(PRBuzz.com) January 25, 2013 -- There are lots of reasons why beauty therapists consider setting themselves up with a mobile beauty business. Sometimes finding paid employment can be difficult and they turn to setting themselves up with a mobile business. And sometimes it's in a bid to gain more freedom in their working lives, to work when they want, where they want and at a price they choose for themselves.
In the US, one in four beauty treatments is performed in the home, while the number is much lower in the UK, however the UK will follow the US trend and so there is great extent for the sector to grow in Britain.
If people thinking of running an own mobile beauty business one should be considering some important aspects. As with any business venture it's essential one carry out some market research before taking the plunge. People need to gauge what the local competition is like, what the other therapists are charging, treatments they are offering so that one can offer something that is different from them and also charge realistic prices for your treatments. People don't want to price themselves out of the market!
One'll also need to acquire a car or van to transport the equipment to and from each appointment. Then the business requires marketing and promotion in order to get its name in the public domain. The social media provides an excellent and cost-free way to engage instantly with the target audience and potential or existing clients.
To become a beauty therapist of any sort, they must obtain the correct qualifications first and foremost. The type of course people enroll on will depend entirely on what they want to practice - be it beauty therapy, sports massage, aromatherapy or acrylic nail courses.
For more information visit the Carlton Institute at: http://www.beauty-training.co.uk/ Or contact them on Tel: 01395 226622.
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