What do you need to think about before opening a beauty salon?

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet.





http://www.ncacares.org/ -- National Cosmetology Association





http://www.probeautyfederation.org/ -- Professional Beauty Federation


http://www.salons.org/index2.html -- The Salon Association


http://www.naccas.org/ -- The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)





Research, research, research 鈥?this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:





* Start Your Own Hair Salon and Day Spa by Eileen Figure Sandlin


* 101 Media and Marketing Tips for Salon Owners, Stylists and Managers by Nanette Miner


* Successful Salon Management, 5E by Edward Tezak


* Beyond Beauty: Cosmetology Business Information and Resources by Janie Buchanan





There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check out these free articles:





http://ezinearticles.com/?Producing-A-Su鈥?/a> 鈥?Producing a Successful and Complete Salon Business Plan by Shaunta Pleasant


http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Buying-Who鈥?/a> 鈥?Buying Wholesale Salon Equipment by Josh Riverside





Hope that helps! I wish you much success %26amp; happiness in all your ventures!What do you need to think about before opening a beauty salon?
Location, Location, Location. As with any business, location is probably the top priority. Secondly you will want to make sure it is easily accessible for your customers. You can have a top of the line salon, but if your clients can't get to you easily or have to fight for a parking place it could be a real downer. Go check out other salons, and see what you do or do not like about them. This should give you a good idea of which way to go.