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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Isjaymoh(m): 8:53pm On Nov 14, 2013
fckyourman: First.
You need at least two clippers = (6000)
You need at least two Barbers chairs= (7,000)
Small Generator= (15,000)
DVD+ Speakers (5,000)
4 Waiting Chairs (9,000)
Mirrors on the wall (1,500)
Hair Products (2,000)
Hire Barber don't pay upfront
Total Around 45k might be cheaper depending on the market.


Wall mirror is more than the cost u wrote, even chairs
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Nobody: 8:55pm On Nov 14, 2013
icebeatz:

If you are good at what you do, please set your price at 500N.

I barb for 1500 here in ikeja....

It depends on the area you are setting up though!
#1500? Na for head alone or with armpit and....?

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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Sike(m): 9:04pm On Nov 14, 2013
OP, If you start from the bottom, you'll get there someday. Go ahead with what you have already.

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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by samhay: 9:34pm On Nov 14, 2013
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

2 good fairly used Clippers: N9,000

4 Cover Clothes: N2,000

Barbing ‘Cosmetics’ (Spirit, powder, aftershave etc): N3,000

Generator: N20,000

Sterilizer: N15,000

Other petty spending: N30,000

Total: N117,000

N.B you many also need a.c and other cooling facilities.

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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by rafcrown(m): 10:40pm On Nov 14, 2013
yes ,you can start with the amount you have,start gradually and be creative.SOME GREAT PEOPLE started business with $500 AND THEY ARE NOW GREAT NAMES TO BE RECKONED WITH NOW.
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Nobody: 10:49pm On Nov 14, 2013
Yes that money is enough if you Choose under mango tree as your shop.

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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by nairacodedcom(m): 10:57pm On Nov 14, 2013
50k is not ok, especially if you include Govt levies. Nowadays, they even bill you for playing music from your shop

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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Maximus85(m): 11:46pm On Nov 14, 2013
fckyourman: First.

You need at least two clippers = (6000)
You need at least two Barbers chairs= (7,000)
Small Generator= (15,000)
DVD+ Speakers (5,000)
4 Waiting Chairs (9,000)
Mirrors on the wall (1,500)
Hair Products (2,000)
Hire Barber don't pay upfront

Total Around 45k might be cheaper depending on the market.




Shop rentage alone is above 50k
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Nobody: 12:30am On Nov 15, 2013
fckyourman: First.

You need at least two clippers = (6000)
You need at least two Barbers chairs= (7,000)
Small Generator= (15,000)
DVD+ Speakers (5,000)
4 Waiting Chairs (9,000)
Mirrors on the wall (1,500)
Hair Products (2,000)
Hire Barber don't pay upfront

Total Around 45k might be cheaper depending on the market.



you really know your stuff
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by diasporaauto: 12:59am On Nov 15, 2013
Diaspora Autobrokers will be buying you TWO American Professional Wahl Clipper if you ever set up this business, I will be needing THREE proofs that you did.

Please encourage those with vision, who want to bring food to the table.

Click on my profile and get my details.

Thanks

www.diasporaautobrokers.com

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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by OduntanGabriel(m): 2:16am On Nov 15, 2013
[quote author=fckyourman][b]First.

You need at least two clippers = (6000)
You need at least two Barbers chairs= (7,000)
Small Generator= (15,000)
DVD+ Speakers (5,000)
4 Waiting Chairs (9,000)
Mirrors on the wall (1,500)
Hair Products (2,000)
Hire Barber don't pay upfront

Total Around 45k might be cheaper depending on the market.




Shop nko? Abi na for express road he go dey barb ni?

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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by naijacutee(f): 2:35am On Nov 15, 2013
If you do start this business, I'll like to donate brand new combs, cosmetics and magazines for your shop but will also need proof that you have started.Send me a PM so I know you're the right person.
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Gudintent: 5:57am On Nov 15, 2013
Lordwize: Make sure you fix your price between 50-100# Don't fix it more than that o.

OP you already bagged a potential customer, he/she will be back to open this thread;

'A nairalander barbed my hair'

Looking forward to that cheesy
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by laptop247(m): 6:18am On Nov 15, 2013
Sure it wil be enough, depending on how you calculate ur expenses
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by King4Che: 6:59am On Nov 15, 2013
Op...where re u located...if u re in PH or stay very close 2 PH town rumuola 2 b precise...there is a well establish and well furnish barbin saloon 4 hire purchase...call dis no 4 more details...08032693390
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by wisemanj(m): 7:15am On Nov 15, 2013
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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by wisemanj(m): 7:21am On Nov 15, 2013
naijacutee: If you do start this business, I'll like to donate brand new combs, cosmetics and magazines for your shop but will also need proof that you have started.Send me a PM so I know you're the right person.
thank you ever much for encouraging me when it is time to start I will still inform you guys
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by elliottibanga(m): 7:27am On Nov 15, 2013
tellwisdom: Guy, go and eat Nkwobi with that money undecided

Good God!
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Incrizz(f): 7:47am On Nov 15, 2013
Henry praise: Fckyourman has said d truth, how ever, my additional is dat u shud buy "super taper plus" type of clipper n dat cost about 8k for 1 den u will support it wit any oda cheap clipper maybe Chaoba of 2500. U need a gud fan or an A/c trust me. N d mirror will cost u close to 4k( front n back. Leave tv out of it first. U will need a waitin chair. Above all d business will need ur tym n skill n a gud PRO.

To attract parents, u need to first win d hearts of dia kids, n wit gud PRO, u will do dat. Kip to many pple away from ur saloon especially idle pple, dey scare off matured customer. I once had a saloon n video game store.
What happened to the saloon and store?
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Vicky2k(m): 7:55am On Nov 15, 2013
LEXYCOM: 50k is ok....but tell customers to come along with their clipper and chair...

Are you Really Serious in advising him to Tell his Customers to come along with their Clipper and chair. That is no way to do a Barbing Salon Business. For me 50k can do that but that depends on the Location, Amount of Rent you Pay and How Much you charge per Hair Cut. E.g in Enugu or Awka, the Average Barber charges just 150 per Hair cut but in other places like Lagos, ABJ or PH, he would charge higher.
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Lordwize(m): 8:21am On Nov 15, 2013
icebeatz:

If you are good at what you do, please set your price at 500N.

I barb for 1500 here in ikeja....

It depends on the area you are setting up though!
I guess where you are barbing #1500.00, your shop should be worth #300,000, we are discussing #50,000 as the start up capital here. You can't be under a tree or a makeshift shop and charge #1500 my bros.
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by Kennyfancy(m): 8:49am On Nov 15, 2013
good morning OP, ,am a barber in warri,, bt i skul i asaba,,, jst finish my OND,, pls if u dnt mind,,i cn com to lagos and run D barbing saloon for u,,, i hav people in lagos, so dat wont post as problem,,, contact me at 08164421812 or kennetheganyomake @gmail.com.. never forgt computer sci is wht i study incase of any IT POSITION FOR ME,help a young nigeria
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by MrAboki: 8:56am On Nov 15, 2013
50,000 Naira, spread across the following items


Clipper =
Chairs =
Apron =
Mirrors =
Generator = 14 - 16 Thousand Naira
Jerrycan =
Electricals (Extensions, adaptors) =
Furniture (Chairs for waiting customers, Workstation table, e.t.c) =
Cosmetics (Hair creams, Hair Sprays, dyes, relaxers, conditioners, Alcohol, e.t.c) =
Sterilizer kit =
Tools (Screwdrivers, pliers, Combs, Brushes, e.t.c) =
Miscellenous (Dustbin, brooms, mops, bin bags, pictures, wallclock, radios, T.V, e.t.c.. ) =


Rent =

Government Taxes/Levies/Permits =

Employee salary/renumeration =



I really doubt you can pull it off...


O.P

Here is a speedy breakdown of what I think is needed to kick-start a small Barbing Salon. Now you would notice that I didnt add Fridges, Cable TV, Airconditioning, dryers, washing bowls, e.t.c as I feel thats for people who are trying to make a statement with their shops.

My suggestion is that you take this my list, expand it and tailor it to fit what you have in mind. Do a cost analysis on these items and then do a simulation based on that to see how long it would take to break even.

Good Luck Mr. OP sir.
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by beeman80: 8:57am On Nov 15, 2013
fckyourman: [b]First.

You need at least two clippers = (6000)
You need at least two Barbers chairs= (7,000)
Small Generator= (15,000)
DVD+ Speakers (5,000)
4 Waiting Chairs (9,000)
Mirrors on the wall (1,500)
Hair Products (2,000)
Hire Barber don't pay upfront

Total Around 45k might be cheaper depending on the market.

45k is unrealistic. I opened this business last year and had to close it in January 2013 after spending over 300k (rent inclusive).
In addition to what you have above,you will also be needing sterilizer,cupboard,wash hand basin,Fan or air-condition and please 2000 is too little for hair products.
You will need at least 2500 for the combs,hair cream and shampoo alone.Please gather enough to start up well.Except you are looking at a road side barbing salon.And don't forget that rent varies from place to place.
My advice is that you get more rather than little and most importantly ensure that you are always on ground otherwise the barbers will wreck the business for you.Also ensure you situate the salon in a very strategic location with a traffic of people.
All the best!


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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by IdeyVex1(m): 9:05am On Nov 15, 2013
fckyourman: First.

You need at least two clippers = (6000)
You need at least two Barbers chairs= (7,000)
Small Generator= (15,000)
DVD+ Speakers (5,000)
4 Waiting Chairs (9,000)
Mirrors on the wall (1,500)
Hair Products (2,000)
Hire Barber don't pay upfront

Total Around 45k might be cheaper depending on the market.




Guy, I luv your analysis but you are missing some things. Please don't mislead this young enterpreneur. First, is that you cannot open a barber shop with 3k clippers. Those clippers when used for commercial purposes will wear out in no time. Please go for Original Wahl Clippers which sells for about 6k each.
In everything, please do not forget to include the cost of renting a shop
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by beeman80: 9:13am On Nov 15, 2013
Lordwize: I guess where you are barbing #1500.00, your shop should be worth #300,000, we are discussing #50,000 as the start up capital here. You can't be under a tree or a makeshift shop and charge #1500 my bros.
This is very untrue because I opened mine with over 300k and barbed for 250 Naira.
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by abduldope(m): 9:22am On Nov 15, 2013
to me in 9ja if u dnt hav FLAT SCREEN TV wit AC nc STerilizer n soft couch MHN U de waste ur TYM
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by MrAboki: 9:29am On Nov 15, 2013
I dey Vex!:


Guy, I luv your analysis but you are missing some things. Please don't mislead this young enterpreneur. First, is that you cannot open a barber shop with 3k clippers. Those clippers when used for commercial purposes will wear out in no time. Please go for Original Wahl Clippers which sells for about 6k each.
In everything, please do not forget to include the cost of renting a shop


Original Whal Clippers Pass 6'k my brother... Trust me!!
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by endie44: 9:33am On Nov 15, 2013
Try Mobile Barber... I pass my neighbour Generator and Clipper, Then barbing accessories. Wheel Barrow or Small hand pushed truck u'll use to carry your items around.. Go to peoples homes and give them a cut instead of them coming to a shop. That way you can save money for rent.. Maybe 50k may suffice. [size=14pt]GoodLuck!! [/size] !!... grin

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Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by leverage12(m): 9:50am On Nov 15, 2013
endie44: Try Mobile Barber... I pass my neighbour Generator and Clipper, Then barbing accessories. Wheel Barrow or Small hand pushed truck u'll use to carry your items around.. Go to peoples homes and give them a cut instead of them coming to a shop. That way you can save money for rent.. Maybe 50k may suffice. [size=14pt]GoodLuck!! [/size] !!... grin
Lol, 50k won't be enough oo. Save some more to add to the 50k, lets say 300k.
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by newacca: 10:07am On Nov 15, 2013
MINIMAL LIST OF HAIR SALON EQUIPMENT YOU NEED(Please note: This list is minimal. You might need up to millions if you want to set-up an upscale salon)

Professional hair Clipper
Hair dressing chair
Styling station
Styling station mirror
Hair scissors/Combs
Head washing basin
Salon sundries: Clips,Cutting cape(cover cloth),brush,Tinting brush
Hair salon products: Hair cream,relaxer,shampoo etc
Generator
long waiting chair
Sound system or TV
Cooling system(Fan or A/C)

Rent is not included because you are the only one who knows where you want to set-up your salon.
Do your own research to know what the list will cost. Then let's start from there. But honestly, 50k won't make it.
Keep calm and set-up your barbershop. smiley
Ciao!
Re: Is N50,000 Enough To Startup A Barbing Saloon? by newacca: 10:12am On Nov 15, 2013
fckyourman: First.

You need at least two clippers = (6000)
You need at least two Barbers chairs= (7,000)
Small Generator= (15,000)
DVD+ Speakers (5,000)
4 Waiting Chairs (9,000)
Mirrors on the wall (1,500)
Hair Products (2,000)
Hire Barber don't pay upfront

Total Around 45k might be cheaper depending on the market.



Original professional clipper costs more than 3k

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