Opening a Hair Salon. Part Four

The All Important Lease Part Two

• Whatever they’re asking for rent, take 20% off, but always say you’re negotiable; this is what it’s going to cost you !!!!!!!!!!
  
• You can set a commencement date to stretch things out and pay the security deposit first then the rent when you commence your lease.
• Don’t be put off if your agent hasn’t got back to you but keep ringing. You might know someone he knows so try everything to find out who the owner is: talk to the neighbors, make them your friends so they want you there as well. You are going to make it pumping for everyone, the owner is getting a great long term tenant – be pushy!
  
• Lawyers are over rated, but well if it’s your first lease think about it. Cost aprox $500-750.00
• You only want the standard commercial lease relevant to your state/ country minimal yearly increases in rent, it’s all negotiable.
• Your rent free period is in essence what gives you the ability to build a salon with not to much else. (except your scissors which you can get for less from www.scissorsforstylists.com.au)

Cheers
Jeremy