Mobile Beauty & Massage Business Versus Salon
As an experienced beauty and massage therapist of 19 years, I’d thought to share the advantages of running a mobile beauty and massage business versus a salon. It must be good if I’ve done it this long!
MOBILE beauty Versus SALON
1. No Salon Rent
Firstly I think the most thing I like about being a mobile therapist is being out and about.
You are not stuck in a salon not seeing daylight, plus most of all, you’re not paying the extortionate rent fees! And the bills that go with it.
As you know, being a therapist is a hands-on job, as is hard work being on your feet all day and giving most of your earnings to a landlord can leave you feeling ‘what is the point!’
2. No Staff to Pay
If you’re a one-man/woman band you’ve only yourself to pay.
3. Less equipment to maintain
As you don’t have a salon you’ve less equipment to maintain which means less expense!
4. Customers Like It
Customers like the fact they don’t have to go out. You can go to them at their convenience. Most people work in the day, so you can cater for people in the evening.
You’re clients especially like it when they’ve just had a message from you and that they don’t have to go out and face the world looking knackered!
5. The Elderly Love It
The older generation loves it as some are not mobile as they used to be, so not only is it convenient for them it’s company.
I love it too, and they always have a tale to tell and sometimes they might even offer you a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake! Plus I’ve learnt a lot from these people as they are older and wiser and have more experience in life.
6. No Business Rates
No Salon means no business rates to pay, which probably saves you at least £3000
7. You Can Fit It Around Other Commitments
The good thing is you can work around your other commitments especially if you have children that need picking up from school.
I like the fact I can nip home sometimes in between clients and put the washing on, walk the dog or do the food shopping.
8. ‘No Shows’ Are Limited
Yes, you’ll have very few no shows if any!. Even if a customer has forgotten you were coming it’s a little harder for them to turn you away if you’re on their doorstep!
9. No Day The Same
As opposed to having a salon, you can offer to do pamper parties or going to workplaces and treat clients there. The world is your oyster.
10. It’s More Lucrative
You can earn more money in one hour than a traditional 9-5 job. It is certainly much more than the minimum wage. Even after deducting your costs, beauty therapists can make a decent profit in a short time frame and all of the money is yours.
Unlike in a salon where you have to give a percentage to the owner or put some money towards rent and bills. As a mobile beauty therapist, you’re also in control of your prices.
You have more options to offer competitive rates than you would if working in a salon, so you can price your services in a way that’ll tempt clients.
A Bit Of Advice From Me to You
In conclusion here are a few tips of advice to keep in mind whilst you’re out and about!
1. Always let someone know where you are for safety.
2. Don’t forget to set a mile radius for how far you are prepared to travel.
3. Factor in costs of mileage and petrol to treatment prices.
4. Have a minimum spend or minimum treatment time from the onset.
If you’d like to know how to set up your own mobile beauty and massage business download the eBook here.