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Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to take your henna skills from hobby to a legitimate business, writing a business plan becomes strongly recommended. Business plans are extensive living documents that accompany a business from its inception through its lifetime, providing guidance and clarity for the business owner. Today we’ll be covering three key components of an effective business plan that are often overlooked by henna artists.
Read MorePicture this: You’re booked for a three-hour henna party from 2:00pm-5:00pm. You arrive at 1:45pm to get set up, and notice that the event hall is empty. The event planner and event service staff are present, but… where are the guests? Two o’clock comes…and goes.
2:05pm. Maybe they are just running behind?
2:10pm. Hmm. Strange, but you’re sure they’ll be there any minute.
2:15pm. Alright, what’s going on?
2:30pm. Guests begin to trickle in, sharing greetings and excitement. They flock to the buffet table for a treat, take selfies, explore the hall, and begin to settle in at tables.
It’s 2:50pm before you begin applying henna to anyone. As five o’clock rolls around, you realize that you’ve not been able to service all of the guests.
Now what?
Read MoreSetting (and raising) rates is something that tends to be stressful for henna artists of all skill sets - seasoned and beginners. The trouble with setting rates is that many times small business owners leave money at the table unknowingly. Whenever you're considering raising your rates, it's paramount that you take inventory of what exactly it is that your clients are willing to pay for. Keep in mind that henna is a commodity that can be found in most communities. Even the artists who serve rural areas run the risk of a "new" artist popping on the scene thanks to the easy availability of henna paste through online shops.
In general, however, there are five key considerations that you should review when setting your rates. These five considerations are motivators that cause people to make purchases on an every day basis - be that with a henna artist, at the grocery store, at the airport, or elsewhere.
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