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Opening a Salon in Alaska
Summary
What you need to know to open a salon or barber shop offering hair, skin, or nail services in the state of Alaska
Details Covered
- Research
- Licensing
- DEC Guidelines
- DEC Application
- Location
- Insurance
- Taxes
- Waivers and Aftercare
- Operational Setup
- Vendors and Suppliers
- Furnishings and Fixtures
- Branding and Marketing
- Cash flow
- Resources
- How the Alaska SBDC can help
Below is the toolkit instructional video. If you would like a copy of the slides, including the links referenced in the video, please contact your SBDC advisor.
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Spa Requirements - Salon Supplement
This bonus video covers what to know when planning to open a spa in the State of Alaska.
- Spa vs. Salon
- Operating a spa
- Statutes and requirements
- Guidelines and permitting
- Public facility application
- Resources
- How can the Alaska SBDC help?
