I renovated the 1st floor of my apartment that im renting at my own expense to a salon. i havent started operating yet coz some of my friends advised me to put up a coffeeshop instead. . theres already a coffeeshop nearby. also a salon which is 2 blocks away which just opened. Im confused what to open now. or should i just find another place to start something? But i already spent alot on renovations & it would be a waste of money. . Should i start something here and what, or should i just start somewhere else?
2007-06-09 23:57:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
If your locaton has a lot of foot traffic goes by, a coffee shop may work. However, you would probably need to do or offer something different from the one thats near you (free wi-fi, poetry or karoake nights, a unique pastry or beverage etc.) However, if there isnt the needed foot traffic, do the salon. Just make sure you get stylists in there that have a good customer base so that can consistently pay booth rental in your shop. Also increase your profits more by adding the sell of styling and skin care products. A big trend now with salons is te whole "spa" concept. So look at how you can create a spa feeling and add spa services (massages, facial/skin treatments, manis/pedis,etc). Good luck
2007-06-10 03:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by tammy M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well depend if you have so much money to spending on and on God bless more coffee shop are running too so are the salon around I know area one little town where the per family income is about $50,000 or little more but have about 10 salon in about less then a 1/4 miles ok not sure about exect measurement but looks like it and will try not to give anyboddy bad advise even in a joke well I try I believe good advise is like a blessings.all 10 salons are running and still open so somebody is able to pay rent and living so for themself out of salons.so hey hear what your pocket is saying to you and respect others pocket too.if all those people who advise are ready to come after opening what ever you open and more because you keep them happy too.Ok I just opened up a website and looking for more costomers too its great style and pretty reasonable to catch that rich person style.Good luck.
2007-06-10 02:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The advantage of a salon is you can rent out chairs to aspiring stylists who want to start their own bussines, yet don't have the money to open their own shop. By doing this, you reduce labour overhead and maybe (look this up) be able to reduce your taxes due to you hiring contractors to do the work, not direct employees. The coffee shop does not have his advantage.
2007-06-10 00:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by gotagetaweigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a coffee shop would be better...I doubt it would be as expensive to open and you wouldn't need as much staff as you would if you had a salon. Just make sure you make your coffee shop really unique, preferably with a theme maybe 50's style would be cool!! :) So that it stands out from them other coffee shops around the corner.
Good Luck!!
2007-06-10 00:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you're good at. If you're good at making coffee (and atmosphere) open up a coffeeshop. If you're better at cutting hair do that. Otherwise a safe bet is to rent it out to someone else.
2007-06-10 00:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by Blackheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a coffee shop if you have a good blend, or blends of coffee and also pastries.
Location and product will make your business successful.
Make it comfortable.
I find if it is a little trendy, comfortable and unique, people don't mind paying for the experience.
Don't be typical, go the extra mile and you will be successful
2007-06-10 00:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you open a salon because that was your first decision. Don't let ur decisions go wild just because of a few comments from friends. Follow your heart.
2007-06-10 00:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can run a salon at the meantime sell some snack food, western food and coffee, cold drink inside,when your customer do their hair or they might have to wait for their turn, they can enjoy the food and read magazine at the same time, so they won't feel bored.
2007-06-10 00:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by moonrider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you are probably safer with the coffee shop,but it depends on what makes the most profit!
why not make a list of pros/cons for each?
2007-06-10 00:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by scorpio_queen_2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent the place out and have a long holiday to think it over
2007-06-10 00:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋