What is A Suite Salon? A Suite Salon has taken the Salon industry by storm, adding luxury and modern design to the suite concept. We offer the benefit of individual or shared suites that include high end finishes and equipment, custom station cabinetry, major utilities, laundry facilities, free business resources, award winning design, and much more. Now you can have the high end salon at a price comparable to booth rentals at standard salons! Why is A Suite Salon better than a booth rental or standard salon?You determine the hours, you keep the profits. A Suite Salon has eliminated the anxiety and high start up cost by providing you a well equipped suite, all major utilities, business set up resources, co-op advertising, free WiFi, laundry facilities, and much more. Imagine, no sharing of equipment, no more commission sales, work the days and hours that fit your lifestyle, no boss or manager! And remember A Suite Salon lease rates are competitive to booth rentals at standard salons.
How Does A Suite Salon help start my business? A Suite Salon provides you with virtual back office support. From accepting credit cards to incorporating your business, to advertising tips, A Suite Salon has a bundle of services available to you free of charge. This will immediately help your clients find you online. You focus on your clients and we provide you with the resources you need to be successful. What are business hours? You set your own schedule. Your suite is available to you 24-7. A Suite Salon always provides a secure main entrance and each suite is individually locked allowing you access anytime. In addition all A Suite Salon locations employ CCTV camera systems and monitored alarm system. You can feel safe at A Suite Salon day or night. Can I decorate and/or paint my suite? A Suite Salon believes your suite is an expression of your personality. Décor such as pictures or mirrors on the walls, seating, or other furnishings is at your discretion, and a quick check with A Suite Salon is recommended..
Larger fixtures, décor, or painting does require the approval of A Suite Salon prior to the work being done. A Suite Salon will also offer light carpentry services at very affordable rates to help with hanging shelves, pictures, etc. Just one more item you do not have to worry about. Will my clients follow me and how will they find me? A Suite Salon tenants tell us that they retained over 80% of their clients from distances as far as 30 miles from the salon. As part of our business resource package A Suite Salon can provide you with readymade postcards to inform clients of your move. Additionally A Suite Salon will immediately list your new business on our website, and social media pages. Your clients will be able to find you by doing a simple web search. Can I share my suite with another professional? A Suite Salon is known for our over sized suites. Many of our singles can easily accommodate two professionals working side by side full time, and our doubles can handle a third professional comfortably.
If sharing is an option for you, A Suite Salon will have a solution that will fit your budget and allow you to obtain your career goals. What is my earnings potential at A Suite Salon? A Suite Salon is not successful unless our professionals are successful, and we will provide you all the tools you need to operate a successful business. The following is an average analysis you can do to determine the benefits of operating you own salon suite. A professional will generally see 30-35 clients per week with an average ticket price of $65. 30 Clients X $65 = $1950 Don’t Forget Product sales! 15 items X $15 = $225 Average salon suite lease rate is $275 per week. $1950 + $225 - $275 = $1900 net income per week (This example is based on estimates and does not include expenses for supplies or phone) If you were working at a 50% commission with 10% share for product sales your net income per week would be $997.50. Wow, your potential earnings at A Suite Salon is almost DOUBLE!
At A Suite Salon you can offer the services you choose at prices you see fit, unlike many standard salons where professionals are restricted to offering a set menu of services, limiting your earnings. You have the potential, let A Suite Salon help you fully achieve that potential. What do I need to get started at A Suite Salon? You are closer than you think to operating your own salon business. To begin the process you will need to complete our online application. Completing the application does not require you lease a salon suite but will place you on the priority reservation list and allow you to select the available suite of your choice. CLICK HERE to complete an online application or DOWNLOAD a fill in form. Prior to opening your new business A Suite Salon requires you have an approved application, current state issued license, general liability and professional liability coverage, and have submitted the required security deposit. A Suite Salon provides business resources and set up assistance including discounts on insurance coverage and lease rate incentives to help you get your business off to a great start.
How can I get more information and/or view the suites? A Suite Salon is always available to you. Feel free to visit our Contact Us page and send us a note with your questions, call us at 877-968-8388, or you can even online chat with one of our associates M-F 10-5pm EST. Lets set up a time to meet and show you how A Suite Salon can fulfill your career dreams! The Warm to Cool Blonde Hair Color Hacks Every Colorist Should Know Those sunkissed, balayaged locks that were on point a couple months ago are not cutting it now that winter is here. This time of year, ashy, muted blondes are the name of the game. MAKEOVER: Blending Cut And Color For A Magnificent Finish Meagan Reitz (@meaganreitzhair) of Skin Bliss Spa and Salon, Albuquerque, New Mexico, wowed us with this makeover that we found on Instagram. We contacted her to get more details. Here she shares the how-to. CORRECTION: Grown Out, Faded and Damaged To Ice White Vanessa Castro (@extraglossy_) from NYC says she is "obsessed with doing hair - especially color corrections.
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