Hideaway Nails & Beauty

Taking the next step:

Transforming a home-based business into a full-service beauty salon

Big ambitions, big challenges

Kamila Kozlowska, owner of Hideaway Nails & Beauty, faced the daunting task of transitioning her home-based nail salon into a full-service beauty salon.

This shift involved finding a larger location, expanding service offerings and planning for future hires. Navigating the complexities of legal requirements and operational logistics felt overwhelming, leaving Kamila uncertain about where to start or how to approach each step.

"Facing these challenges alone felt daunting and uncertain. It made it hard to see a clear path forward." - Kamila

With ambitions to grow her business, Kamila sought Cumbria Accelerator’s support to:

• Transition her salon to a larger space and expand her services
• Navigate the legalities of hiring employees as a sole trader
• Effectively promote her new offerings to attract a wider customer base
• Explore potential eligibility for government or council grants to aid business growth

Paving the path to success

Working with advisor Lateef Badat, Kamila received clear and actionable advice tailored to her needs. Lateef provided invaluable guidance on business growth strategies, including resources for further research, which helped demystify the process of hiring as a sole trader. This clarity empowered Kamila to move forward confidently.

"Lateef was insightful and supportive, providing clear, actionable advice that made the next steps feel manageable and achievable."

Growth in action

Since engaging with Cumbria Accelerator, Kamila has seen a significant increase in client interest, with enquiries about her soon-to-launch beauty services growing.

More importantly, she now has the confidence and preparation to make her first hire and has developed a strategic plan for promoting the salon’s expanded services in her new location.

Empowered to grow

The most valuable part of the collaboration was the newfound confidence for Kamila. Understanding the hiring process as a sole trader and having a clear roadmap for business promotion provided her with the assurance to take this major step to expand Hideaway Nails & Beauty.

"It feels incredibly empowering and motivating. I’m excited to see the salon grow and am more confident in my ability to manage the expansion and team building effectively."

Your business could be next

Are you facing similar challenges in expanding your business or exploring new opportunities? The Cumbria Accelerator programme is here to support you with one-to-one guidance, practical resources and expert advice.

Contact us today to find out how we can help your business reach its full potential.

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