Getting Started
Everything you need to know when starting out as self-employed in beauty
Registering as Self-Employed: Step-by-Step Guide
How to register as a self-employed hairdresser or beauty worker with HMRC. Free step-by-step guide covering UTR, National Insurance and deadlines.
Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You?
Sole trader or limited company for your beauty business? Plain-English comparison of tax, liability and admin so you pick the right structure.
First 30 Days Checklist: From Registration to First Client
Your first 30 days as a self-employed beauty worker sorted. Free checklist from HMRC registration to booking your first client.
Choosing the Right Qualifications for Your Beauty Specialism
What qualifications do you actually need for your beauty specialism? Free guide covering NVQs, diplomas, insurance requirements and legal minimums.
Business Banking for Beauty Workers
Do you need a business bank account as a self-employed beauty worker? What to look for, which are free, and how to keep HMRC happy.
Setting Up Record-Keeping for Your Beauty Business
How to keep records as a self-employed beauty worker without losing your mind. Free guide to receipts, income tracking and staying HMRC-ready.
Part-Time Self-Employment: Starting Beauty Alongside a Job
Can you do beauty self-employed while keeping your day job? Yes. Free guide covering tax, telling your employer, and building up gradually.
Your First Year as a Self-Employed Hairdresser
Honest guide to your first year as a self-employed hairdresser. Real earnings, chair rent costs, monthly budgets and the mistakes to avoid.
Your First Year as a Self-Employed Barber
Honest guide to your first year as a self-employed barber. Chair rent, service prices, earnings timeline and common mistakes to avoid.
Your First Year as a Self-Employed Beauty Therapist
Honest guide to your first year as a self-employed beauty therapist. What to offer, room costs, pricing, earnings and common mistakes.
Your First Year as a Self-Employed Nail Technician
Honest guide to your first year as a self-employed nail technician. Gel, acrylic and BIAB costs, earnings, capacity and pricing mistakes to avoid.
Your First Year as a Self-Employed Lash and Brow Technician
Honest guide to your first year as a self-employed lash and brow tech. Startup costs, training red flags, earnings and why infills pay the bills.
Your First Year as a Self-Employed Aesthetics Practitioner
Honest guide to your first year in aesthetics. Licensing, insurance, prescriber rules, startup costs and the mistakes that catch new practitioners out.
Your First Year as a Mobile Beauty Worker
Honest guide to your first year as a mobile beauty worker. Vehicle costs, daily capacity, lone worker safety, pricing and building your local patch.
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