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Open a Hair Salon: The Ultimate Guide

It's time to have the hair salon of your dreams!

• DEFINE YOUR BUSINESS

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• Select a hair salon business model

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• Employee-based

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• Booth/station rental

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• Identify what makes your salon unique

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• Identify your key target market(s)

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• Define the salon’s culture

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• Select salon business name

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• Decide on your salon service offerings

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• PLAN YOUR BUSINESS

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• Organize finances

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• Create salon goals

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• Set a budget

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• Elevate financing needs/options

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• Finalize service pricing

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• Identify start-up costs

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• Operational costs

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• Booking and CMS software - http://heymt.com/salonopen

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• Accounting software

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• Website (design, development, domain & hosting)

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• Workstation furniture

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• Waiting area furniture

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• Hair stylist equipment and tools

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• Salon lighting

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• Towels and smocks

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• Sink basins

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• Laundering solution

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• Plumbers, electricians & handymen costs

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• Salon decor

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• Consumer product inventory

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• Purchase backbar order

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• Identify ongoing costs

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• Lease or mortgage payment

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• Labor costs (i.e. wages, payroll taxes)

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• Utility bills (power, security, water, waste, etc.)

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• Internet/phone bill

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• General maintenance & repairs

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• Booking and CMS software

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• Accounting software

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• Credit card processing fees

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• POS/Terminal

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• Website maintenance - http://heymt.com/salonopenmarketing

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• Marketing costs - http://heymt.com/salonopenmarketing

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• CHOOSE BUSINESS LOCATION

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• Dedicate substantial time for location search

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• Submit LOI (letter of intent) and application

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• SETUP YOUR BUSINESS (Paperwork)

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• Get salon's Employer Identification Number (EIN)

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• Register for state and federal taxes

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• Open business bank account and credit card

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• Setup a business accounting process

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• Obtain permits and licenses

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• Cosmetologist license

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• State & local business license

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• Get certificate of occupancy

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• Get resale certificate

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• Get business insurance

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• Join trade organization

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• SETUP YOUR BUSINESS (Physical Location)

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• Contact utility providers (power, security, water, waste, etc.)

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• Hire any required contractors/sub-contractors

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• Order salon equipment and supplies

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• Purchase salon outdoor/indoor signage

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• HIRE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

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• Identify best hiring channels

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• Create a list of all needed positions

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• Create stylist training plan

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• Post jobs listings for team members

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• Interview & hire team members

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• Schedule & train staff on salon processes

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• PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

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• Develop & launch website - http://heymt.com/salonopenmarketing

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• Develop a marketing strategy

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• Create social media account(s)

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• Finalize branding

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• Print business cards & other collateral

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• Setup search engine info

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• Connect website to online booking software

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• Grand opening marketing strategy - http://heymt.com/salonopenmarketing

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• Post flyers in local businesses

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• Reach out to local publications

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• OPEN YOUR BUSINESS!!!!

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• Crush it!

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