Owning Our Full Service Hair Salons

What it takes to be your own boss

Think you have what it takes to own one of The Lemon Tree’s full service hair salons?

Sure, there are countless benefits to being your own boss.  But being successfully self-employed demands certain personal and professional characteristics.  To find out if you have what it takes, be honest with yourself and ask yourself the following questions:

Do you have leadership qualities?
Do you have a competitive nature?
Are you good at troubleshooting?
Do you like to plan ahead?
Are you a self-starter?
Can you meet (or exceed) your goals?
Are you organized?
Can you delegate responsibilities?
Can you stick to a schedule and meet deadlines?
Can people depend on you?
Are you patient?
Can you tolerate a certain amount of risk?
Can you think creatively?
Can you stay motivated?
Can you handle disappointments and still keep on trying?
Do you have good “people” skills?
Are you willing to work long hours?
Are you an effective communicator?
Can you cope with stress?
If married, does your spouse support your decision?
Do you have managerial skills?
Do you have the capital funding?
Can you take constructive criticism?
Do you have the financial stability to support yourself while the business becomes established?

The following are questions specific to The Lemon Tree franchise:

Can you adhere to company guidelines regulating product usage, salon appearance, logos, trademarks, advertising and services offered?
Do you have the financial backing to invest in a Lemon Tree franchise? 
Are you willing to attend company mandated training courses and seminars?
Are you comfortable with being the boss and hiring, firing and managing a staff?
Are you willing and able to adhere to hair care industry specific regulations such as licensing?
Are you agreeable to paying royalty and advertising fees to The Lemon Tree?
Will you have a problem with following franchisor-specified standards, methods, policies and procedures?
One of The Lemon Tree’s main benefits is its extended hours of operation.  Will you be able to keep your hair salon open 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year?

If you answered, “yes” to the above questions, owning a Lemon Tree hair care franchise might be for you!

To find out more, read through our site or contact The Lemon Tree for more information.   We look forward to helping you embark on a new and rewarding career.