What You Need to Know before Opening Your Barbering Salon Business

Many barbering salons failed right from the grand opening day, and few that survive the first day hurdle usually run out of business prematurely or continue to struggle to stamp their feet. Have you ever asked WHY? I congratulate you for reading this article written by a Master Barber of repute skills and experience, and who is ready to walk the journey of your dream salon business with you. I was prompt to write this article when a friend of mine referred someone to me for professional advice. The guy has just venture into the business, and having spent so much to ensure everything is in order. Almost a year now, the salon is given him sleepless night, as new rent fee is about to be paid. To cut the story short, the guy left my salon that day with something I call; little things that count. It is because I like thing to be simple and easy to comprehend. Hence, everything about this blog is SIMPLE and this one seems not different. Here are the simple questions I must ask you before setting up your salon. Let start with these three questions that can determine your success or failure: Are you a professional barber? Your singly ability to cut hair only makes you a barber, not a professional barber. You are regarded as a pro, only if you understand how to cut different hairstyle with different cutting techniques, perform hair care and hair treatment, possess customer relation skill, and management skills. All these quality makes you a professional barber and you can acquire these, in less than 3 months if you are trained with a professional barber (click here www.optionsbarbershop.wordpress.com/barberacademy) In case, you are not a barber and want to invest in salon business. My candid advice is for you to go for the salon management course, so as to have idea of where you want to put your money and perhaps, if your stylist "fuck up”, your mind can be at ease. How much do you have? The amount of money you want to invest will determined the category of salon you will established. Basically in Nigeria, we have three categories of salon; Low Class, Medium Class and High Level Class. Your category is going to determine market segmentation, target customer, salon location, and/or services offer. If you can tell us how much you have, we are ready to work with you in achieving better use. NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG. Who is your consultant? One of the greatest mistakes that responsible for failure of many salons is failure to consult rightful consultant. “Who is best to trust your gold than blacksmith”.....Richest man in the Babylon. Who is best to give you an advice than professional barber. Get a professional barber who doubles as consultant to guide you. You can save yourself a lot of money for an advice you can get at price of bottle of coke. Many people see themselves as consultant, and that mistake cause them many bucks. Whether you are starting small or big, you need a consultant. You can even find one, FREE!!!. Your consultant will guide you in writing your business plan, and also provides counseling and guidance as you start your salon. ( subscribe to this article and receive next post on What should be the content of your barbering salon proposal). Every journey requires proper preparation to be successful. Hope this article prepares you better, for your adventure in salon business. Welcome to money spinning business!