The staff at Entrepreneur Press and writer Eileen Figure Sandlin explain how to launch a successful full-service hair salon and day spa, a business that can be personally rewarding, make a lot of people happy, and be very profitable, in Start Your Own Hair Salon, Hair Extension, and Day Spa. The writers describe the six areas of your business that can help make your salon or day spa profitable in this edited sample.
It’s never too early to start thinking about some of the operational concerns that will affect and contribute to your company’s success. To begin, you must carefully examine your operating hours so that you can accommodate the greatest amount of clients during the working day.
You’re probably aware that the beauty industry isn’t a 9-to-5 job. Hair salons in major cities are typically open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in smaller towns. Sunday and holiday hours are often the same as those of local businesses such as malls and department stores, and typically run from noon to 5 p.m. Salons are often busiest during the lunch and early evening hours. Hours may also be required to suit particular needs. For example, if you do a lot of wedding work, you’ll probably need to open earlier on Saturday mornings, perhaps at 7 a.m., to accommodate brides who need to come to work on time.You’re probably aware that the beauty industry isn’t a 9-to-5 job. Hair salons in major cities are typically open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in smaller towns. Sunday and holiday hours are often the same as those of local businesses such as malls and department stores, and typically run from noon to 5 p.m. Salons are often busiest during the lunch and early evening hours. Hours may also be required to suit particular needs. For example, if you do a lot of wedding work, you’ll probably need to open earlier on Saturday mornings, perhaps at 7 a.m., to accommodate brides who need to come to work on time.
Salon owners that manage their time in a way that maximises their earning potential will see their business expand and develop faster. Concentrate with laser-like intensity on revenue-generating tasks. As a new business owner, you may be inclined to do everything yourself, from working behind the counter to managing the books and supervising your personnel. Instead, engage qualified employees (both business and salon professionals) to handle day-to-day operations, then delegate responsibilities so you can spend your time to things that will help you build the business and make more money.
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