Start A Barbers: How to Set Up and Run and Barber Shop Business

Thinking of opening your own barber shop? You'll find everything you need right here, from choosing the perfect location and setting up your business plan to recruiting great staff and mastering the latest men's hairstyles. Start A Barbers is here to help.

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Temporary Staff in Barber Shops

Barber shops can hire temporary staff through agencies or fixed-term contracts to cover absences and test staffing needs without permanent commitments.

DVD Training Courses

DVD courses offer an affordable way to train barber shop staff without disrupting daily operations or breaking the budget.

Writing a Business Plan for a Barber Shop

Set up your barber shop with a solid business plan that gets funding and keeps your operation on track.

Barber Shop Cashflow Management

A barber shop needs cash flow management to pay bills on time and stay open, even if profits look good on paper.

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Expanding a Barber Shop Business

Growing a barber shop requires solid planning, the right location, and enough funding to avoid draining profits from your first shop.

How to Deal With a Difficult Customer

Handle unhappy customers at your barber shop by offering a free restyle or refund, even when the complaint seems unfair.

Making Barber Shop Employees Redundant

How barber shop owners can handle staff redundancies legally and fairly when business gets tough.

Managing a Barber Shop in Tough Times

Keep your barber shop afloat during a downturn by cutting costs smartly, being honest with staff, and planning for the long term.

Publicity Stunts to Promote a Barber Shop

Clever ways to get local media coverage for your barber shop without big risks or big budgets.

The History of Shaving

People have been shaving since the Stone Age, and it's shaped civilisations in surprising ways throughout history.

Barber Shop Refurbishment Boosted Business: Case Study

A Glasgow barber spent thousands on a full refurbishment and saw his business pick up after years of putting it off.

Good Shaving Technique

Proper shaving technique reduces irritation and razor burn while giving you a closer, longer-lasting shave.

Men's Hairstyles Through the Ages

How men's hairstyles and beards have changed from ancient Egypt and Greece through to modern times.

Barbering Courses and Academies

Barbering courses cost around £4,000 and take 10-25 weeks, covering cutting, clipper work, razoring and customer care with a recognised qualification.

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