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

Case study: Hideaway Nails & Beauty

Client: Kamila Kozlowska, Owner of Hideaway Nails & Beauty (formerly Carmii Nails)

Programme: Cumbria Accelerator / Westmorland & Furness programme

Advisor: Lateef Badat, Shout Connect

Taking the next step

Kamila Kozlowska set out to transform her home-based nail salon into a full-service beauty business. This meant finding a new space, expanding her services and planning to take on staff — all while navigating legal requirements and operational challenges.

Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, Kamila turned to Cumbria Accelerator for support.

She needed guidance to:

• Move into a larger premises and grow her offering
• Understand how to hire as a sole trader
• Promote her new services to attract more clients
• Explore potential grants to fund her expansion

Paving the path to success

Working with advisor Lateef Badat, Kamila received tailored advice and practical next steps. This included demystifying the hiring process and giving her tools to approach growth with confidence.

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

Growth in action

Since working with Cumbria Accelerator, Kamila has seen a rise in interest ahead of her salon launch. She’s developed a promotional strategy and is preparing to make her first hire — backed by a clear plan and new confidence.

Empowered to grow

Understanding the hiring process and how to promote her business effectively has empowered Kamila to take bold steps toward her vision.

“It feels incredibly empowering and motivating. I’m excited to see the salon grow and more confident in managing the expansion and building a team.”

Your business could be next

Facing similar challenges? The Cumbria Accelerator programme offers one-to-one guidance, practical tools and expert support.

Get in touch to find out how we can help your business grow.