Running a successful beauty salon requires business knowledge, interpersonal skills, and cosmetology techniques. Key aspects include choosing a business structure like individual, partnership, or corporation; developing a business plan; obtaining financing; hiring licensed professionals; ensuring a clean and professional workspace; providing a range of hair, nail, skin, and spa services; maintaining health codes and customer satisfaction; and continuing education to stay up-to-date on trends. Paying workers a salary plus commission can incentivize building a regular client base which is important for the salon's success and income growth over time.

1. HOW TO RUN A BEAUTY SALONBY JOHNNA BYRD

2. ThesisPersonal relevancewhy this is important to meAudience relevanceWhy this a relevant to youPowerPointKeys to successPicking a BusinessMaking a PlanProfessionalismApplication,Conclusionwhat surprised you and things or of that sortWork CitedClass Activity Overview

3. ThesisRunning a salon is a complicated job involving business knowledge, interpersonal skills and cosmetology techniques.

4. Why this Is Important to Me!!!Cosmetology IS what I always loved to do… I have Been doing hair for a very long time. I would like to start a business that will be very successful but also able to help people that do not have as much money for some of the services that are offered

5. Why I think this Is Relevant to You…. Its very important to know what you are getting yourself into when are going to a business that has to do with cosmetology. Beauty is apart of everyone's life style. Appearances is very important to everybody. Letting someone that you don’t know touch your body and being in your personal space and trusting them not to harm your skin, hair or any other part of your body, it is important to know if this place is clean, sanitized and professional.

6. Keys to being successfulLocation location location!!!!!!!! where you work helps you to know what type of money you will be bring in.

7. Having a clean and safe working environment helps for the customer to be relaxed

8. The most important thing to know is that you might fail (http://www.salonbuilder.com/salon)

9. Picking a BusinessWhat kind of business do I want…???

10. Types of BusinessIndividualPartnershipCorporation

11. IndividualThis type of business is better for someone that likes to make his or her own rulesYou must make sure that you are responsible enough to meet all the duties to run a business (Standard Cosmetology)

12. PartnershipA partnership business lets you have more opportunity for increased investment and growth….. 9Standard Cosmetology)

13. CorporationCorporation is the best way that a business owner can protect his or her personal assets.

14. When you start a business by corporation you will save a lot of money in taxes, provide greater business flexibility and make raising capital easierbiztaxlaw.about.com

15. Make Up a Business PlanWhat’s the Plan…???

16. Salon Flooring and SpacingYou must have the proper amount of floor space for each stylist in the salon. (Pennsylvania Code)

17. Where to Find Money for Your Business“After devoting many hours to planning you business you will come to realize you will need at a minimum of five to 20 thousand dollars or more to start you business” (pg.78)In order to take out a business loan you must come up with and very comprehensive and persuasive business planIt helps if you can show records of your past assetsCosmetology Law Act of 2006)

18. Drawing Up a LeaseMost of the time when you own your own business you don’t own the building space

19. When you rent or or lease a space you must have and agreement between yourself and the building owner that has been well thought out between yourself and who ever your leasing the building from. (pg 845) (Standard Cosmetology)

20. Accounting SystemWhen researching for an accountant is important to look for and accountant that specializes in salon industry You may have and regular accountant

21. Protection Against Fire, theft and LawsuitsMust have InsuranceMake sure your business has the correct locks, fire alarm system, and burglar alarm systemMakes sure your insurance covers any burglary and damage to the businessMake sure you familiar with the laws governing cosmetology and with the sanitary codes of your city and sateKeep accurate records of your employeesYou will need a disability policies (Pg 845) (Standard Cosmetology)

22. What You Need To Know!!!“ The amount of capital you need to start the business depend on the type, quality and choice of salon design, rent and utility deposits, fixtures, leasehold improvements, opening inventory and equipment that you intend to use”Having a business out your house my be more difficult because of zoning restrictions some residents may not be tolerant of the flow of traffic as well as parking in the neighborhoodYou most have the right equipment(http://www.powerhomebiz)

23. Promoting your BusinessMaking up a compelling name will catch your customers attention

24. Create a logo

25. Creative style of your sign

26. Create a promote a website for you salonIncrease your cliental by Increa regulars advertising method http://www.ehow.com/how)

27. State RequirementsEvery owner of a salon must assign a person in charge of the salon in other words a manger of the salon must be present when the owner absence.Every stylist in the the salon must have a cosmetology license and while they are working the license must be somewhere on their work stationIn Pennsylvania if your are a stylist and want to own your own salon you must be twenty three years of age and been and have been experienced for five years with a licenses to own a salonIf you own a salon at your house the entrance to the salon must be located in a private home so that the clients enter the salon directly from the public thoroughfare without passing through any part of the home(Pennsylvania Code)

28. Other RequirementsNo part of the salon including lavatories and laundry facilities may be used for other purposeEvery salon must display near its main entrance a sign that must clearly state that it’s a public salon The salon must have lavatories on the premisesAll equipment must be sanitized after useU cant ever have the same name of any salon or beauty shop anywhere(Pennsylvania Code)How Do you Pay Your Workers???Salary or Commission

29. SalariesSalaries can vary from well over 100,00 a year to 15,000 a year most people that make good money had five to ten years of experience stylist that make 15,000 are usually just starting cosmetologist in a salonMany salaries depend on the salons location“It takes a few years for a beginning cosmetologist , barber or even makeup artist to develop a regular clientele.” (Careers in Focus)

30. Salary Plus CommissionWhen owning a salon the best way to pay your stylist will be by salary plus commission

31. Understanding the Pros and ConsPROSCONSPros- when a stylist finally builds up his/her cliental and brings in $500.00 dollars in one week then I get half of what they made and my salon would have brought in $250.00Cons of that is if I was to pay my stylist $200.00 and my stylist on had two clients and only made $170.00 on there own (commission) then I would lose 30 because because no matter what they get $200.00Standard Cosmetology)

32. What Type of Salons are There? Barber shops

33. Spas

34. Hair

35. Braiding

36. Nails

37. Full service salons(Cosmetology Law Act of 2006)

38. A Full Service Salon Includes…Hair Salon Business Services:Haircuts, styling and trims. Hair coloring and highlights Hair and scalp treatments. Hair shampoo and conditioning. Hair relaxers and perms. Hair curling, reconstructing and waving Nail Salon Business Services:Manicures. Pedicures. Nail polish. Nail repair and sculpting. Hand conditioning. Day Spa and Beauty Business Services:Body scrubs. Body wrapping and herbal wraps. Massage and aromatherapy. Hot stone therapy. Acupuncture and Reflexology. Derma abrasion. Anti-aging. Facials. Makeup and makeovers. Skin cleansing and care. Body waxing. Polishing, buffing and bronzing. Tanning. Piercing. Salon and Spa Products:(http://www.salonbuilder.com)

39. More things full Services Salons include……Hair Salon Products:Shampoos. Conditioners. Extra hair treatment. Pre-styling products. Hair styling products. Hair finishes. Brushes and hair tools. Skin Care, Nail and Beauty Products:Face skin care products. Body skin care products. Makeup. Makeup tools. Nail polish products. Nail finish products. Nail tools. Perfumes. Bed and bath products. (http://www.salonbuilder.com)

40. Expanding your BusinessThe more you have to offer in you salon will help you bring in more money for your salon“Opening up and full service salon makes it more convenient for your customers. Also the most services you have the more money comes in”(http://www.salonbuilder.com/salon)

41. Health and Sanitation….In the Salon

42. Sanitation in the SalonSanitationSanitation is very important in a salonYou can get many types of diseases from improper sanitationCosmetology Law Act of 2006)

43. Health in the SalonHealth You must be aware of a of a person medical conditionsExample: if someone had high blood pressure and you performed a massage you could increase blood flow to there heart

44. Medical and Health FormsKeep Track…..

45. Client Consultation

46. What Else Can We OfferWhat else can we sell….???

47. Selling in the SalonMany People like to sale products in the salonSelling other products in a salon helps to bring in more money for your salon (Standard Cosmetology pg.856)

48. Salon Image and ProfessionalismDo I really Like it Hear

49. Salon Take Over….

50. Costumer ServiceYou must have a staff that makes your clients feel comfortableThe customers must have satisfaction, if the customers have satisfaction then they will keep coming back(http://www.ehow.com/how)

51. Working With OthersIf you can not work with others then your business will never work.When you work with others you have to appreciate others ideas ands and opinions. When you don’t agree with someone then you cant embarrass them at the work place of in front of anyone. You must remain professional at all time. (“Mrs. Shultz”)