Follow our step-by-step plan: create a business plan, arrange your permits, choose your location and interior, select the right software and promote your salon online. Take advantage of partner discounts and start with Optios Business or Business Plus.

The steps are very similar to those of a hair salon: registration with the Chamber of Commerce, licensing, purchasing equipment, marketing setting up and customer management through Optios.

Start with a clear business plan, purchase nail materials, choose a suitable location and use Optios for scheduling, client management and salon marketing. Sign up with a trade association for additional support.

Supplies include: chairs, mirrors, tables, hairdressing or beauty supplies, nail products, coffee machine, internet and software such as Optios for calendar and bookings.

For a hair salon you need a Chamber of Commerce registration and VAT number. Depending on your activities, a social secretary can advise on additional permits.

In addition to registration and VAT number, you may need a welfare license or other certificates, depending on the treatments. A social secretary can help.

Calculate investments, monthly costs, expected sales and profit margin. This will tell you whether your project is feasible, and whether you are in main or secondary occupation can start.

Costs vary, but with starter packages and partner discounts, you can limit the investment. Consider equipment, location, marketing and software.

Again, costs depend on location and materials. Start with essentials and use discounts through trade associations or vendors that have start-up offers.

Create an Instagram and Google My Business account, promote your services online, share your opening offers, use Optios to easily manage appointments and offer promotions for new customers.

Chairs, mirrors, hairdressing equipment, coffee machine, internet and a cash register or software for bookings are essential.

Beauty equipment, nail materials, tables, chairs, mirrors, coffee machine and internet. Use software such as Optios to organize everything.

Use a free tool such as Canva, or have an expert design your corporate identity and logo for a professional look.

Start with Instagram, Facebook, Google My Business and possibly your own website. Post regular updates, actions and photos of your work. Optios provide by default a mini-webiste to facilitate your online bookings Would you like a comprehensive website with different pages completely in your style, you can also choose the pro website choice.

Optios Business Plus is ideal: scheduling, online bookings, payments, client management and access to free webinars for ale entrepreneurs in the beauty & hair industry who want to grow their salon.

Describe your concept, target market, services, marketing strategy, financial planning and growth plans. This will also help with applications for funding.

Yes, determine this based on your financial plan and time investment. Side occupation can be useful if you want to start out cautiously.

Suppliers of products for beauty salons and hair salons offer starter discounts on hairdressing and beauty supplies.

You can register a domain name through Optios or another provider.

Join a social secretariat for legal and HR support, and trade associations such as Besko or Febelhair to stay abreast of trends and news.