Starting a Salon Business (Online)

From License to Livelihood: Setting Up Your Beauty Business Right

They taught you how to pass the state board exam. Now, it’s time to learn how to actually build a business.
The moment you receive your license, you become an entrepreneur—whether you plan to work in a high-end salon or launch your own suite. Yet most beauty professionals enter the industry with zero training on how taxes, business models, or legal protections work, leaving them vulnerable to burnout and costly financial mistakes.

This high-impact, practical seminar bridges the gap between your license and your livelihood. Designed specifically for final-semester cosmetology students and early-career pros, this session strips away the mystery of salon management and gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap to start your career legally, confidently, and profitably.

What You’ll Learn:

• The "Three Doors" of the Beauty Industry: A side-by-side financial breakdown of Commission, Booth Rental, and Independent Suites. You’ll see real-world numbers on income, hidden expenses, control, and risk so you can choose the model that fits your goals.
• Choosing Your Structure: Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC explained in plain language—plus what an EIN actually does and when it’s time to consult an accountant.
• The "First-Five" Administrative Checklist: Walk away with a physical, action-ready checklist covering the 5 non-negotiable legal and financial steps every stylist must complete before taking their first official client.

NOTE:

• Attendees must be pre-registered, and MUST be 18 or older to attend.
• All webinar attendees must be real individuals. The use of AI bots or automated scripts to join, interact, or engage in discussions is strictly prohibited and will be removed if and when identified.
• For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process.** Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center (SBC), you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform.