How to Open a Body Piercing Shop
With the popularity of piercing and other body modification on the rise, opening your own body piercing shop can be a realistic and profitable business venture, provided you have piercing skills and can put in the work to make your business successful.
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Acquire piercing skills by getting an internship or attending a training program. It's best to cultivate a clientele and reputation before you attempt to open your own place, so get a job with a reputable piercing shop after your training.
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Investigate what it takes to run a small business. Even though a piercing shop isn't an ordinary kind of small business, you need business saavy to make it work. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides free information about small business ownership at its website.
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Research regulations in your community to make sure they aren't too restrictive for your shop to be profitable. You and the piercers on staff may need to receive a registration or license from the local city government or board of health.
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Find a location for your shop. If you can afford the rent, seek out a hip area where you can attract young clientele. If you can't afford that, locate yourself near an established business that draws people who may be interested in body piercing.
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Invest in piercing equipment, including actual piercing supplies, jewelry, autoclaves and piercing tables. Be sure to have your equipment well-stocked for your grand opening.
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Remodel the space, if necessary, to allow for at least two completely private piercing rooms. Include a jewelry display in your front area. Decorate your shop to reflect your values and to attract the type of clientele you want.
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Hire staff for your shop. You should have at least two piercers on staff, including yourself. It's helpful to have both a male and female piercer so all clients can be absolutely comfortable with their piercer regardless of the type of body piercing they're getting. Also hire at least one person to serve as cashier and receptionist.
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