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How to Start a Mobile Beauty Business

If you are starting a mobile beauty business, the first thing that you should do is work on the business plan. Conduct extensive market research to identify competition. You can check out local beauty salons and see what they are lacking.

By knowing the weaknesses of your competitors, you can offer what is lacking to meet the needs of customers.

Your Mobile Beauty Business

Things have changed over the years and now it’s possible to start a mobile beauty business. Just imagine having your own beauty business and going to different places. The first thing that you should do is work on the business plan. Conduct extensive market research to identify competition. You can check out local beauty salons and see what they are lacking. By knowing the weaknesses of your competitors, you can offer what is lacking to meet the needs of customers. You can use their weakness and use it to your advantage. With a good plan, you can apply for a small business loan.

Convincing potential lenders is quite easy if you have a thorough and formal business plan. Once you have the needed funds, you can now purchase the vehicle, the specialized equipment, furniture, and fixtures for the mobile salon. By now, you should have chosen a name for the business. Apply for a business license so that you can have a legal business. The business license can be a bit expensive but over time, you’re going to get your investment back. The license can take time so you should apply for it in advance. By the time you open your mobile business, the license is ready.

Buying Equipment and Supplies

Aside from the equipment, you also need to get beauty supplies. Use the internet to look for suppliers or manufacturers of beauty supplies. Negotiate for the best deal; the lower the price of the supplies, the larger is your profit. It would be impossible to run the mobile beauty business on your own. You will need a driver and an assistant. Setup the requirements or qualifications of your staffs. Hire only the competent and reliable individuals to ensure business success.

Don’t forget to take photos of your clients, especially the best ones and post it in your home office and in the mobile beauty salon. There are many services that you can offer like hairdressing, nails, and makeup. Determine the right pricing for your services and since you’re starting out, you can offer introductory prices. Don’t forget to carry out extensive advertising in your local area. Send out flyers, business cards, and leaflets. Create a buzz about your mobile beauty business so that by the time you open, customers will be more than excited to try it out. Provide only the best services and through word of mouth, you can gain popularity. Make sure that you provide the same quality of service and maintain it at a great level to ensure highest customer satisfaction.

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7 Comments

  • Gianett said on June 20, 2011
    I am struggling with my mobile beauty salon as I was told that it was illegal in the state of NJ. Is that right ?
  • husn-e-Ara Malek said on February 18, 2012
    I am interested to start a mobile beauty Business in new york city usa or whole USA. Please let me know how to start, manage license.
  • andrea barajas said on April 17, 2012
    hello i don't know if i came to the right place. But i'm 23 looking to start my own business. How can u help. I want a small beauty supply with maybe 2 manicure stations. thanks
  • Lloyda Nova said on February 22, 2013
    I'm Lloyda Nova very interested in opening my beauty supply Store I would like to focus on Acrilic Nails. What kind of license I need and where do I go to. Could I sell products from Honkon with no problem?
  • Emma naylor said on July 15, 2014
    Hello I live in the uk and I want to begin a make up service for bridal, prom nights and other special occasions. I want to do it part time and mobile. Could you give me much information as possible including the cost of license and insurances and any thing else that is required! Thank you xx
  • Beauty & wax wagon said on September 22, 2014
    Mobile boston and surrounding areas
  • Atia said on July 25, 2016
    Hi I'm in Toronto Canada and I want to start my own mobile waxing service can you give me tips on. How to get started I'm a fresh certified esthetician and a bit shy how do I build my confidence???

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