To Start A Hair Salon is a comprehensive guide that provides complete step-by-step instructions you need to know in order to start and successfully run your hair salon business without the painful process of ‘trial and error’. It will show you how you can easily take your hair salon business off the ground. This guide is written in easy-to-understand English and in layman’s language so that any one can get benefited from it. This guide is filled with over 50 pages filled with ‘meat’ without any fluff. It contains EVERYTHING you should know to succeed in hair salon industry. Here’s What To Expect From ‘How To Start A Hair Salon: Discover what you need to know before starting a hair salon. Learn what tasks are needed to run your hair salon. Find out the benefits of having your own hair salon. Learn what your role as a salon owner is and what your responsibilities are. Learn the different types of hair salons and decide which one interests you the most. Find out the various services offered in each of those salons. Discover the requirements of starting a hair salon. Get step-by-step guidelines on choosing the best location for your hair salon business. Uncover the secrets behind running a successful hair salon. Discover how to choose the perfect name for your hair salon that will attract people to your salon. Get insider advice on getting your logo designed. Get instructions and advice on creating a catchy a slogan for your hair salon. Get tips on creating a salon signage. Find out what branding is and why it is important to brand your hair salon business. Learn what products you will need in your hair salon. Find out how to price your services. Learn about the secret and proven ways of advertising your hair salon. Learn what it takes to run your hair salon business on a day to day basis. Unveil the secrets of making most of your money. Learn what employees you should hire. Discover the general hair salon industry employment models. Learn which employment model works best in which situation. Find out the pay structure for the employees. Get the insights on hiring the best employees and firing the bad employees. Get insider advice and general guidelines to follow as you start your hair salon. Discover if you should buy a salon, become a franchise or start from the scratch. Well… How to Start A Hair Salon has all the information that I learned back in the cosmetology school and has all real-time practical knowledge extracted from my thirty years of personal experience in the hair salon industry. It means this is not another raw deal. In fact, it is something that can help anyone to get up and start their own hair salon business.

The Open Your Own Salon... The Right Way is the complete step by step guide to planning, launching and managing your own salon business. If you are dreaming of owning your own nail bar, beauty salon, hair salon or day spa, then the Open Your Own Salon handbook is like having an experienced business mentor at hand Save yourself the expense of trial and error with this comprehensive guide * Be successful at raising the finance you need to start. * Follow the step-by-step approach to producing a business plan easily. * Learn how to price your treatments for maximum profit. * Understand how to hire, train and keep your staff. * Get tried and tested methods for long-term success. * Know how to get customers through your door and keep them coming back * Tackle your salons Health & Safety requirements quickly and properly. * Get 1000's worth of tips, examples, advice and guidance from an industry expert.

Avoid the mistakes that doom so many salon owners to failure. Set your business up for success by following a strategic planning system that guides you from concept to opening day while giving you a thorough education in all aspects of the business of beauty.

Considering a career in the salon industry? Are you a recent cosmetology school graduate or stylist new to the business? Being a hairstylist is so much more than "doing hair." It's about uniting inner beauty with outward appearances... it's about effectively communicating with and finding a connection to every client that sits in your chair. Mastering the art of communication and possessing professional business skills are just as important as mastering the perfect haircut. This book will tell you how that's done. The Business of Beauty is a how-to guide for anyone involved in the salon industry. Whether you're imagining your days behind the chair or are currently working in a salon and wondering how to best build your business, the Business of Beauty addresses such questions as:What do clients look for in a stylist and salon? How do I choose the right salon for me?How do I build a clientele? Should I sign a non-compete agreement?How do I know when to raise my prices or switch salons? How do I use social media to build my client base?What should I do when I make a mistake?Full of client testimonials, advice and tips from salon owners and successful veterans of the industry, The Business of Beauty is your go-to manual on how to create success and happiness in the salon industry. In an industry that survives on fulfilling the needs of others, the Business of Beauty teaches you how to take care of your clients and just as importantly--how to take care of yourself.

This book is a step-by-step guide to starting and running a successful beauty salon. It is aimed at the budding entrepreneur; a qualified beautician working for someone else who now wants to go it alone; or someone who is looking to change direction in their career. It draws on the experience of two people who have spent the last 25 years on the high street and in the field of beauty therapy. The beauty industry is growing rapidly. The face and skincare industry is already a multi billion pound industry. The desire to look good and younger has never been stronger. Men are increasingly joining in, with actors and footballers now promoting skincare ranges. In this book you will find everything you need to know, from starting up to managing your own profitable salon. It includes: - Training and gaining experience - Deciding what type of salon you want to run, and finding the right location - Planning the layout and decor - Buying equipment & products - What treatments to offer and what clientele to target - Managing staff and understanding employment legislation - Dealing with finance and accounts - Marketing and advertising your salon Contents: Acknowledgements; Preface; 1. Starting out in the beauty industry; 2. The Salon; 3. Salon management; 4. Qualificaitons, training and skills; 5. Staff and employment; 6. Clients and treatments; 7. Selecting products, equipment and furniture; 8. Business management; 9. Finance, money and accounts; 10. Marketing, advertising and promotion; 11. Formula for success; Index.