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FAQs

Your core client list is your bread and butter, so this must be securely in place for everything else to run smoothly.  They pay your bills and then some. Ideally, that group would keep you booked about 80% of your available working hours or more. When moving from salon employee to suite owner, the transition can be tricky.  Here are 3 tips to help with your career  transition to Salon Suite Space:
 
1)  Build relationships with your clients by finding common ground so that exchanging phone numbers is a natural thing.
 
2)  Become friends with them on social media. This will ensure that if you have to make a quick exit or don’t have access to their information through the salon, you are able to communicate with them just before or after you have moved.
 
3)  After you come on board with us, assure that their appointments stay booked – same time, new place.
 
Generally speaking, about 15% won’t follow you but most of your clients will be thrilled to support you in your new business endeavors. You may even see your referrals improve!
 
And of course, at Salon Suite Space, you have a concierge to help you build your clientele – with walk-ins, marketing strategies, social media – above and beyond what you previously had!

Rule of thumb is to avoid lowering your prices. You don’t want to sell yourself short out of fear that they won’t follow you. Express excitement about your new endeavors and expect loyalty. If you feel you need to increase your prices, do so minimally the first year of starting your own business. It’s best not to scare away faithful clients with a large increase on top of them driving to a different location and getting into a new routine.

  •  Security Deposit
  • State board and business licensing
  • Extra furniture and personal decor items
  • Design and/or printing for business cards, menus and websites (include hosting)
  • Back bar and retail
  • Tools – scissors, blow dryer, etc.
  • Renters/ liability insurance
  • Rent
  • Phone
  • Rent
  • Laundry
  • Supplies
  • Credit card fees
  • Accountant fees
  • Phone bill
  • Money set aside for taxes

Once you’ve made sure you have enough in savings for the start-up costs, which can be anywhere from $1,500 – $3,000, it’s time to nail down whether or not you’re in a good position to handle the monthly costs. This means looking at what your monthly expenses will be versus how much money you’ll be bringing in. You need to have a firm grasp on what your average monthly gross income is based on your core client list.

Absolutely! The key is to make it very clear and stay consistent through all marketing platforms. From business cards to social media to the décor on your walls, it all tells a story, your story. Get creative and have fun with it!
 
Once your suite owner journey begins, don’t forget to utilize your Salon Suite Space concierge to help grow and support your business with marketing ideas and social media posts, as well as booking new client walk-ins. As we tell our team, “You are on your own but never alone.”