SBDC Beauty Boss

The purpose of this program is to help you explore options towards starting and owning your own beauty business. This program is offered in partnership with The Salon Spot Beauty Rentals. This program is offered in English and Vietnamese.

Beauty Boss is for you if you are a beauty professional who would like to offer one of the following services and launch/expand your business:

• Hair Services
• Barbering Services
• Manicuring Services
• Lash Services
• Eyebrow Services
• Makeup Services
• Skin Care Services

During the program, you will accelerate your path toward launching your business as you will learn about identifying if entrepreneurship is a good fit for you, understanding what it takes to start your business, learning about what it takes to get started, and more. We will also cover in detail:

• Setting up and launching your business
• Obtaining your licenses and permits
• Leveraging market research
• Putting together your business plan
• Understanding financial projections and aligning them with your goals
• Identifying and targeting new customers
• Sizing up your competition
• Standing out in a crowded market
• Developing your menu of services and price points
• Understanding leases and contracts
• Learning about location and space types
• Setting up CRM and payment systems
• And more!

Participants of this program will also have the opportunity to access a rental booth AT NO COST for three (3) days (a $150 value) at The Salon Spot Beauty Rentals to test the market.

Disclaimer: In order to qualify for the free three days at The Salon Spot facility, you are required to have an active license with the CA State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Schedule:

Session 1: Thursday, July 27 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 2: Thursday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 3: Monday, Aug. 7 | 10 a.m. – Noon (In-Person Field Trip — The Salon Spot Beauty Rentals — 25332 McIntyre St., Laguna Hills, CA 92653)

Session 4: Thursday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 5: Thursday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 6: Thursday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 7: Friday, Sept. 1 | 9 a.m. – Noon (In-person Graduation Event — The Salon Spot Beauty Rentals — 25332 McIntyre St., Laguna Hills, CA 92653)