Contractor vs. Commission
Why contractors overestimate the value of being at an independent salon.
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The Ugly Side of Beauty Contractors
Tax Liability
If you’ve been in the industry long enough, we all know a beautician that is or has been in tens-of-thousands of tax debt.
Color/Product Theft or "Barrowing"
“Hey, can I barrow color. I’ll pay you back.” Only to have been forgotten about.
Nonexistent New Clients From Salon
Here’s the math: Overhead=$3000 for salon owner (estimate). They’d need to rent 5 chairs @ $600.
What’s left over for advertising and marketing? Nothing.
Color/Product Management
Say hello to thrice weekly CosmoProf trips. Oh wait, they don’t have the color I need. I guess I’ll “barrow”.
Laundry
Oh crap, I need to wash towels/capes/aprons. I’ll do it in the morning…
Client Communications
When you work for yourself, getting a hold of clients on sick days to get them rescheduled is proven to be challenging.
Getting Approved For Loans
Banks make loans based on risk. Self employed people are notoriously risky clients for lenders.
Fend For Yourself Culture
Whether independent stylists admit it or not, there can be a feeling of “I got mine” mentality. From clients to color formulations or cutting techniques.
Income Illusion
You did 2 colors and made $400 today. Wrong, how much was color, foils, bleach, toner, etc? Now pay self employment tax of 35% and the cost of an accountant.
For added bonus, how much time did you spend on color management, laundry, communication? When you look at the whole picture your income per hour diminishes plenty.
High Startup Costs
Buying into a product or color line can be thousands. Industry standard markup will take months for contractors to just recoup costs.
Legal Liability
Contractors are not protected from client litigation. Meaning contractors can personally be sued or have to claim Practice Insurance.
Pricing Consistency
A contractor has a client for 5 years and still charging the same price or making deals for friends or for exposure. Never increasing their income.
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Adore Salon Focuses On Or Eliminates Those Things Above So You Can Focus On Beauty.
Adore Salon Makes It Easy For Stylists To Make More Than Contractors.
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Adore Salon Uses A Industry High Commission Structure.
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