Business Growth
Booking software, payments, branding, premises and CPD
Booking Software Compared: What Self-Employed Workers Need
Compare the best booking software for beauty workers. Features, costs and honest pros and cons of every major platform.
Payment Processing for Beauty: SumUp vs Zettle vs Square
Compare SumUp, Zettle and Square for beauty workers. Fees, features and which card reader is best for your business.
Building Your Personal Brand on Social Media
How to build your personal brand on social media as a beauty worker. Grow your client base with practical content tips.
From Mobile to Premises: Making the Leap
Thinking of moving from mobile to a salon? Costs, timing and practical steps to make the leap from mobile beauty to premises.
CPD and Upskilling: Where to Invest
Which CPD courses are worth your time and money as a beauty worker? Where to invest in upskilling to grow your income.
Guide to Closing or Pausing Your Business
How to close or pause your beauty business properly. HMRC, clients, insurance and everything you need to wrap up or take a break.
Cash Flow Management for Irregular Income
Cash flow management tips for beauty workers with irregular income. Budget properly and stop the feast-or-famine cycle.
Opening a Barbershop: Setup, Fit-Out and Costs
Everything you need to open a barbershop in the UK. Setup costs, fit-out, licensing, and a full checklist to get started.
Cash Handling and Going Cashless
Should your barbershop go cashless? Pros, cons and practical steps for handling cash or switching to card-only payments.
Walk-In vs Appointments: Which Model Works?
Walk-in or appointments? Compare both models for barbershops and find out which works best for your setup and clientele.
Taking Holiday and Time Off When Self-Employed
How to take holiday and time off as a self-employed beauty worker. Plan breaks without losing clients or income.
Returning to Work After a Career Break
How to return to beauty work after a career break. Rebuild your client base, update your skills and get back to earning.
Employing Your First Person
Ready to hire? What you need to know about employing your first person in a beauty business. PAYE, contracts and legal duties.
Music, TV and Wi-Fi Licensing for Salons
What licences you need to play music, show TV and offer Wi-Fi in your salon. TheMusicLicence costs, Spotify rules and guest Wi-Fi GDPR.
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