How to Start a Barbing Salon Business in Nigeria

How to Start a Barbing Salon Business in Nigeria

Barbing Salon Business in Nigeria– Do you want to make money in Nigeria? I suggest you set up a barbing salon business. Or doesn’t the barbing salon business sound like a real money spinner to you? You are very wrong!  
The barbing salon business is not a seasonal business in the sense that our hair is consistently growing. So as virtually all guys and some ladies hair and beard will always need grooming, shaving or trimming, there will always be clients/ customers for any barbing salon business.
This article will show you how to start a barbing salon business in Nigeria.
When you are planning on setting up a profitable barbing salon business in Nigeria, you should put the following factors into consideration.
Training /Apprenticeship: I strongly advise that before you set out to open and run your own barbing salon business, you should apply to be an apprentice with an already existing barbing salon business. I mean, there is so much to learn; hair cut styles, hair treatment, beauty tips, health tips, customer and management care. So take up to three months to learn the basic skills and ropes involved in the business. Even if you will not be the person giving the actual haircuts, do not hurry to become a barbing salon owner. Undergo significant training first, the longer the training, the better!
Register Your Barbing Salon Business with the Corporate Affairs Commission Nigeria:  Before you render any hair grooming service to the public, make sure that your barbing salon business is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission Nigeria and any other hair groomers’ association recognized in your area.  The cost of getting a business name and registering your business is quite affordable.  I have noticed that most people fail to see the importance of registering their business with the CAC Nigeria. So how will your business flourish if after operating for a while, the government shuts you down? Situations like these hurt the business as you will loose present and potential customers. So go ahead and register the business.
Business Location: Choosing the location of the barbing salon business is very important. Here are some factors you should consider;

• A high-traffic area – Busy roads, streets, neighborhoods etc, shopping malls or around places people visit frequently are perfect.
• Your barbing salon should be easily accessible. Traffic and parking problems may drive your clients away.

Competition – It is a bad idea to situate yourself very close to another salon as you’ll cancel each other out. Instead, try to look out a place where you’ll be the only barbing salon for a few blocks. However, if you are going to start a hair salon business in an area where other similar hair services already exists then you should be prepared to be a lot better and unique in offering your services.  Be committed and go the extra mile for your clients and your business will stand out from all others.
Capital: Figure out how much money you to set up a barbing salon in Nigeria. When counting the cost in starting a barbing salon business here is what to consider:

• Rent for the Shop (monthly/ yearly as the case may be)
• Generator Set (for power outages)
• Quality Clippers (with efficient blades and the cutting steps)
• Wall Mirrors
• Comfortable Barbing Chairs and furniture for the waiting area.
• Clippers Sterilizing Unit
• Hair Treatment Materials (e.g.  Sets of combs, scissors, powder, spirit, lotions etc)
• Entertainment (TV, DSTV, Sound System, newspapers/magazines)

Make Your Customers Stay:  Getting and keeping customers is what brings in money for every business. The same applies to your barbing salon.

• Make sure you have the required instruments and skill to execute a wide different hair styles and latest styles in fashion.
• Take note of your customers’ preferences and implement them.
• Be gentle but time conscious while attending to a client. Hire capable and well trained personnel.
• As much as you need to charge enough to make profit, you should not charge too much or your customers will run away. Find out what other barbing salons around your area charge and fix yours within the same price range.
• One way to be sure to get customers is by doing a good number of “free of charge “hair grooming for people. Trill them with new offers or special promos and you have got customers for life. Nigerians love freebies remember?

Advertising:  No business can thrive on its own if people do not patronize it, hence you will need to advertise your barbing salon business.  You can advertise your barbing salon business in Nigeria by distributing business cards, brochures, flyers, word of mouth. Tell everyone! If you are computer literate, you can also advertise on the internet through social networks like the Facebook, alibaba, linkedin, MySpace etc.
Start Small: Most people make the mistake of wanting everything in proper place before opening for business.  I advise that you start small and grow from there. Success, they say, grows upon success.
I believe that as you follow our guidelines, you will make good success at starting your own barbing salon business in Nigeria. All the best in your endeavors!

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