Thriving as a Hair and Beauty Salon Owner

'A valuable tool for anyone embarking on a salon business - and especially inspirational for those already in business. It reminds you that you’re not alone, you can do it, and you can succeed.' - Helen Dunne Education, Director Style AcademyWhether you’re dreaming of your first salon or fighting to keep the one you’ve already built, this is the book you wish someone had handed you on day one.After four decades behind the chair, Ebru Sak has done it all: built a salon from nothing, and survived ones that nearly broke her. She’s designed spaces clients never wanted to leave, and figured out-the hard way-when to push through and when to walk away.Inside, you’ll learn how to:-Choose the right location and negotiate a lease that doesn’t own you-Hire, manage, and let go of staff with confidence and care-Price your services without apology or guesswork-Build a client base that stays loyal for years, not months-Protect yourself from burn-out before it takes hold-Know exactly when it’s time to pivot, and how to do it well.Honest, funny, occasionally brutal, and always practical, Thriving as a Hair & Beauty Salon Owner is the companion every salon professional needs - whetheryou’re standing at the door for the first time or trying to find your way back to whyyou fell in love with this industry in the first place.You’ve got the passion. This book gives you the rest.Ebru Sak is a leading Beauty Entrepreneur and Consultant and the founder of Saks Salons. With over three decades of business experience in the world of hair and beauty, Ebru Sak has fine-tuned the roadmap to success in small business start-ups. Along the way she’s overcome many extreme personal, cultural and professional challenges-from losing everything, to rebuilding her life and business from scratch and coming back stronger and more abundantly.'This book is a must have for any hairdresser wishing to open their own business. The knowledge and experience presented is invaluable. It is everything you need and must know.' - Gregory Milner, Past Chairman, Personal Services Industry Reference Committee (IRC) 6