Help and advice on going self employed

[charley_]

Thinking about going self employed.. I am just completing my last year of college but have 3 years salon experience. If anyone has advice on the best products/courses to invest in... I currently do lycon waxing, eyelash/brow tinting, mani, pedi, shellac, fake bake.
I am keen to do extra courses for gel extensions, HD brows, semi permanent lashes and LVL lashes as these are big on the market just now...
I do not have an existing client base so any tips or starting up or advice on where to start would be appreciated!!

 

[JJH93]

Many people start doing clients around work hours to build up a client base and then leave their employed jobs

 

[charley_]

Many people start doing clients around work hours to build up a client base and then leave their employed jobs

Would love to! I just don’t have the space at home!

 

[AcidPerm]

Are you planning on working mobile initially or renting a room?
My advice is to not be a “Jack of all trades, Master of none”.
I’d recommend holding off spending money on extra courses and wait until you have built up more experience and a decent client base before investing in extra products, equipment and training.
Focus on developing expertise on a few areas and become known as the ‘go to’ therapist for those specific services.

 

[JJH93]

Would love to! I just don’t have the space at home!

Well you could go to them. It can take a long time to build a clientele up, so just be aware.

 

[charley_]

Well you could go to them. It can take a long time to build a clientele up, so just be aware.

My main issue with going to them would be having to wait on the wax heating whilst there!

 

[JJH93]

I think my beautician used to offer nails etc first and then waxing got added in so it could heat up while the nails are being done.
I was only saying because I went self employed and it's taken about 4 years for me to get properly fully booked because there's so much competition