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A barbershop is a type of business that specializes in haircuts, hairstyle and grooming services especially for men. It’s a relatively small but popular type of business that is not expensive to start and maintain.
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If you are looking forward to start a barbershop business there are some few factors that you must put into consideration. To manage a barber shop you will be required to have some dedication, energy and managerial skills. You need to know that hair never stop growing and people will definitely need a clean haircut every two-three weeks and with passion you can do extremely well in barbershop business regardless of the state of the economy, use the below steps to start your own barber shop
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1. BUSINESS PLAN
Yes, like any other business a barbershop business no matter how small it may seem must have a well-organized business plan for it to thrive in the market. You will need to develop a business plan that outlines your goals, target market, competition, services, pricing, and marketing strategies. This will keep you focused and organized as you start your business. Your plan should include details like start-up costs, operating costs, advertising fees, anticipated customers and staff requirements. You will also need to have a list of services that you will offer and determine the amount of profit you will earn from them.
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2. BUSINESS CAPITAL
A good business plan is important but your business capital will determine how big your business will be. The amount of capital required to start this business is determined by the business plan. To start a barbershop, you will need to pay few months’ rent installment depending on the location of the business, you will also need to buy appliances and electronics and pay some employees. You might also be required to do some modifications on the premise to suit your business idea.
You can get your business capital from Loan institutions, savings or contribution from friends and family. Remember your business plan determines the amount of capital required which determines the size of your barbershop.
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3. LOCATION
Another very important factor to consider while starting a barbershop business is the location of the business. The location of your business will determine to accessibility of your barbershop and also the traffic and number of clients you will be serving in a day or week.in a city like Nairobi you can earn about Ksh400-Ksh1000 per head depending on the place you put up your business
Find a suitable location for your barbershop business. Ideally, you should look for a high-traffic area that is easily accessible by foot, car, or public transportation. In an urban area like Nairobi with a highly competitive population, it’s not that hard to find a suitable stall or shop where you can open your barbershop business. You can check on classified pages for any available shops to let or ask a friend to help you look for a shop. Once you have found a suitable shop to let, talk to the landlord about leasing details and come up with a suitable agreement with him.
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4. BUSINESS LICENCE
Before starting any business, you first contact the relevant authorities for licensing if you are in Nairobi Contact the Nairobi County licensing department to learn more about the licensing, fees and requirements for starting a barber shop in Nairobi County. Obtain all the necessary licenses and permits to operate a barbershop in Nairobi. This may include a business permit, trade license, and health inspection certificate.
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5. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
You will need to get all the required equipment and supplies to start your barbershop, the equipment ranges from clippers, sterilizing machines, brushes, scissors, combs, towels, and grooming products. Equip your shop with adequate equipment, appliances, electronics and all cleaning products and make sure you comply with the County sanitary inspection in terms of cleanliness and public safety.
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6. EMPLOYEES
To start a competitive barbershop, you will also need to get and hire good barbers, customers will fall in love with your barbershop if you offer them quality service and clean cuts. therefore, their first cut in your barbershop must be of their desired quality therefore a good and experience barber is an important in your barbershop. Clients always come back if they got a good cut.
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7. MARKET YOUR BARBERSHOP
Your first client should be your friends, family and even neighbors. As a startup make sure you tell people about your business, you can advertise or even give a cut at a discounted price to first establish your customer base.
If you follow the above guidelines you will be able to successfully set up a barbershop from scratch. The Kenyan population grows at a rate of 3% per annum meaning the bigger the population the more customers you are likely to have in a day. According to a recent survey the barbershop business is expected to grow 11% more than any other business, therefore this is a profitable business if you decide to go through with it.
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