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The primary mistake you made is to start a barber shop without you it self being a barber.

I would advise you to go learn how barb and pick up the clipper and start cutting hairs.

Next is to look for apprentice that can register for training. It cost 30-50 thousand naira for registration depending on the area.

Overtime you will slowly handover the barbing to your apprentice.

Second mistake you made is to actually start big... Starting big most time is overwhelming and you would not have the experience and your own technique of handling people, money and challenges.

That being said, I wish you the best.

I am facing similar issue.I thank God I learnt the basis of haircut during my service year,I don't have any of them(stylist) in my shop,I am doing it myself and learning on the job,though,it hasn't been easy for me but I have peace of mind running it myself.My bro, try to learn it.

If u want professional barbers to stay with u.. do profit sharing .

tonididdy:
Yes I can increase patronage for my shop.
On valentines day, we did a free haircut package.
The turnout was good.
I was very positive we would start seeing some of those customers again because we got very good remarks after that only for the barber to suddenly quit claiming his parents were sick knowing fully well the pains and struggles one has to go through to find another barber

My point in all of this is, only invest in a business you are skilled on

it all boils down to investing in a business u can't handle urself bf looking for a helping hand. cus if u could barb u would ve bn taking care of those customers u made with d free haircut u offered on vals day. n then it il increase from there, well checkout other ideas like d unisex salon thing, u can get a hair stylist to see if they il share d rent n other expenses with u. But u ve to be prepared for d challenges dat il come with dat too. hard to deal with people these days.

I understand your situation.

Starting a business in Nigeria without testing the waters on a small scale is suicidal.

Investing a million Naira in a new business without prior experience is a no no.

What I will advice is, go to your trusted Barnet where you normally get your hair cut as a customer, I'm sure you should have built a relationship with your Barnet over time.

Open up to him, seek his advice and recommendations going forward on how to run this business, you never know, he might forward a trusted barber to handle and co-manage the shop with you.

Wish you all the best.

tonididdy:
It's exactly 5 months now since I birthed this business. Exactly November 14th I started a business passion in the BEAUTY market.

On this day my barbershop was birthed... But we have barely operated for upto a month with hitches here and there.

First it starts with the non availability of professional barbers to run the business, all the barbers are either not interested or cannot give it their 100% when they get the job.

Many are frustrated with the poor patronage which is expected of any business or according to an article I read, they are "jealous" of their employer (still trying to figure this out).

My barbershop gulped me a whooping N1m.

All efforts via advertisement and physical search have proved barren as no barber has the patience to work or they are either no longer interested in a skill they learnt (instead have decided to rock the high-way(Yahoo)).

Well all said and done I want persons to know this and learn a lesson off my experience. Never invest in a business you have no skill (training) about.

As the Rent still counts, I continue to be hopeful because I invested premium ideas and hopeful I will get a patient barber to run my business while I attend to other stuffs.
I have good contracts with provision for accomodation for my employees but it's still difficult to get one

add female saloon to it that will attract bought parties

tonididdy:
It's exactly 5 months now since I birthed this business. Exactly November 14th I started a business passion in the BEAUTY market.

On this day my barbershop was birthed... But we have barely operated for upto a month with hitches here and there.

First it starts with the non availability of professional barbers to run the business, all the barbers are either not interested or cannot give it their 100% when they get the job.

Many are frustrated with the poor patronage which is expected of any business or according to an article I read, they are "jealous" of their employer (still trying to figure this out).

My barbershop gulped me a whooping N1m.

All efforts via advertisement and physical search have proved barren as no barber has the patience to work or they are either no longer interested in a skill they learnt (instead have decided to rock the high-way(Yahoo)).

Well all said and done I want persons to know this and learn a lesson off my experience. Never invest in a business you have no skill (training) about.

As the Rent still counts, I continue to be hopeful because I invested premium ideas and hopeful I will get a patient barber to run my business while I attend to other stuffs.
I have good contracts with provision for accomodation for my employees but it's still difficult to get one

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tonididdy:
It's exactly 5 months now since I birthed this business. Exactly November 14th I started a business passion in the BEAUTY market.

On this day my barbershop was birthed... But we have barely operated for upto a month with hitches here and there.

First it starts with the non availability of professional barbers to run the business, all the barbers are either not interested or cannot give it their 100% when they get the job.

Many are frustrated with the poor patronage which is expected of any business or according to an article I read, they are "jealous" of their employer (still trying to figure this out).

My barbershop gulped me a whooping N1m.

All efforts via advertisement and physical search have proved barren as no barber has the patience to work or they are either no longer interested in a skill they learnt (instead have decided to rock the high-way(Yahoo)).

Well all said and done I want persons to know this and learn a lesson off my experience. Never invest in a business you have no skill (training) about.

As the Rent still counts, I continue to be hopeful because I invested premium ideas and hopeful I will get a patient barber to run my business while I attend to other stuffs.
I have good contracts with provision for accomodation for my employees but it's still difficult to get one

I am a professional barber, I made the mistake of employing someone in m barber shop, he almost wreck me down, when I am there myself I make up to 8k per day, but when I leave him there he deliver 4000 per week just imagine. So this is what you will do. Place them on salary let them know how much they will be making in other for u to be able to afford the payment, barbing is a lucrative business, expecially weekends, you can make up to 15k on Friday ,20k on Saturday and on Monday up to 25k sometimes on Sunday morning. Just get a nice location. Anyway my online training will be coming up soon, this is not YouTube training its an intensive training for those who are interested in barbing. Fee 7k for three months training . Interested should book a space now or call 08034553036.

Rick9:
Where in Benin City

What's the relevance of asking this question...u want to track him or what?...Abi u dey find work

Nawaaa Oooo

tonididdy:
It's exactly 5 months now since I birthed this business. Exactly November 14th I started a business passion in the BEAUTY market.

On this day my barbershop was birthed... But we have barely operated for upto a month with hitches here and there.

First it starts with the non availability of professional barbers to run the business, all the barbers are either not interested or cannot give it their 100% when they get the job.

Many are frustrated with the poor patronage which is expected of any business or according to an article I read, they are "jealous" of their employer (still trying to figure this out).

My barbershop gulped me a whooping N1m.

All efforts via advertisement and physical search have proved barren as no barber has the patience to work or they are either no longer interested in a skill they learnt (instead have decided to rock the high-way(Yahoo)).

Well all said and done I want persons to know this and learn a lesson off my experience. Never invest in a business you have no skill (training) about.

As the Rent still counts, I continue to be hopeful because I invested premium ideas and hopeful I will get a patient barber to run my business while I attend to other stuffs.
I have good contracts with provision for accomodation for my employees but it's still difficult to get one

Do you mean you have accommodation for your barbars, and your office is located in ABJ? I can send you a brother who's a professional barber.

tonididdy:
Like I said it's my personal opinion.
I am more of a shy type I be live so you can understand.
My partner is a pro hair dresser, actually she attend to dreadlocks clients in the shop. She comes in if her services are needed.

Well if you aren't interested, I am certain you can help me talk someone else into accepting the job. We can link up from there and trust me you will be rewarded.

Funny enough the barbers that have worked for me are from outside Benin

I understand your condition bro....


I can help you manage it cos i am a professional stylist if you still need someone....

Bro, just start Blogging Business and thank me later

tonididdy:
Yes I can increase patronage for my shop.
On valentines day, we did a free haircut package.
The turnout was good.
I was very positive we would start seeing some of those customers again because we got very good remarks after that only for the barber to suddenly quit claiming his parents were sick knowing fully well the pains and struggles one has to go through to find another barber

My point in all of this is, only invest in a business you are skilled on

...where us your outlet located??...Since you can provide accommodation.. I have a skillful barber who might be interested..

Ryan03:
he can't start a pos business with 60k bro.

I did

Oh

tonididdy:
It's exactly 5 months now since I birthed this business. Exactly November 14th I started a business passion in the BEAUTY market.

On this day my barbershop was birthed... But we have barely operated for upto a month with hitches here and there.

First it starts with the non availability of professional barbers to run the business, all the barbers are either not interested or cannot give it their 100% when they get the job.

Many are frustrated with the poor patronage which is expected of any business or according to an article I read, they are "jealous" of their employer (still trying to figure this out).

My barbershop gulped me a whooping N1m.

All efforts via advertisement and physical search have proved barren as no barber has the patience to work or they are either no longer interested in a skill they learnt (instead have decided to rock the high-way(Yahoo)).

Well all said and done I want persons to know this and learn a lesson off my experience. Never invest in a business you have no skill (training) about.

As the Rent still counts, I continue to be hopeful because I invested premium ideas and hopeful I will get a patient barber to run my business while I attend to other stuffs.
I have good contracts with provision for accomodation for my employees but it's still difficult to get one

OP.

Where is a shop? I know a very skilled (emphasis on very skilled) barber willing to work.

tonididdy:
It's exactly 5 months now since I birthed this business. Exactly November 14th I started a business passion in the BEAUTY market.

On this day my barbershop was birthed... But we have barely operated for upto a month with hitches here and there.

First it starts with the non availability of professional barbers to run the business, all the barbers are either not interested or cannot give it their 100% when they get the job.

Many are frustrated with the poor patronage which is expected of any business or according to an article I read, they are "jealous" of their employer (still trying to figure this out).

My barbershop gulped me a whooping N1m.

All efforts via advertisement and physical search have proved barren as no barber has the patience to work or they are either no longer interested in a skill they learnt (instead have decided to rock the high-way(Yahoo)).

Well all said and done I want persons to know this and learn a lesson off my experience. Never invest in a business you have no skill (training) about.

As the Rent still counts, I continue to be hopeful because I invested premium ideas and hopeful I will get a patient barber to run my business while I attend to other stuffs.
I have good contracts with provision for accomodation for my employees but it's still difficult to get one

what is the location of your barbing saloon, we can work out something for you

tonididdy:
Learn to barb myself?

CAPITAL YES
Its either you learn how to barb or you look for a professional barber who is willing to buy the shop on high purchase
Then two of you will write an agreement on how much he will be paying you monthly

If not you will keep looking at that barbershop like ewu until you lost every penny you put there

tonididdy:
Considering it's a new set up and we don't not know what we are capable of generating monthly, I decided to pay them monthly for a start until the shop can fend properly for itself then we can talk commission basis.

That being said, the difficult part is having a barber who will stand by the business through all weathers.

Bro in there in where the problem is, first Benin is a good location for a barber shop however paying your barber is where he problem is, for a start up like yours, your barber pays you not otherwise.

Kindly review your payment plan, get a new barber to manage the shop as his he fuels the Gen, pays the utility bills, service the clippers etc and pays you a weekly rent/lease token of 5-10k weekly this depends on how much you charge per haircut and can always be reviewed as patronage grows. But at every point make sure he never compromises on standard and quality that will be your game changer

Yes 5-10k could look like a little ROI based on your investment but the idea is consistency and long term benefits wherein even when the barber leaves you already have a loyal dedicated fan base who now come there because of yourself the quality and set standard barbers will now be shopping to have a spot there too.

However to utilize your investment and make more returns you have to consider the other ideas suggested here like making it a Unisex shop, Pos, etc this will generate more money and keep people around your business at all time.

In addition women saloon could make you shop look alittle untidy and yes some guys might not really fancy the idea of a unisex Salon however some would so you can simply just start by selling female hair and attachment and later find a nice way to partition your shop as 2 distinct shop yet one salon. Don't give up just try out these suggestions and others you will be glad you invested.

Finally get a towel warmer I did not notice one in the pictures posted. Nice barber shop you got there.

Pmedia7787:
Depending on location...
In front
Add pos
Btc sales
And offer subscription services
Barb3-6 times in a month with just 2000
You saving them money...

Ones boys hear crypto.... fiam!

tonididdy:
It's exactly 5 months now since I birthed this business. Exactly November 14th I started a business passion in the BEAUTY market.

On this day my barbershop was birthed... But we have barely operated for upto a month with hitches here and there.

First it starts with the non availability of professional barbers to run the business, all the barbers are either not interested or cannot give it their 100% when they get the job.

Many are frustrated with the poor patronage which is expected of any business or according to an article I read, they are "jealous" of their employer (still trying to figure this out).

My barbershop gulped me a whooping N1m.

All efforts via advertisement and physical search have proved barren as no barber has the patience to work or they are either no longer interested in a skill they learnt (instead have decided to rock the high-way(Yahoo)).

Well all said and done I want persons to know this and learn a lesson off my experience. Never invest in a business you have no skill (training) about.

As the Rent still counts, I continue to be hopeful because I invested premium ideas and hopeful I will get a patient barber to run my business while I attend to other stuffs.
I have good contracts with provision for accomodation for my employees but it's still difficult to get one

Ups and down in business

NiRfreak:
What's the relevance of asking this question...u want to track him or what?...Abi u dey find work

I live in the town also, just asking maybe someone might be interested you Know.

tonididdy:
In my own opinion, I don't think males will be comfortable in a unisex shop were ladies are also but I maybe wrong and haven't tot to try this out

sir do your research unisex salon shops makes more money and are more marketable

Never start babing sallon biz if you dont know how to barb, if you wont be the one barbing.

Close down this barbing business ASAP, before one of those barbers take over your shop through jazz and crooked means.

E go hard to see who go barb for you, anybody you bring will kill your shop and open his own.

Learn from your big mistake and move on.

Find a bizness you can handle, find something you have experience and skills in.

Close down the barbers shp, liquidate and move on.

emmabest2000:
CAPITAL YES
Its either you learn how to barb or you look for a professional barber who is willing to buy the shop on high purchase
Then two of you will write an agreement on how much he will be paying you monthly

If not you will keep looking at that barbershop like ewu until you lost every penny you put there

Making agreement with a Nigerian is no go area.

I have adviced him to close down the biz.

It has never worked well.

When you have money dont invest in barbing unless you are a barber.

Its also very rare to see talented workers that will work for you in such sectors, becos it very easy to start up.

To start a B saloon all you need is a clipper with oda small tins. Guys can easily hustle this tins.

My advice to bro na to lean him, lesson and move on.

tonididdy:
Yes I can increase patronage for my shop.
On valentines day, we did a free haircut package.
The turnout was good.
I was very positive we would start seeing some of those customers again because we got very good remarks after that only for the barber to suddenly quit claiming his parents were sick knowing fully well the pains and struggles one has to go through to find another barber

My point in all of this is, only invest in a business you are skilled on

that's nice with d package strategy bro...
I wish u all d best of luck in ur business..

afonjaheadhunts:
Bro in there in where the problem is, first Benin is a good location for a barber shop however paying your barber is where he problem is, for a start up like yours, your barber pays you not otherwise.

Kindly review your payment plan, get a new barber to manage the shop as his he fuels the Gen, pays the utility bills, service the clippers etc and pays you a weekly rent/lease token of 5-10k weekly this depends on how much you charge per haircut and can always be reviewed as patronage grows. But at every point make sure he never compromises on standard and quality that will be your game changer

Yes 5-10k could look like a little ROI based on your investment but the idea is consistency and long term benefits wherein even when the barber leaves you already have a loyal dedicated fan base who now come there because of yourself the quality and set standard barbers will now be shopping to have a spot there too.

However to utilize your investment and make more returns you have to consider the other ideas suggested here like making it a Unisex shop, Pos, etc this will generate more money and keep people around your business at all time.

In addition women saloon could make you shop look alittle untidy and yes some guys might not really fancy the idea of a unisex Salon however some would so you can simply just start by selling female hair and attachment and later find a nice way to partition your shop as 2 distinct shop yet one salon. Don't give up just try out these suggestions and others you will be glad you invested.

Finally get a towel warmer I did not notice one in the pictures posted. Nice barber shop you got there.

Thanks so much for your input and everyone else's too.
I do have a barber now on a contract, to be honest patronage isn't my biggest problem but consistency and availability of the barbers "used" to be my biggest phobia.
All your points are noted and everyone else's, I have really gained more ideas on new inputs and adjustments we could make.
I have a towel warmer and wireless clippers. The shop is running again and I'm hopeful.
Thanks naira Landers and of course I will be contacting every contacts on here who have asked me to contact them.
I need all the help we can get.



SHALOM FAMX

tonididdy:
Thanks so much for your input and everyone else's too.
I do have a barber now on a contract, to be honest patronage isn't my biggest problem but consistency and availability of the barbers "used" to be my biggest phobia.
All your points are noted and everyone else's, I have really gained more ideas on new inputs and adjustments we could make.
I have a towel warmer and wireless clippers. The shop is running again and I'm hopeful.
Thanks naira Landers and of course I will be contacting every contacts on here who have asked me to contact them.
I need all the help we can get.



SHALOM FAMX

Good to hear your business is up and running again, all the best brother, the sky will be your starting point.

afonjaheadhunts:
Good to hear your business is up and running again, all the best brother, the sky will be your starting point.

Amen