Whether you become a stylist, an esthetician, nail technician or make-up artist you can choose to be your own boss by working in a booth rental salon. Rather than working on commission or salary for someone else, you can be self-employed. Booth renting can have its advantages and disadvantages. Issues to consider:

Advantages:
• You can create customizable hours at your convenience.
• You can schedule your own appointments.
• You have your own business license.
• You keep your own client list.

Disadvantages:
• You pay your own expenses and taxes.
• You pay for your equipment and supplies.
• Your income fluctuates.
• You do your own sales and marketing.
• You have competition inside the same facility

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