Re: Neat Concept
Posted by Natasha Papousek on April 03, 2000 at 18:01:29:
In Reply to: Neat Concept posted by NaturGirl on April 03, 2000 at 15:54:16:
That is definitely a cool concept. I advocate getting as much info as
possible. Costs, time commitment, etc. How much is the rent? How
many clients do you have to see to make back that rent? You will
definitely need business insurance in a real space, and there are also
costs involved in decorating and maintaining an inviting space. How
much time would you need to invest to make it a profitable venture?
Do you have a comfortable day-job? Perhaps you could share a space
with other folks (dance teacher, yoga instructor, etc.) and pool
resources so the rent is half or less -- and also your partner's
students might be potential henna clients...
Since you haven't gone "pro", yet, try festivals, fairs, private
clients, etc. Private clients have the cheapest overhead, but also it
takes time to build up a steady, addicted clientele. (I know I don't
have one that can suppport me enough to quit the old day job...)
Fairs and festivals often have vendor fees, and lots require you to
bring your own table, chairs, tents, but these are easily borrowed in
a pinch (or rented from a party store) and you have the potential of
hennaing hundreds of people... There's nothing like having a long line
of impatient teens at a concert waiting for YOU to henna them to hone
your skills!
Good luck to you!
