OPENING A SALON

CHECKLIST

Select a name & business legal structure Develop your business plan, financial projections & budgetDevelop business branding, logo & identityObtain your cosmetology license (if applicable)Obtain a federal employer ID numberObtain a state tax IDOpen a company bank accountChoose a website domain name & register itResearch local zoning to locate areas with proper zoning for salonsChoose a location for your salon & sign a lease/purchase space

STEP 1: PLAN & ESTABLISH BUSINESS

Research inspection requirements, local codes & regulations foryour areaResearch, interview & hire plumbers, electricians & handymenCreate salon layout & design planMap out electrical & plumbingApply for business licenses & building permits

STEP 2a: OPERATIONAL SETUP

Arrange any needed financingObtain business insurance coverageContact utility providers (power, security, water, waste, etc.)Choose a phone & internet providerChoose suppliers for wet goods & consumablesChoose a credit card processing companyPurchase point of sale equipmentPurchase computers & appointment-booking softwarePurchase & set up accounting & record-keeping softwarePurchase business cardsPurchase outdoor & indoor signage

STEP 2b: OPERATIONAL SETUP

Develop a mission statement & core valuesCreate a list of all needed positionsCreate sta� training planPost jobs listings for employeesInterview & hire employeesPurchase employee welcome gift/and or apparelSchedule & train sta� on salon processes

STEP 4: ESTABLISH CULTURE & HIRE EMPLOYEES

Schedule delivery of salon equipment directly with carrierSchedule plumbing installSchedule furniture assembly & installSchedule electrical installSchedule inspection

STEP 5: Installing Equipment & Inspection

Develop & launch websiteDevelop a marketing strategyCreate social media accountsSubscribe to industry magazinesJoin trade associationsPost flyers in local businessesReach out to local publications for grand opening announcement

STEP 6: Get the Word Out

Open the Salon of your dreams!

STEP 8: OPENING DAY

Finalize your grand opening event & send out invitationsSet open & close hoursSet up retail displaysTest all electrical outletsClean, Clean, Clean!

Wall artWaste binsCash register & safeAppointment booksCleaning productsBathroom suppliesOutside door matsMagazines for customersLaundry suppliesFirst aid kitStationary, envelopes, stampsPencils, pensSalon music systemFlowers for grand opening

STEP 7: FINISHING TOUCHES

DON’T FORGET!

Note: Start purchasing these items 8 - 12 weeks before your grand opening day. You'll want to give yourself plenty of time to get shampoo bowls plumbed in, electrical finalized, etc.

STYLING CHAIRSSalon Styling ChairAll-Purpose Reclining ChairStylist Cutting StoolSalon Chair Mat

SALON STATIONSSalon Styling StationDouble-Sided Styling StationPortable Styling StationTool Appliance HoldersUtility Carts & TrolleysUtility Trays

SHAMPOO AREAShampoo Backwash UnitsShampoo Wall-Mount BowlsShampoo ChairsShampoo Area Cabinetry & StorageShampoo Bowl Hair TrapHair Color Bar

MANICURE & PEDICUREPedicure ChairPedicure Technician StoolPedicure Technician CartManicure TableManicure Technician ChairManicure Customer Chair

BARBER EQUIPMENTBarber ChairBarber StationBarber PoleHot Towel WarmerSanitizer

DRYERS/STEAMERS/HAIR PROCESSORSDryer Unit: Hooded or Wall-MountDryer ChairWheel Set for Box DryerHair SteamersHair Color ProcessorsBlow Dryers & Flat Irons

RECEPTION AREAReception DeskReception SeatingRetail Product DisplayMagazine Rack

SKINCARE & SPA EQUIPMENTFacial Machines & Map LampsFacial & Massage BedsSpray Tan Machines & EquipmentTrolley, Carts, TraysMultifunctional Skincare MachinesWax Warmer

ACCESSORIESStools & Task ChairsUtility CartsUtility TraysSalon LightingHair VacuumChild Booster Seat/BarShampoo Towels

STEP 3: PURCHASING YOUR EQUIPMENT

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