A small shop adjoining the arcade has become vacant and can be leased for $150 per week on a three year plus three year extension agreement. Rent review will be required if the extension is taken. The shop is virtually empty and will need fittings to make it into a salon; satisfactory electrical and water (hot and cold) services are installed.
Public rest room facilities are available in the arcade. The shop area will permit a double sink setup for hair washing, four chairs for service a small walled, separate room for stock and office making as well as a waiting area with two chairs and a two seat lounge plus magazine table. Plot plants will be used as area separators and add a feeling of comfort. View Full Article »
Hairdressing equipment both fixed and manual is required along with consumables stock. Product supplier will arrange for short term credit against orders if an exclusive is agreed, and stock will be offered for customer purchases. This will be more a convenience than anticipate profit opportunity although the markup will permit a 50% gross margin on sales.
The customer have each saved $5,000 for the venture, Leigh Wilson’s fiancĂ© is investing $3,000 as a silent partner for a total cash investment of $13,000. A $5,000 bank overdraft facility is needed to support negative cash flow during the first 6 months of operation. The overdraft may be secured by the purchased equipment (47% of value) and cash flow access. (Personal guarantees will be provided including the silent partner). Each operator partner will be paid, or credited, a wage of $20,000 per annum on a View Full Article »