Business Ideas for a Mobile Salon
An increase in work hours, long commutes and family responsibilities prevent some people from going to a business location for services. Consequently, mobile businesses are meeting this market demand. From pet grooming to party services, business owners fill the needs of clients on their professional or personal territory. If you enjoy traveling, helping people and saving money on overhead expenses, starting a mobile salon may be for you.
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Pet Salon
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According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey, more than 70 million dogs and more than 93 million cats have owners in the U.S. With these statistics in mind, an entrepreneur who enjoys animals and caring for them could create a mobile pet salon business. With this business, you groom clients' pets in your mobile salon. You can bathe the animals, give haircuts, trim nails, brush teeth and more. You can cater to specific pets or a variety of animals.
Nail Salon
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Men, women and children enjoy receiving manicures and pedicures. These services pamper clients and are considered part of a grooming routine for some. The demand for these services continues to grow, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which projects that employment for manicurists and pedicurists will grow by 19 percent from 2008 to 2018.
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Hair Salon
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A mobile hair salon business allows new mothers, busy people, housebound people and the elderly, among others, to receive haircare services. Depending on your services or specialty, you can shampoo, cut, dye and style their hair. Although you aren't operating a traditional hair salon, you will still need to complete all cosmetology licensing requirements.
Massage Salon
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In 2009, massage therapy was a more than $15 billion industry, according to the American Massage Therapy Association. People use massage for medical reasons, to relieve stress and to be pampered. A mobile massage salon offers convenience. You can purchase a trailer and set it up to accommodate clients, or you can set up your mobile massage salon so you can take your equipment into clients' homes and businesses.
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References
- Businessweek.com: Taking a Small Business on the Road
- Entrepreneur.com: Business Idea Center -- Massage Salon
- Entrepreneur.com: How to Open a Salon or Day Spa
- The Center for Natural Wellness: 2010 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet
- The Humane Society of the United States: U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics
- bls.gov: Barbers, Cosmetologists and Other Personal Appearance Workers
- Photo Credit BananaStock/BananaStock/Getty Images
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Providing tangled or matted hair detangling/untangling services is a great idea for a mobile stylist/salon. It's a service that most hairdressers in the salon do not have time for or would rather not do at all. It can increase your income immensely and it is very rewarding when a client that almost lost hope-smiles again.
