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Where to find advice - We’re in this together...

Once again, we’re in a nationwide lockdown and all personal care-related facilities have been told to close. We’ve been through this before, and we will get through it again, but if you need extra advice and support, check out these essential organisations.

National Hair & Beauty Federation

Although the NHBF team is working from home themselves, that hasn’t stopped them from monitoring the coronavirus situation on a daily and weekly basis. Each week they create reports that cover England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. This means the advice and information they put out there is truly up to the minute, and it’s worth adding https://www.nhbf.co.uk/coronavirus/ to your bookmarks online. On the site you will find a dedicated Coronavirus hub full of blogs and updates, for mobile stylists, therapists, salon owners and barbers. From applying the rules to coping with a business downturn, you won’t feel alone.
As well as information, the NHBF also provides 24/7 legal advice, and is there to answer any queries you have via phone and email.

Capital Online

Did you know that we have a whole host of blog content that caters to every business need you might have? We have collated everything you need, from experts and industry advisors, to bring you advice on everything from adjusting to the New Normal to getting ready for a post-Covid Christmas. Be sure to bookmark capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk/inspiration for advice, trends and inspiration whenever you need it. Scroll down for some of our most useful business blogs!

British Beauty Council

Over on Instagram the BBC is really pushing and lobbying the UK government to make changes that would help support the hairdressing sector. As hairdressing alone is worth over £6.6billion to the UK, the BBC wants to encourage an industry that currently feels like it’s been forgotten. Following the BBC Instagram means you’ll not only get information, but you’ll feel like you are being seen, and that you’re being listened to. With weekly Lives that focus on everything from mastering social media to how to raise investment, this is a must-follow. Find them at @britishbeautycouncil or visit them at https://britishbeautycouncil.com

NHS

No one could have predicted the effects of a pandemic. More than six months in, not only are we trying to find practical solutions to financial losses and business worries; we’re also feeling more mental strain than many of us have ever had to deal with before. At times like this, it can be easy or tempting to just opt out, take a few duvet days, but sometimes, it’s better to reach out. There’s definitely some merit in that old saying of ‘a problem shared’. Being at home for prolonged periods of time can leave us feeling bored, lonely and frustrated – and these are all normal feelings. Sometimes a long walk can shake off those thoughts, but sometimes, we really need to talk to someone. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ to see the NHS recommended mental health charities.

Hair and beauty business magazines

Industry titles such as Hairdressers Journal and Professional Beauty are keeping their dedicated audiences informed and supported with a wealth of content online. At professionalbeauty.co.uk there are hundreds of articles available, from advice on re-opening in a post-Covid world to how to create video content. On hji.co.uk there are stress-busting videos, advice on Christmas retailing and tons of hair collections to muse over.

Further reading:
The Keys to Communicating Positively with your Clients and Staff
Getting your Business Finances in Shape Post-Lockdown
Reopening Your Salon – The Checklist

For more tips and advice check out the rest of our blogs at https://www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk/inspiration - we’re here to help.

Sick Pay & Holiday Entitlement

With hairdressers opening imminently, and the beauty industry to follow soon, now is the perfect time to learn about sick pay & holiday entitlement during this unprecedented time.

Getting your salon clean and ready for opening post-Coronavirus

It’s nearly here. Clients will soon be flocking to our doors wanting us to correct the atrocities that 3 months at home have caused to their hair, nails and skin. However, it is vitally important that salons do their bit to minimise the risk of spreading the virus.

Reopening Your Salon - The Checklist

Whilst we still may not have a confirmed date, it’s looking likely that salon doors will be allowed to reopen come July 4th. We could cry with happiness. With that in mind, we have created a handy checklist of the things you need to consider to get you started again.

In Salon Hygiene

We go over everything you need to know about keeping your salon as safe as possible and our recommendations on what you could implement in your salon to give your customers and staff some peace of mind.

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8 ways to attract new clients to your salon or mobile hair, nails and beauty business

At Capital we consider ourselves partners in your business and that doesn’t stop at delivering you hair and beauty supplies. Helping you grow your business is high on our agenda, so for our latest instalment of our ‘Time to Improve’ series we’ve compiled a list of the 8 best ways to attract new clients to your salon or your freelance hair, nails or beauty business.

Three Golden Rules for Managing Your Salon or Freelance Business Finances

For the latest instalment of our ‘Time to Improve’ series, we thought we’d look at the ways you can really get to grips with your businesses finances, streamline the amount of time you’re spending managing them and the options available when you’re looking to grow your business. So, whether you’re a salon owner, a freelancer or own a mobile business, these 3 golden rules may help you spend less time worrying about bills and more time focusing on the things that really matter - hair, nails and beauty, obviously.

Mobile or salon? Which is the best for your new business?

Here, we look at what to think about when launching your new hair or beauty business. Working for yourself gives you options, but which path is better – working in a salon where you get guaranteed customers, or going mobile where you have more freedom? We spoke with Salon Gold for the inside scoop.

How to Turn over Six Figures at your Salon

Every salon owner or freelancer wants their business to do well. David and Nicole Barnett will show you how to win by giving you the formula to guaranteed cash flow and profit and how to become the most talked about stylist/salon in town.