Employed Or Freelance Stylists? The Future of the Hairdressing Industry

Business, Career, Entrepreneur

This article was originally published here: https://www.hji.co.uk/business/employed-stylist-freelance-hairdressing-working-model/ What does the future hold for the working model in hairdressing? Whether you’re an employed stylist or freelance, Maria Evangelou, salon owner and business director at The Meraki Cabin and Consulting shares her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities the industry is currently facing… Employed or Freelance Stylist? The Future…

The Meraki Cabin - Maria self portrait - Iggy & Lime

Just say no

Business, Entrepreneur

Why saying no and turning down lucrative work can be the smartest thing to do for your business.   Being an entrepreneur/ business owner can be overwhelming and sometimes a lonely place to be, particularly in a service or creative-led industry.  Even when it’s going well it’s quite frankly hard to stay in control and…

Why it’s time for a VAT cut for hairdressers

Business

The #SaveOurSalons campaign is calling on the government to cut the VAT for hair salons from 20% down to 5%, as they have done for the hospitality industry.   Hair and beauty businesses have never felt a greater need for clarity and direction for their survival and growth than now. With the hair and beauty sector…