WHO’S THE BOSS

Job security is a nice concept, but it’s becoming harder to find in today’s economy. The unemployment rate is down, but that doesn’t always mean you have a secure future. Plus, with the rise of the gig-economy, part-time work doesn’t always cut it.

So why not be your own boss? Seriously, why not start your own permanent markupbusiness? It’s easier than you think and there are some serious benefits. We would know! We’ve been helping people redefine their lives through entrepreneurship for years here at the Academy of Advanced Cosmetics.

Keep reading to learn the benefits of being your own boss below and contact us today to start being your own boss!

WHAT BEING YOUR OWN BOSS LOOKS LIKE

With the popularity of microblading exploding, and the advanced cosmetic industry in general growing around 12% per year, there has never been a better time to start your own business. It isn’t always going to be easy, but it’s sure to be rewarding.

What does starting your own business and being your own boss look like? Well, the first thing you need to decide is the type of business you’re going to run. Georgia offers several types of incorporation, including: Limited Partnerships, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Sole Proprietorships, and General Partnerships.

You’re probably going to want to choose a sole proprietorship. In a sole proprietorship, you’re the single owner. All profits, taxes, and liability rests on your shoulders alone. This is also the least regulated type of business you can start, which makes it a good option if you want to avoid forms upon forms upon forms. You report your business income on your personal taxes. All you really have to worry about is keeping accurate records of sales.

CREATING AND GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

After picking the right type of business entity, it’s time for the fun to start. How are you going to market your business? How are you going to build your brand? How are you going to grow your company? How are you going to keep your clientele list?

We’re glad you asked! The very first thing you need to do is become the best permanent makeup artist you can. This means learning and mastering the following:

•        Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
•        Paramedical Tattooing
•        Ombre Eyebrows
•        Lip and Eyeliner Permanent Makeup
•         And more!

After you’re a certified master (literally!), it’s time to start marketing your business. This means the obvious: create a website, get active on social media, and run ads when appropriate. It also means networking with your teachers and other successful paramedical tattooing professionals.

Networking can be overwhelming, we know! That’s one of the reasons the Academy of Advanced Cosmetics offers a lot of tools to help you succeed. There is the 2018 Microblading and Permanent Makeup Conference. This is a great opportunity to meet hundreds of successful men and women who are their own bosses. You can learn from the best. There are also live demonstrations and more.

Now, what about keeping your clients once you have them? We hear that concern a lot and for good reason. Your business is only as successful as your clients. How can you keep them and keep being successful? The answer is much simpler than most people think.

You rock at what you do! Become the best, become a recognized industry professional, and your clients won’t leave. It’s that simple.

TIME TO TALK MONEY

This is the part everyone wants to hear about. How much money can you make as your own boss? How much does a career in permanent makeup pay? Well, it all depends.

The average salary for paramedical tattoo experts is around $50,000. It varies, of course, but that’s a good number to keep in mind. That’s the average salary, though, it isn’t how much you can make as a business owner.

You can make as much money as you want when you’re your own boss. You aren’t paid a salary, you’re paid everything. This is what people mean when they talk about financial independence.

Of course, it isn’t as simple as open up shop and start making money. That’d be nice, right? To be truly successful, you have to put in the time, work, and energy mentioned above. This isn’t difficult, but it isn’t simple either.

Sold on being your own boss? Then check out the Academy of Advanced Cosmetics’ course schedule and enroll today. Your future self will thank you!