Many hairdressers, barbers, and beauty therapists enjoy the independence and better work/life balance that comes with working as a self-employed chair, space, or room renter with your own client list. However, there are drawbacks, and you should be aware of them before transitioning from employment to self-employment.
This blog post covers:
- What is chair/room renting?
- The benefits of being self-employed
- What else you need to consider
- The need for a contract
- Working out how much you’ll pay
- GDPR
- Employment status
- Checklist
What is chair/room renting?
If you rent a chair, space or room in a salon or barbershop you will be classed as a self-employed person running your own business. Your self-employed business will be completely separate from the salon or barbershop you are working in.