Barbershop
Cut and style hair from a small shop, often with chairs rented to other stylists.
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01 / Why it can workThe upside
Clients come back every few weeks, and chair rental can produce steady income.
02 / Watch forThe hard part
Licensing, rent and keeping good stylists from leaving drive the economics.
03 / CostsWhat the first budget covers
Licence, chairs and stations, fit-out, deposit, products and booking software. Expect roughly $8,000–$60,000 for a lean first version, before your own living costs.
04 / First customerYour first paying step
Build a client book working from a rented chair before opening your own space.
05 / GrowthHow it grows
Rent chairs to proven stylists, add retail products and consider a second location later.
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Barbershop scores
Startup difficulty5/10
Operating difficulty7/10
Economic potential4/10
Scalability4/10
Resale potential4/10
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