Leaving my job of 6 years to go self employed?

[linzimck2004]

hello i am leaving my surrent job to set up my own buisness and go freelance ...... i hope im doing the right thing..... i am teerifed but excited at the same time... would love some advice please xxx

 

[millyspook]

I've just done this and also completely change industry as well. I have spent the last 15 plus years in the financial services sector but was spray tanning in the evenings. I gave my daytime job up last month and love it. At last I am in control if my destiny. It's scary at first with no regular income but you will cope! I am so excited and have so many plans for the future . I just wish I had more money as I am so impatient and just want to do it all now. Good luck Hun, stay motivated and you will succeed. Xxx

 

[fayevix]

Good luck with it all, was the best thing I ever did.
Just be confident and keep doing good work and ul be fine x x x

 

[genie123]

please let us know how you get on! this is also my goal, but not having the comfort of knowing exactly how much ill have coming into my bank on the exact day like i do know is a very scary thought!

 

[linzimck2004]

thanks ladies ..... im just so scared ...... have my good and bad days ..... yikes xx:irked:

 

[Sam289]

hi, i did the same thing 12 weeks ago after being in the same salon for 10 years! I love it It the best thing i ever did should have done it ages ago, as long as you've got the knowledge, the confidence and the clients you'll be earning loads more than you ever did in the salon! Good Luck!

 

[kitty78]

Hi. I did it 6 weeks ago after 17 years in the salon. Not a single regret, am really booked up already too I feel so happy and relaxed that i wish i had done it years ago. You won't regret it xx

 

[fayevix]

How are you getting on? X


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[linzimck2004]

Well I done it guys ......My boss didn't take ut well atall she asked me 2 leave there n then ..... On the good side the support has been amazing clients have been finding me on Facebook contacting me through people the they know... It's been brilliant and my book is looking good for September already .... Thank u so much for all ur advice xxx

 

[jurate]

Well I done it guys ......My boss didn't take ut well atall she asked me 2 leave there n then ..... On the good side the support has been amazing clients have been finding me on Facebook contacting me through people the they know... It's been brilliant and my book is looking good for September already .... Thank u so much for all ur advice xxx

Hi, there are a few threads here that mention, that usually it is in your contract that you are not allowed to contact your salon clients for 6 months at least, please check this before you get into any trouble :-/

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[Shelleyboo]

Same happened to me I told my boss and had a text to say don't think you should come back! But after a couple of days worrying I put business card up everywhere and after 2 month I had an almost full diary alot of my old clients found me, so 5yrs on I have my own place and 2 girls working with me! Best thing I ever did love it.

Good luck x

 

[linzimck2004]

If u had read my statement there my clients have been contacting me ..... As I just said through Facebook ect ....2 clients contacted me thro acdriend that making there wedding cakes ...... Sobieski have not contacted a single client .... And for the record it doesbt say Anything on my contract .... I'm not silly ...! X

 

[fayevix]

I think, if your clients are loyal, they will find you no matter what, good on you girl. X x


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[jurate]

If u had read my statement there my clients have been contacting me ..... As I just said through Facebook ect ....2 clients contacted me thro acdriend that making there wedding cakes ...... Sobieski have not contacted a single client .... And for the record it doesbt say Anything on my contract .... I'm not silly ...! X

I was just looking out for you, and didnt mean no offence

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[taggyboy]

Jurate is correct in what she has said and it was polite for her to mention the point about clients. Whether you had a contract or not taking salon clients is not professional or ethical. They are not your clients they are the salons for which you received a wage. The clients did not pay you direct unless you worked on a self employed business. All I will say is once you get to own a salon you will want to protect that business and I think the point of view will change. Clients will find you, as has been said, but on average its only a few any more than that and It's classed as poaching.

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[taggyboy]

For those that are completely changing direction or course, say from office to hair or beauty I wish you much success


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[QT*KT]

I sooooo want to do this too!!! I am a hairdresser but have done futher education and also do nails, spray tanning & waxing!!! I work in an office, 9-5pm same thing day in day out and do treatments evenings and weekends. I can't wait to give it all up and become self employed as I love all things hair and beauty!! It's just knowing when the time is right. I think you're so brave!! Well done you and good luck!