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Booth Rental
Renting “Space” in a
Salon
Mr. O 11/09
Salon Provides
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Station
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Chair
Mirror
Sinks
Waiting Area
Heat / Air Conditioning
Hot Water
Atmosphere for Client (music/coffee/goodies)
Use of the Facilities
Phone (option)
Renter’s Responsibilities
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Operator “tools”
Supplies (perms, color)
Liability Insurance
Disability Insurance
Booth renter’s licensing
Must take care of own taxes
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(file as self-employed)
Self-employment tax
Must take care of own accounting
Must handle their own money during the day
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Retail is provided by owner
10% commission on sales is “given” to renter
Owner cannot pay you directly, or you are considered an
employee
Note: if the owner wants to collect the money then pay you at
the end of the day, that is not booth renting. They are not
supposed to touch the money that is from your client.
If you are considered an employee, the owner must pay your
social security taxes.
Important: a stylist must have an existing clientele to be able to
justify the rent, supplies and advertising needed to be a booth
renter.
Pros/Cons in booth renting
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Owners are responsible to create a safe working
environment for booth renters.
Renter can make own hours.
Booth renter must pay rent even when they are not
working. (no clients, vacation time)
If renter has a good working relationship with the
owner, they may have a key to the salon.
Renter can dress as they choose, although some
establishments may have contracts to cover dress
codes.
Pros
Cons.