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Tips, strategies, and success stories to help you grow your business.
Your portfolio is your best marketing tool. Learn how to take before and after photos that showcase your work and convert browsers into bookings.
Public liability, professional indemnity, employer's liability - what do you actually need? A plain-English guide to salon and barbershop insurance.
Everything you need to know about starting a nail salon - from licensing and costs to finding the perfect location and building your client base.
From Ranelagh to Smithfield, discover which Dublin areas offer the best opportunities for salon and barbershop owners in 2026.
Irish tax doesn't have to be confusing. Here's what salon owners actually need to know about VAT, income tax, and staying on the right side of Revenue.
A realistic cost breakdown for opening a salon in Dublin - from Rathmines to the city centre. Real numbers, no sugarcoating.
A complete guide to work permits for barbers and hairdressers moving to Ireland - from Critical Skills visas to employer sponsorship.
Everything you need to know about starting a barbershop in Ireland - from CRO registration to finding the perfect location in Dublin or beyond.
The best upsells don't feel like upsells at all. Here's how to increase your average ticket while making clients feel pampered, not pressured.