When an “esty” entrepreneur makes the decision to leave the security of a job and open their own practice, many thoughts may run through their head. Perhaps they are thinking about how they have always wanted to be their own boss or how they could manage things better than their current supervisor. Maybe they feel they are not being taken seriously where they are currently…

Making the jump from employee to business owner can be a scary and somewhat daunting task. So many variables factor into the equation, like whether to be the sole owner and rent a suite or office or whether to go into business with a partner, perhaps several partners. An even bigger risk may involve opening a multi-service spa as an owner with employees. When spa…

Working as a solo skin care professional is incredibly rewarding. You have total control over your business, from services you want to offer and at what price to marketing and advertising decisions. Your creativity can flow freely, and you can really have your hand in every aspect of your business. However, working on your own can also be isolating. You may find yourself missing the…

The two most popular and profitable waxing services are eyebrows and Brazilian waxes. Not legs, arms, backs, chests, toes, bums, knuckles, or necks. There is nothing in the skin care professional’s handbook that says, “If you wax, you must wax every single body part or nothing at all.” This is your business. You decide what you want to wax and, more importantly, what you don’t.…