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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

• Select a hair salon business model

• Employee-based

• Booth/station rental

• Identify what makes your salon unique

• Identify your key target market(s)

• Define the salon’s culture

• Select salon business name

• Decide on your salon service offerings

• PLAN YOUR BUSINESS

• Organize finances

• Create salon goals

• Set a budget

• Elevate financing needs/options

• Finalize service pricing

• Identify start-up costs

• Operational costs

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

  See description

• Accounting software

• Website (design, development, domain & hosting)

• Workstation furniture

• Waiting area furniture

• Hair stylist equipment and tools

• Salon lighting

• Towels and smocks

• Sink basins

• Laundering solution

  See description

• Plumbers, electricians & handymen costs

• Salon decor

• Consumer product inventory

• Purchase backbar order

• Identify ongoing costs

• Lease or mortgage payment

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

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

• Internet/phone bill

• General maintenance & repairs

• Booking and CMS software

• Accounting software

• Credit card processing fees

• POS/Terminal

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

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

• CHOOSE BUSINESS LOCATION

• Dedicate substantial time for location search

• Submit LOI (letter of intent) and application

  See description

• SETUP YOUR BUSINESS (Paperwork)

• Get salon\'s Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• Register for state and federal taxes

• Open business bank account and credit card

• Setup a business accounting process

  See description

• Obtain permits and licenses

• Cosmetologist license

• State & local business license

• Get certificate of occupancy

• Get resale certificate

• Get business insurance

• Join trade organization

  See description

• SETUP YOUR BUSINESS (Physical Location)

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

• Hire any required contractors/sub-contractors

• Order salon equipment and supplies

• Purchase salon outdoor/indoor signage

• HIRE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

• Identify best hiring channels

• Create a list of all needed positions

• Create stylist training plan

• Post jobs listings for team members

• Interview & hire team members

• Schedule & train staff on salon processes

• PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

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

• Develop a marketing strategy

• Create social media account(s)

• Finalize branding

• Print business cards & other collateral

• Setup search engine info

  See description

• Connect website to online booking software

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

• Post flyers in local businesses

• Reach out to local publications

• OPEN YOUR BUSINESS!!!!

• Crush it!

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