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Salon Employment

The Overall Picture

Set Up Costs

Earning Potential

Do the Math

Overall Picture

In addition to training and tuition fees there are set-up costs to consider, particularly if you plan on self-employment.

These costs will vary depending on whether you are able to set up a home based or house call business (where you can manage with a minimal initial investment), a storefront (where rent, renovations and other related expenses may be an important consideration), or a mobile unit (where purchase or lease fees may increase start-up costs substantially).

Before you can begin any serious hands on practice, you will need a variety of grooming tools and equipment.

You can do this, too!
Pekingese by Dawn of Pet Land, Courtenay, BC
(a JKL Member)

It may be important at this stage to balance costs versus quantity, but NEVER quality. Many of the tool and equipment decisions you make now will either stand up to time...or not.

JKL recommends the purchase of professional quality grooming tools and equipment, even if this means doing without many of the truly fantastic "groomer's dream" products for now. They will be attainable soon enough, once you begin to develop and expand your clientele.

As in many other trades or professions, the tools of the trade are not inexpensive. But generally, you get what you pay for, and the investment in quality now will pay off for many years to come.

"I found the course very informative, easy to follow, and very specific. I had no trouble getting answers from Joy at any given time. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to work in this field!"

Catherine

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Set Up Costs

Although costs vary from region to region and country to country, we estimate that the home based professional groomer can set up a "no frills" grooming business, including professional quality tools and equipment, for a total initial investment of under $2,500.00.	*You can do this, too!* *Shih Tzus* by Joyce of Richmond, BC (a JKL Member)
Step #1 - Begin your groomer training with JKL right away! (JKL offers solid and affordable groomer training for as little as $339 CAD) Step #2 - Whenever you're ready, purchase your trade tools and equipment! You can begin with a Groomer Starter Kit, or purchase your tools directly from our list of professional brands tools and wholesale suppliers, included in your student package. If you already have a dryer, table and tub, this will be all you'll need to get started. For a TOTAL initial investment in your future of less than $1300 CAD , (more of course, if you need a table, tub and dryer) (a whopping 3 - 4 TIMES* LESS than most practical school tuitions alone! )* you could be earning your own income!
Include: your high motivation to succeed your ability to practice independently to think creatively, and you’ll be on your way to successful career independence!	*You can do this, too!* *Miniature Poodle by Chris* (a JKL Member)

"Great course, easy to follow step by step lessons. Would recommend to anyone wanting to take a course in grooming at their own pace."

Amanda

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