HAIR BARBING BUSINESS
Salon business is also a very good one
for any aspiring business owner. This is one of the businesses that require
little capital to start. Barbing salon business pays very well.
I am not going to write too much here,
but if you want know how profitable this business is just walk down the street
and interview some barbers.
Quite a lot of us think this business doesn’t pay, but that is a big lie. If you would visit a truthful barber he would tell you how profitable this business is.
Quite a lot of us think this business doesn’t pay, but that is a big lie. If you would visit a truthful barber he would tell you how profitable this business is.
The problem is that most people just do the
business for doing sake, they don't account. you don't necessarily need to know how to barb to run a profitable hair barbing business.
Below
are simple steps
1.
learn the skill: Barbing is a skill. If you intend
to own a barbing salon then you may need to learn the skill. Except if you don’t
intend to work there yourself ie (you intend to hire barbers). Learning how to
barb will only cost you some months of training, depending how fast you can
learn.
2.
Consider your capital: Your capital to start
this business can be as small as the cost of only a clipper. Around Nyanya area
of Abuja you will find many barbers who only barb with a small generator( I
pass my neighbour ), Mirror Glass and a clipper.
Meanwhile a friend of mine recently started a barbing salon around Asokoro district with N900,000. The amount you put into the business will ultimately determine the amount you get out of it. Consider how much you have. A good barbing salon will cost up to N200,000 to N500,000 to start.
Meanwhile a friend of mine recently started a barbing salon around Asokoro district with N900,000. The amount you put into the business will ultimately determine the amount you get out of it. Consider how much you have. A good barbing salon will cost up to N200,000 to N500,000 to start.
3. Equipments:
In most cases your equipment will greatly determine your customer base.
Below is some equipment you may need,
but not all of them you may have to get. Getting this equipment will be
determined by the amount of money you have at hand.
- A Generator
- Front and Back Mirror
- Super Tapper Original Clipper
- A box of Sterilizers
- Towel Warmer, Scissors
- Ceiling Fan
- Air Conditioner
- A Waste Bin
- Comb, Hair Cream, Shampoo
- A Sound System to keep the place lively
- A Television
- Shop Rent
- Others.
You may get all of the above but you
should be able to get the basics ones.
Location:
This will also constitute to your probability to succeed or fail. Take out time
to look out for a very nice location that is accessible .A place moderately
populated.
Other things you must consider
- The designs of your shop.
- Good character and customer relations.
- Working skills: your barbers should be very skilful. Without skilful barbers your business will crash just with time.
Ø Hygiene
and cleanliness: ensure your office is always clean.
Advertise
Your Business
Advertise your business, place signpost,
place poster.