Running a small business is rewarding, but it’s also full of risk. Accidents and mistakes can happen in any workplace, and beauty salons are no exception! It may be wise to prepare for worst-case scenarios so you’re not entirely caught off guard if they happen.

Operating a hair and beauty salon is about so much more than wowing your customer with the latest look that keeps heads turning. It takes commitment, a little bit of hard work and a lot of planning. From the brisk early mornings and late nights to the seemingly endless email chains, it might make you feel like you’re an accountant rather than an owner of a small beauty business.