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Salon, Barbershop, or Suite?
Compare the four main ways to own a beauty business (a full shop, a booth-rental shop, a salon suite, and mobile or home-based work) and how licensing and startup costs differ.
3 min6-question quizStudy guide
850 University
Start a Salon or Barbershop
Pick a shop model, get licensed, choose booth rent, commission or employees, set up the space, stay sanitary, price for profit and grow.
7 video lessonsTake quizzes in 850ai
2
The Licenses You Need
Learn the two layers of beauty licensing (your individual license and the shop's establishment license), how training hours, supervision, inspections, and display rules vary by state, and what to ask before moving a license.
4 min6-question quizStudy guide
3
Booth Rent, Commission, or Employees?
Compare booth rent, commission, and hiring employees: how the IRS control test decides worker status, why a 1099 doesn't settle it, what employees cost in payroll taxes and wage rules, and what booth renters need to run their own business.
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FAQ
Is Start a Salon or Barbershop free on 850 University?
Yes — 7 of 7 lessons in this course are free with an 850ai account. Watch on YouTube anytime; create a free account to take quizzes and track progress.
How many lessons are in Start a Salon or Barbershop?
This course includes 7 short video lessons, each followed by a quiz when you learn inside the 850ai app.
Can I dispute errors on my credit report after this course?
850 University teaches the concepts; 850ai can analyze your credit report and generate dispute letters when you are ready. Start free at my850.ai/landing.
Put this course into action
Learn the strategy here, then let 850ai analyze your credit report and generate dispute letters tailored to your accounts.