How do i open a small beauty salon? What are the steps that i need to take?

i know i need a tax id number. do i also need a Business license as well?How do i open a small beauty salon? What are the steps that i need to take?
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet.





http://www.ncacares.org/ -- National Cosmetology Association


http://www.experienceispa.com/ISPA/ -- International Spa Association


http://www.dayspaassociation.com/ -- Day Spa Association


http://www.salons.org/index2.html -- The Salon Association


http://www.probeautyfederation.org/ -- Professional Beauty Federation


http://www.naccas.org/ -- The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)





Research, research, research 鈥?this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:





* Spa Business Strategies: A Plan for Success by Janet M. D'Angelo


* SalonOvations' Day Spa Operations (S Business Series) by Erica Miller


* Start Your Own Hair Salon and Day Spa by Eileen Figure Sandlin


* 101 Media and Marketing Tips for Salon Owners, Stylists and Managers by Nanette Miner


* Successful Salon Management, 5E by Edward Tezak


* Beyond Beauty: Cosmetology Business Information and Resources by Janie Buchanan





There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check out these free articles:





http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-A-Solid鈥?/a> 鈥?Making a Solid Spa Business Plan by Shaunta Pleasant


http://ezinearticles.com/?Producing-A-Su鈥?/a> 鈥?Producing a Successful and Complete Salon Business Plan by Shaunta Pleasant


http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Buying-Who鈥?/a> 鈥?Buying Wholesale Salon Equipment by Josh Riverside





Hope that helps! I wish you much success %26amp; happiness in all your ventures!How do i open a small beauty salon? What are the steps that i need to take?
Start by working for someone else...the experience could teach you so much, especially if you are thinking about making a large monetary investment into something you know so little about.