For many cosmetology professionals, being a booth renter is a dream come true.  Salons@1619 is a premier booth rental facility that provides you with tools and resources to help you get started and be successful.   This page gives you a few things to think about when deciding if booth rental is the right choice for you. 

What is a booth renter?

What are the advantages of booth renting?

Can I make more money as a booth renter?

How do I become a booth renter and what is involved?

Is booth renting the right choice for me?

What is a booth renter?

A booth renter is a person who leases space in a facility for the purpose of providing salon and/or spa services. They are independent contractors who own their own business.  A booth renter can realize the benefits of owning their own business without the hassle, investment, and risk of starting a salon/spa and hiring employees of their own.   Booth renters run their business however they see fit, while adhering to any facility policies. In essence, booth renters control their own destiny.

What are the advantages of booth renting?

Many people achieve a unique sense of accomplishment, freedom, and satisfaction from owning their own booth rental businesses and being successful.  As a booth renter you can:   

• Be your own boss

• Set your own schedule

• Decide how much vacation time you will take 

• Choose the services you will offer and how much you will charge for them

• Select your own product lines

• Receive 100% of the income from retail sales

• Keep all of the earnings after paying for all expenses (potential for increased income)

• You don't have to hire and manage employees   

• Own your own business with comparably lower investment, hassle, and risk

Can I make more money as a booth renter?

Salons@1619 has worked hard to keep our rental rates low. This means you get to keep a larger slice of the income that you generate.  Individuals who are motivated, organized, provide excellent service for their clients, and choose the right booth rental facility will be more successful.  There is no guarantee, but many people find that they can make more money as a booth renter than by working for someone else. 

How do I become a booth renter and what is involved?

Owning your own business as a booth renter may not be as difficult as you think.  A few things that are involved include:

• Depending on your profession (cosmetologist, nail tech, massage therapist or aesthetician), you may need to get your Wisconsin Manager’s License.  This isn't that difficult and we can help you. 

• Do your own bookwork and make sure that all necessary taxes are paid.  Many booth renters seek the advice of an accountant to help them.  We can refer you to an accountant for this.

• Booth rental facilities generally provide the larger equipment/furniture that you will need such as a waiting area, décor, station, shampoo bowl, and spa equipment (if they have a spa).  Salons@1619 has an extremely spacious and well-equipped facility.  However, as a booth renter, you will generally need to pay for your own back bar supplies, retail that you sell, and your personal equipment (such as scissors, clips, clippers, etc.)

Is booth renting the right choice for me?

This is something that only you can decide. Read everything on this page, try to talk to other booth renters, and do a little research on your own. This will give you perspective and help you make a good decision.  If you’re not self-motivated and don’t really have that desire to be successful, then booth renting is probably not a good match for you. If you are motivated, and crave success and increased income, you should seriously consider becoming a booth renter.   

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The materials on this website are provided for general information purposes only. They are not intended to be nor do they constitute legal or business advice.  Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website at the time of its inclusion but there is no guarantee regarding the accuracy of such information. This brief overview represents one subjective perspective, and is not meant to be a comprehensive discussion on booth renting and everything that is involved in becoming and working as a booth renter.  Salons@1619 is not liable for any action you may take as a result of relying on such information or advice on this website or for any loss or damage suffered by you as a result of taking any action.