Hair Salon and Day Spa : Step-by-Step Startup Guide

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Media, The Staff of Entrepreneur.

Series:

StartUp Guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Beauty shops--Management.

Beauty shops--United States--Management.

Health resorts--United States--Management.

New business enterprises--Management.

Small business--Management.

Local Subjects:

Beauty shops--Management.

Beauty shops--United States--Management.

Health resorts--United States--Management.

New business enterprises--Management.

Small business--Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1321 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Entrepreneur Press, 2014.

Summary:

The experts at Entrepreneur provide a two-part guide to success. First, learn how you can make money while making people look good with your own hair salon and day spa. Then, master the fundamentals of business startup including defining your business structure, funding, staffing and more. This kit includes: • Essential industry-specific startup essentials including industry trends, best practices, important resources, possible pitfalls, marketing musts, and more • Entrepreneur Editors' Start Your Own Business, a guide to starting any business and surviving the first three years • Interviews and advice from successful entrepreneurs in the industry • Worksheets, brainstorming sections, and checklists • Entrepreneur's Startup Resource Kit (downloadable) More about Entrepreneur's Startup Resource Kit Every small business is unique. Therefore, it's essential to have tools that are customizable depending on your business's needs. That's why with Entrepreneur is also offering you access to our Startup Resource Kit. Get instant access to thousands of business letters, sales letters, sample documents and more – all at your fingertips! You'll find the following: The Small Business Legal Toolkit When your business dreams go from idea to reality, you're suddenly faced with laws and regulations governing nearly every move you make. Learn how to stay in compliance and protect your business from legal action. In this essential toolkit, you'll get answers to the “how do I get started?" questions every business owner faces along with a thorough understanding of the legal and tax requirements of your business. Sample Business Letters 1000+ customizable business letters covering each type of written business communication you're likely to encounter as you communicate with customers, suppliers, employees, and others. Plus a complete guide to business communication

that covers every question you may have about developing your own business communication style. Sample Sales Letters The experts at Entrepreneur have compiled more than 1000 of the most effective sales letters covering introductions, prospecting, setting up appointments, cover letters, proposal letters, the all-important follow-up letter and letters covering all aspects of sales operations to help you make the sale, generate new customers and huge profits.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright Page; Contents; Start Your Own Hair Salon and Day Spa; Title Page; Preface; Chapter 1: Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow; Earning Potential; A Look Back; A Look Forward; The Opportunities; Chapter 2: The Salon Scene; Chop Shop; Selecting Services; Smoothing and Soothing; Beauty Business Basics; A Day in the Life; Minding the Store; The Price Is Right; At Their Service; Swabbing the Decks; Magic Money Makers; The Gift of Beauty; Chapter 3: Casting Your (Hair)net: Market Research; Finding Clients to Dye For; The Tao of Economics; Conducting Market Research

Gathering Cutting-Edge InformationCashing In; Phone-y Business; Adding a Personal Touch; A Secondary Option; Charting Your Course; Chapter 4: Splitting Legal Hairs; Sole Proprietorship; Partnership; Corporation; Limited Liability Company; The Name Game; Claiming Your Name; Home-y Pursuits; The Business (Plan) of Beauty; Chapter 5: Leaving the Station: Assembling a Team of Business Professionals; Legal Briefing; Money Mavens; Risk Underwriters; Liability Insurance; Malpractice Insurance; Casualty Insurance; Workers' Compensation; Business Interruption Insurance; Computer Whiz

Chapter 6: Home Chic Home: Establishing a Salon/Spa LocationBuilding Basics; Good as New; Shop Talk; Getting the Look; Tell Them About It; Chapter 7: The Cutting Edge: Hair Salon Equipment; Personal Pampering Paraphernalia; Nail Tools; Fixtures, Salon Furniture, and Hardware; Reception/Retail Area Equipment; Salon Equipment; Hand-y Work; Shampoo Station Equipment; Employee Lounge and Workroom Equipment; Security Equipment; Office Equipment and Supplies; Furniture; Personal Computer; Software; Fax Machines; Telephones and Answering Machines; Cell Phone, Smartphone, BlackBerry; Copy Machine

Office SuppliesGo for It; Chapter 8: The Serene Scene: Spa Equipment; A Booming Market; The Spa Experience; Saving Face; Smoothing the Way; Hands-On Appeal; All Wrapped Up; Under the Sea; Getting the Look; Chapter 9: The Coiffure Crew: Personnel; Owner/Operator; Salon Manager; Hairstylist/Cosmetologist; Shampoo/Salon Assistant; Receptionist; Manicurist; Spa Staff; Aesthetician; Massage Therapist; Electrologist; Independent Contractors; Hiring Your Staff; Attracting Candidates; Conducting Interviews; Benefit Basics; Back to School; Taxing Issues; Workplace Safety Issues

Chapter 10: Professional Development Opportunities to Dye ForIndustry Associations; Industry Publications; Trade Shows; Yearning for Learning; College Courses and Adult Education; Salon Management Resources; Seminars; Beauty Institutes; Cosmetology Schools; Chapter 11: Blow(dry)ing Your Own Horn: Advertising; On Your Mark; SWOT Analysis; Get Set; Spread the News!; Go Tell It on the Mountain; House Call; Black and White and Read All Over; On the Air; The Big Book; Classic Cards; The Grand Unveiling; Chapter 12: Surfing for Fun and Profit; Your Personal Database; Building Your Site

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OCLC:

908670232