Beauty Boss
Thursdays, April 21-May 26, 2022 | 9AM – 11AM
The purpose of this program is to help you explore options towards starting and owning your own business. We will cover different topics including identifying if entrepreneurship is a good fit for you, understanding what it takes to start your business, learning about what it takes to get started, and more.
Week 1 – What you need to know
- Types of Cosmetology business
- How would you turn your expertise into a business?
- Why is Market Research important
- What goes in a business plan
Week 2 – What you need to identify
- Who is your target market- region, demographic?
- What kind of business?
- Who is your competition
- How to make sense of Market Research
- Menu of services and price points
Week 3 – The cost behind the business
- Financial Projections
- Start-up costs
Week 4 – The details of the business
- Location and Space Types
- Leases and/or Contracts
- Build Out and Construction
- Furniture and Equipment
- Franchise or Independent Business salon
- Employees versus Independent Contractors
- CRM and Payment systems
Week 5 – How to get setup
- Forming your Business – Legal structure, license, permits, and more
- Creating your Brand
- Marketing your Business
Week 6 – How to get the word out
- Launching and Growing Online
- Your Social Media Presence
- Local Directories