...both on a medium scale.







I think Barbers earn more.

It depends on the location...but i agree with you to an extent.
A cafe owner can multi-task...

Caracta: It depends on the location...but i agree with you to an extent.
A cafe owner can multi-task...

You're right, caracta. Location is a criteria to judge..
some places, you can get a hair-cut for #200 while some other places like Abuja, u've got to hold 1k to sit on the chair..

Please how much dyu think do I need to start up in Lagos. Feel like having a side business that could be generating change for me at the moment. Will employ someone to do the barbing. So how much dyu think can start me up comfortably?
Thanks

I got this for you, sir

Startup summary
2 Rotating Chairs (although ordinary chairs may do for a start): N10,000
1 Long waiting chair: N10,000
Tables: N6,000
Mirrors: N12,000
3 original Clippers: N9,000
4 Cover Clothes: N2,000
Barbing ‘Cosmetics’ (Spirit, powder, aftershave etc): N3,000
Generator: N20,000
Sterilizer: N15,000
Others: N30,000

Total: N117,000

N.B you many also need a.c and other cooling facilities.
Meanwhile you can check this blog for more on strategy, opportunity & challenges. (The blog isn't mine)

lagosbusinesses..com/2011/10/how-to-setup-profitable-barbing.html?m=1

You may decide to get a fairly used 21" plasma + a decorder/DVD to entertain your customers.. It is not compulsory but it attracts some people, and you can even increase your CHARGE cos of that. A T.V can also invite more customers + extra money if you have a PlayStation..

I can remember wen last i went to cybercafe. I use my phone to browze or moderm with d laptop. I only visit cybercafe wen i wan print,and scan only.
:-
i go to saloon every 2 weeks for barbing and carving.

To me, cybercafe dont yield, saloon does

acidosis™:
I got this for you, sir

Startup summary
2 Rotating Chairs (although ordinary chairs may do for a start): N10,000
1 Long waiting chair: N10,000
Tables: N6,000
Mirrors: N12,000
3 original Clippers: N9,000
4 Cover Clothes: N2,000
Barbing ‘Cosmetics’ (Spirit, powder, aftershave etc): N3,000
Generator: N20,000
Sterilizer: N15,000
Others: N30,000

Total: N117,000

N.B you many also need a.c and other cooling facilities.
Meanwhile you can check this blog for more on strategy, opportunity & challenges. (The blog isn't mine)

lagosbusinesses..com/2011/10/how-to-setup-profitable-barbing.html?m=1

Wow! Thank you very much for this piece of info. This puts things into perspective.

Cant see rent in your post, No salaries of staff, No proposed cash flow. No proposed return on investment,No business strategy to meet the proposed cash flow. Please dont take business decision on impulse. Let all these be available. Then we can criticize other factors too.

Okontami: Cant see rent in your post, No salaries of staff, No proposed cash flow. No proposed return on investment,No business strategy to meet the proposed cash flow. Please dont take business decision on impulse. Let all these be available. Then we can criticize other factors too.

Well said sir but that is not the aim of the thread. However I will try and work out a ROI if that amount is invested. Business tragedy is clearly illustrated in the link.
my bad! I forgot rent

I guess I was a bit hasty in my decisions

acidosis™:
I got this for you, sir

Startup summary
2 Rotating Chairs (although ordinary chairs may do for a start): N10,000
1 Long waiting chair: N10,000
Tables: N6,000
Mirrors: N12,000
3 original Clippers: N9,000
4 Cover Clothes: N2,000
Barbing ‘Cosmetics’ (Spirit, powder, aftershave etc): N3,000
Generator: N20,000
Sterilizer: N15,000
Others: N30,000

Total: N117,000

N.B you many also need a.c and other cooling facilities.
Meanwhile you can check this blog for more on strategy, opportunity & challenges. (The blog isn't mine)

lagosbusinesses..com/2011/10/how-to-setup-profitable-barbing.html?m=1

Check that pls

You mean the link?

~vicky~:
i would give it a 50-50

noted, dear

I still await the remaining data Acidosis promised to help us source. Or has he forgotten?

Ryabcool: I still await the remaining data Acidosis promised to help us source. Or has he forgotten?

I've been so busy.. I'll do something asap

It all depends on the quality of service. Internet penetration and adoption is still low in Nigeria therefore the caliber of customers you get. A barbers shop on the other hand is visited by all and sundry.

is this business only for the male folks

emilyone: is this business only for the male folks

Hmm.. I think so..

acidosis™:


Hmm.. I think so..

what makes you think so?
are you saying if i have the capital i cant set up a barbing salon bizniz and get somebody to manage it for me?

emilyone:
what makes you think so?
are you saying if i have the capital i cant set up a barbing salon bizniz and get somebody to manage it for me?

you can always get someone to manage your biz for you... but a business that deals with men needs the attention of a man.. are you up to the task?

mumumugu: I can remember wen last i went to cybercafe. I use my phone to browze or moderm with d laptop. I only visit cybercafe wen i wan print,and scan only.
:-
i go to saloon every 2 weeks for barbing and carving.

To me, cybercafe dont yield, saloon does

When you can buy an HP Deskjet-2050 for N15,000 that prints, scans and photocopies all in one package.

Please don't go near cyber cafe business OOOO

Both yields cool cash, depends on ur branding.

I've run a Cafe before and there was a barbing saloon right beside me. I'll tell you what, barbing saloon is far more lucrative and less stressful. The initial capital required to setup a cafe and the running cost is pretty high whereas for a barbing saloon it's not so. While I charge N150 per hour, the barber charges N300 per head (which takes about 30 min to barb). Most of the time, he's got more people in his shop than mine, especially weekends! He doesn't pay monthly fee on ISP, service about 10 systems at interval, dealwith viruses, buy consumables like paper, toner, etc. Forget man, cafe business no be yam o! Eventually I had to setup a wifi zone within the area and it made more sense.

Interesting

Its obvious now!
The barbing saloon is better, but the only problem is the fact that you say your going to get someone to manage it for you! When ever someone wants to start a business, its best to manage it them selves, then later on they can transfer to a TRUSTED associate. I wouldn't advice anybody to start a business, knowing there not going to manage it them self.

Chai! Barbers make a lot of money. They have lower operating cost than cafes. Also, the availability of BBs and other internet enabled phones is making people pay less visits to cafes.

Abuja people dey try sha. 1k for haircut. Na to dey carry afro na;>.

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Very funny. Where there are salons that charges above 1k even in Ilorin. It all depends on your choice of hair-cut, your pocket and your taste of salon, anyway.