Since the COVID pandemic there has been a shift away from employment by many salon professionals and a subsequent crisis has occurred throughout the personal care sector.  Many previous employees are now working in their own businesses be they home salons or mobile as they have seen the increase to their earnings possible when they do it themselves.  

Salon owners consequently have got to up their offer to encourage professionals back to the salon floor.  Many salon owners have converted as a result to self employed 'teams' which are often not within the HMRC criteria and could lead to serious long term damage  both financially and physically to their businesses.  

The first self assessment return is due soon for this new group of solopreneurs, and this may give rise to a demand for employed roles again as the reality check of an annual tax and NI bill dawns.

How green is the grass on the other side for both salon owners and former employees.  

One thing is for sure we need as an industry to value our real teams and to make sure our clients understand why we may now be charging higher prices.

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