Thursdays, April 21st, 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2022 | 9AM - 11AM

About this event

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