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Comment by Sayra Hill on September 11, 2012 at 10:00am

So good to know you also protect yourself and have boundries!  We are "givers" and need to watch for burnout.  I too was taking clients as late as 8:00 PM but no more! I set appointments no later than 4:00 PM so that I can enjoy dinner.  Clients do seem to think it's convienent for them to come here any time because I am in my home. They enter through my living room and my husband goes to his cave/office before they arrive and stays there until they leave.  He is so understanding because he knows how much I love doing this! It is wonderful to set your own hours and days!  We have such freedom! I too cave in and take some on weekends.  Loved hearing from you, Richelle!

Comment by Jennifer Johnston on September 11, 2012 at 7:05am

@ Richelle, Congrats to you. Having a home business is not only personally rewarding but can be very lucrative. Good luck to you. My website is www.waxbitch.com .

@Sayra... I finally had to set hours with my home business because clients can't always understand that  just because you work from home doesn't mean you can take them when they want. I work back to back from 9am to 730 pm. I have people who want 8 to 9pm and I just can't do that anymore nor want to.I set boundaries so I don't get burned out and can have a few hours to spend time with my husband and fell like i have a personal life in and outside my home. I still cave and take a few on my Tuesday day off (when its convenient to me) but  won't on Sunday anymore.

Comment by Richelle Werth on September 11, 2012 at 5:47am

Just wanted to say hi.  I'm getting ready to graduate October 20th, and my 5 year plan is to start my own home spa.  

Comment by Barbra Harrington on September 9, 2012 at 12:21pm

I need to know who called me last night regards to selling and what I have as far as esthetic equipment last night from Reston , VA.?  I called back and it stated wrong number.................

Or e-mail me at bbh2939@aol.com  THX

Comment by Eva Sandoval on September 8, 2012 at 9:27am

Hello Kirsten

If I can I will have them fill out the intake form before.  If not I just bring most of my products along with me.  I found some great bags to carry my stuff in by My Thirty-one.  I charge about the average for my area. You have to consider the cost of driving to the client.  I would say its probably a little more then less.   Although some of my services are less depends on the area you are in.  For now this works great for me cause I have a 9 & 11 yr old.  I can schedule on my time.

Comment by Kirsten Kayser on September 6, 2012 at 2:48pm

Eva,

Would you mind telling us a little more about your mobile services? How do you transport your products? Do you do an intake form ahead of time so you have an idea of what products they may need? I'm really interested to hear how you make it work! Do you charge more for your services or less as a result of offering the services mobile?

Comment by Kathy Waskow on September 6, 2012 at 2:32pm

I feel so blessed that I love my work and my clients that I really don't get burnt out.  Part of that comes from setting boundaries around my work time as well.  I am a single mother from when my kids were small, so I need to be with them in the evening and weekends.  I don't work late any more either trying to be done by 6 and half day on Friday.  It sounds like you are also a lot busier than I am.  I am out in the country, another location might bring in more clients, but the ability to be here as long as my children are home out weighs the loss in income.  One down and one to go.  Vermont is really strict about a lot of things and I have to work in a licensed shop and can not work outside of a registered licensed shop.  Going mobile sounds intriguing. 

Comment by Sayra Hill on September 6, 2012 at 11:55am

Thank you, Kathy!  However there are times when I need to escape myself.  We need to protect ourselves from burnout when we are constantly giving to others so I make sure I set appointments carefully so I can offer my best rested self to each client.  How about you?

Comment by Kathy Waskow on September 6, 2012 at 11:48am

Sayra you always add such thoughtful and wonderful information.  Thank you.  Your warmth comes across even through the web, I am sure your clients do love you!  Wish I was closer I would come too.

Comment by Sayra Hill on September 6, 2012 at 11:33am

Our services should be something our clients want to talk about with friends and family.  I sell many gift cert. to clients because they want the people they care about to also experience a fantastic treatment with me.  We know there are so many emotionally hurting people out there who need our encouragement not only for their skin but also for their souls.  My gift cert. are very lovely and I have spent alot of time putting them together, they are something someone would love to present to a friend or family member. I personalize the envelope with the person's name written in gold and tie it off with a beautiful ribbon.  We need to offer something that no one else is offering and when you have your own business you can do this with creativeness.  Some ideas: I offer a shot glass of raspberry liquior, herbal treatments, allow clients to choose their own aromatherapy blends, warm towel for the back at the end of the treatment, in other words treat clients like royality! Sometimes I send them home with a small bouquet of fresh herbs.  Try doing some client trades with massage therapists using your gift cert. you give to them and ask them to do the same for you.  That way it brings new people in to see you and only costs you your time.  I have participated in home and garden tours at my home business and passed out my cards to the visitors.  When I first started my business and had nothing to do I offered free facial services at shelters for women and teens.  It was very rewarding and people started talking! There is much joy to experience when we give to others!

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