I live in Illinois and I am planning to open up a salon and spa that I know will knock out 80% of my competition in my city.  I didn't finish my training for a cosmo license and am planning to go back soon after i finish college (majoring in Business Management)  I need to know - in order to open the salon and spa, do I need to be licensed?  or can i just hire someone until i get mine?
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Hello I own a salon in Alabama and you do not have to be licensed to open the salon but you do need to have a managing stylist on staff while you are in operation. In Alabama you do not have to go to school to become a hairdresser you can apprentice it takes longer and you will still have to take state board to get a license.\n\nThe best thing to do is to check with your local state board and see what the requirements are for your state. \n\nGood luck we have the best job in the world making other people pretty!! :-)
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It depends on where you live. I don't know specifics about Alabama.\nThe licensing requirements differ by state, but in most states, you have to have a license to embalm or conduct funerals. In fact, people without licenses are sometimes not even supposed to be present when a person is being embalmed. Sometimes there are two different licenses--one for being a funeral director and one for embalming. Sometimes one license covers both.\nYou will make more money being a funeral director and an embalmer than just one or the other.\nYou can call your state licensing board and them what the requirements are. They may have a pretty good idea of what salaries are, too. You could also ask them about mortuary science colleges in your state. The staff there would know salary figures very accurately. \nPeople who own funeral homes do make more money than people who work for them. But it can take years to build up to owning a home. I think it's good to get a lot of experience first. \nI disagree that it is not hard work. I think it is very hard. It can be draining, due to the sheer volume of work that can develop. And sometimes it will come before sleep, or family activities. But it is exceptionally rewarding and fulfilling. If you feel called to do it, then please look into it.\nI disagree that there is a lot of money in selling pre-arrangements. It can be lucrative, but it is very hard to make a lot of money doing it because it depends on how long people live after they have paid for their funerals. It's a tricky business.
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first things first you do not need a business license. secondly if you wish to file as a dba{doing business as} you go to city hall to file. If you are going to incorperate you will need to apply sec.of state pa.\n   I hope this helps you\n\n                   The CJAB
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Any time you want to start; be sure you know the local licensing requirements. Then be sure to contact your agent about Bonding and Liabilty insurance. Find some partners unless your extremely proficient in your choosen area. Start small and don't over extend unless you have 100 / 200K$ to float around for parts and labor. Best advice is to go slow and pass alot of bussiness cards around. Your reputation is your best salesman. I know I have my own electrical bussiness and have decided to keep it small after alot of suffering and nights of worrying.
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I want to open my own business someday. I had troubles thinking about what is good to open, but then I figure if its gonna be my business, open something I know I would enjoy for the rest of my life.  And since its the business you know you'll love, it shouldn't matter if you can start it in your town or have to move across the state because you need to be in a place where your business is demanded. OH, make sure you know all the finacial stuff or find someone who does :)
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my mom just recently ended a two-year massage program at a community college. she is licensed and has invested in basic equipment i.e. massage table, chair, aromatherapy, hot stones, etc. she set up in our basement. one of the tasks of her classes were to give "homework massages" to a certain amount of people. they'd fill out a sheet with questions saying things they liked or didnt like about the massage. she could basically do these "homework massages" on anyone (of 18 yrs or older) and that was also a good way to get her name out there. she had business cards made and hands them out all over. she has started making a good amount of money for just starting off...
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Generally speaking, you have to have a contractor's license because you are going to be selling a service. It's fairly lengthy, but, last I checked, it was open book. It's best to check with Virginia's licensing information through the county you live in. Also, if you're trying to do work in the tri state area, like MD, VA and DC- you might want to "partner up" with some other subs so you can work under each other's umbrella of licenses and insurances.
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You probably need a business license to do that, check with your local chamber of commerce.  It could end up being more trouble than you bargained for.
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Well, Im a painting contractor.  I am licensed.  It does matter what kind of license you get.  You dont need a permit, but you need a license.  I am a master at booking work.  I learned soo fast.  But, you know what?  My license helped me when my business was crippled.  I was involved in a motorcycle accident and I couldnt do much.  Then, I quickly got my license and I started getting work.  You have to fill out for a "Home Improvement" License.  Dont get the ones that say that you are a painter.  Its like a certificate that shows that you know how to paint.  Those come from city hall, and costs like 5 buxx.  You need to pay like 200-300 depending on the size of your company.  Email me for the rest because it will help you with work.  I dont want to disclose important secrets on here.  Fudope_7@yahoo.com.  Just rate me a perfect 5 stars before you email me....
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That depends on where you are and what your market is.  Look around and see if it is more beneficial to you to go into business on your own or work with someone (spa, salon, etc.)  In Charleston, SC it was 40$ an hour, in Dallas, Tx it's more like 70$...\n  Don't forget the costs of whatever liscences apply in your area!
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Generally you won't need any license. Though be sure to check your states laws regarding small business'. Many of them require you have a tax ID number for paying and collecting taxes.
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You should have some basic forms for people to fill out with health history etc.\nYour school should teach you what conditions to avoid working on, what is contraindicated etc.\n\nAsk a few massage therapists that are already out of school if you can see the forms they use, make copies and keep them in a file.\nThen along with that, keep what you get in school, and the salon you work in, or other places you go may also have forms to use.\nKeep all your originals.(save for yourself -- I have been in business 10+ yrs & still have old papers like this in a file just in case I want to go back & change things)\nCompile the questions you think are the best or apply the most to where you are working.\nIf you are an employee of a salon, the owner will probably have to approve of it-- vs. if you are just renting space as an independent contractor.
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Excellent choice! Becoming a travel agent also give you a open door for other services. And nope... 2 Businesses are not too many for that amount of poeple.\n\nFirst, see if you can get some information about your competitor, like: Customers service rating, prices, marketing strategies, and any other service that he may provide. Do this by asking people around your town and look in newspapers for their ads.\n\nAfter you do this, you need to work on your business plan, go to Entrepreneur.com for some tips and samples. Also, you need to wright at least 3 things that you can do better or cheaper than them (But keep your word and do it for your customers). \n\nNow a good Grand Opening "Open House" will be the best start up marketing strategy I recomemd. get some cheap but good looking invitations and give them out to the Mayor, City Hall workers, Police, Fire Department, Factories, and every other business in town. Try to get the Mayor to go to your open house, this way reporters will be there, too. That's free newspaper advertising...\n\nOh! if you have the resources see if you can advertise your grand opening sale on your local newpapers. Also put a banner outside your office with big letters about your grand opening and leave it their for at lease 3 month. This can get you some extra traffic...\n\nAnother thing. You need to have coupons for all those people at your Grand Opening, because the next time they think about traveling they will call the one they have a discount coupon from, and that would be you.\n\nOther services that you can offer are:\n\nTax Services\nAirport Transportation\nTelecommunication Services\nCar Insurance\n\nAnd you don't even have to do all this for yourself. Just partner with someone that prepares taxes for a percentage of the sale, or even better if they give you a wholesale rate, so you can charge your own price...\n\nHope this help, Sorry But I'm a little sleepy...\n\nGood Luck!\n\nYours truly,\n\nLuis Galarza, Business and Telecommuncation Consultant\nat: http://www.cogni360blog.co.nr and http://luisgalarza.blogspot.com
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You CANT practice as a Hygienist without a License. So yes, you'll have to take the test and then get Registered in whatever state you decide to live in. Different states have different test. You cant take the California Board, and practice in New York, for example.  Each state has their own testing.
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If the rental property is between 1 and 4 units, you don't need a license. If it's more than a 4 unit complex, you will need to get a license. I'm not hundred percent sure on this, so double check this info.\n\nRegards
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I think a tanning business will be real good in any locations. Especially if you offer membership fee for a month. specially if you have a hair salon, nail salon in their because a lot of youn girls, ladies will come for all of these plus the tanning salon. Remember you want your price to be lower than someone else that has a tanning salon in the area. Plus have different ideas to get your clients to come. Don't matter if there are 3 in your area just be creative and different and cheaper # 1 goal.
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Both of them are OK to do commercial deals.  With a sales persons license you work for a broker, which means you keep a % fo the commission.  As a Broker you keep it all.  Since you have a college degree you can just apply for the brokers exam.  Only if its a 4 year degree.  If its a 2 year degree then you will need to be a full time agent for 1 year before you can take the brokers exam.  If you have a 4 year degree then just skip being an agent and go for the brokers license.  You then will just need to incorporate, and can start doing commercial real estate deals.  Hope it helped you.\n\nP.S. If you don't have any real estate experience then you should go and work with another broker until you feel good about your skills.