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Starting-up a small Barbers

  • 04-06-2009 2:01am
    #1
    Senna
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    My partner was made redundant on Friday (catering industry) with one weeks notice after 9 years of working there:rolleyes: and she's thinking of starting up a barbers business in the north west. She is fully trained and works one day a week at the moment in her fathers Barbers.
    I know very little about starting up a business so i hope someone can advice on the steps for her to take.

    I have contacted the Enterprise Board to make an appointment for her, just not sure how long that takes.
    Have seen an opening for one in a small/medium town that should give her a good customer base.
    We already know of a vacant premises that would be suitable.
    She will have some capital (redundancy money) to start the business.
    She's unsure of what rates will apply, business rate? water rates? can anyone give advice?

    Starting a barbers has always been on her mind, but with the sudden job loss its quicken things along. If anyone has any advice i would be very grateful.


Comments

  • #2
    sneakerfreak
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    Rates in Donegal wouldnt be much unless shes on main street Letterkenny or similiar.

    The agent or landlord who shows you the unit will be able to tell you the rates for the unit.

    If she finds a decent unit with good location and low rent and has a decent customer base then go for it.Worry about other things later,too many people get caught up overthinking all the things they need to register etc etc.


  • #3
    antoinolachtnai
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    I would ask the reps and distributors (guys who sell stuff to barber shops and hairdressers). Her father will presumably be able to put her in contact with these.

    They will know what the story is with the amount of competition and demand in the various areas. Really that's the main thing.

    I would consider this carefully. My personal view is that there could well be a lot of hairdressers in the northwest. Northern Ireland was well known as the region of the UK with the highest number of hairdressers per capita (because of the disproportionately high disposable income).

    As with any business, getting the best possible site is critical. This is all the more critical in smaller towns or less populated areas.


  • #4
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    Thanks for the replys, we have found out a bit more information since i first posted.
    The rate for the premises are e950 per annum, which is more than i though but still workable. We will be viewing more premises next week as the one we originally though of is bigger than she needs and so dearer rates and rent.
    The location is good and the area is lacking a barber, so the opportunity is there. Still early days in the planning, but i think its something she should try, especially as most of the premises we inquired about dont demand a contract and are happy with a month to month agreement (sign of the times), so at least there is some flexibility should it go belly-up (staying positive :D )


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