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Owning your own small business is probably one of the most rewarding and also stressful experiences a person can endure. But when you have a passion for something like beauty and hair care, know that there’s countless others who share it. Getting off the ground is the first step towards success. An initial investment towards running a beauty salon is not unlike the capitol needed for any retail establishment. Prices can range from a start-up fee of a few thousand to over $150,000, depending on what kind of salon you’re looking to run. The right tools, comfortable chairs that adjust properly, computer software (such as Point of Sale beauty salon software) to keep track of inventory and scheduling, are all investments a flourishing business requires.

Owning any sort of small business in a struggling economy is difficult. But when your passion is beauty and hair care, why not follow it while being able to make a living doing something you love. Sure, getting off the ground is a hassle, but once that initial investment goes through you’re off and running. So, what are the biggest challenges faced when running your very own salon?

You love riding; you have an obsession with strapping on a helmet and riding on two wheels down roads, trails, or just about anywhere those rims will go. Pursuing that love affair and making a living off of it seems like the perfect combination. Thanks to social media, online advertising and the web in general, now might be the perfect time to start your own business. Share what you adore with others who are like minded. Starting a bike shop might be the best decision you ever made. With cycling growing into a huge trend, there’s never been a greater time to take the leap into bike sales.