Online Starting a Business in Beauty Therapy Training Course
Pre-requirements: There are no pre-requirements for this course. This course is suitable for complete beginners to beauty.
Our Online Starting a Business in Beauty Therapy Course is designed for those looking to launch a business within this exciting industry, and require the business acumen, know-how and ideas to successfully create and maintain this. Ranging from marketing ideas to legal obligations of the self-employed, this course equips you with the vital information to launch your new beauty business with confidence.
What this course covers
- Developing your business idea including your business name, pricing, working hours etc.
- How to research your competitors and know your local market
- Creating a business brand
- Marketing basics including using social media platforms
- Guidance on how to build a customer base and keep clients coming back
- Setting up your business including suppliers and where to work
- How to maximise sales including link-selling
- Personal attributes required to be successful in business
- Business considerations such as professionalism and personal safety
- Legal issues including how to register your business, register for tax and legal obligations
- How to promote your business including business cards and price lists
Course benefits
Our Starting a Business in Beauty Therapy course is ideal for anyone looking to establish and launch their own beauty business whether from home, mobile or setting up from a premises. Even the most competent therapist will be unable to succeed as a business if they do not possess the appropriate business acumen to plan, launch and manage their business successful, complying to legal obligations and procedures. This correspondence-only course will take you through the appropriate business concepts ranging from importance of your branding to legal obligations for the self-employed. This comprehensive course is completed online via our online student portal. A detailed study guide is provided to you, combined with a workbook to help you develop your ideas, plan your business and produce your marketing materials. Our Support Team are available to help throughout the course if you need any further assistance or guidance with your learning.
Course duration
You have 12 weeks to access our online student portal & view the online course resources at your leisure from date of enrolment. This course is taught through e-manuals & guided written tasks. There is no ‘live’ online teaching session to attend so you are free to study online at a time convenient for you.
We anticipate students to take a minimum of 12 hours to complete this online course.
Course entry requirements
Our diploma courses are suitable for complete beginners and do not require any prior learning to be able to train with us; many of our students are not yet beauty trained and are looking to start up a business in the industry. We welcome students of all abilities, whether you are looking to learn a new skill from scratch or currently working as a therapist and looking to refresh your knowledge of particular treatments.
How to book your place
Our friendly, expert Advisors are on hand to answer any questions & assist you in booking your place over the telephone. Call on Freephone 0800 999 2277 or click the ‘Chat Now‘ option below to connect through live chat on our website.
Alternatively, our courses can be booked online 24/7, using our secure payment system.
- Simply choose your course (including venue & date for classroom courses)
- Click to ‘Add Student Details‘, enter details & click ‘Add to Basket‘
- Then complete the secure, online checkout choosing your preferred payment method
- Your automated payment receipt email includes a link to self-sign up & begin learning straightaway!
Choose from secure payment options including PayPal, WorldPay or Klarna. Newpay and Payl8r finance are also available, allowing you to spread the cost over 3-18 months. Apply quickly & easily online at checkout, for an instant decision. For more information on finance options, click here
What qualification will you receive?
When you have successfully completed your training course(s), you will receive a diploma certificate issued by The Beauty Academy. This not only demonstrates your commitment to the training, but also allows you to obtain Public Liability Insurance so you can start offering treatments to paying clients from home and/or mobile.
Ways to Pay
Card / PayPal / WorldPay: All Bookings - Payment in Full securely by telephone or PayPal / WorldPay online
By making payment in full, you can secure your course place and enjoy the greatest flexibility to book all of your training days at your preferred training centre, in the best way to suit you – whether that’s as a consecutive block (subject to availability) or taken at your own pace. Book securely online 24/7, or call our friendly Advisors by book by phone.
Klarna: All Bookings over £79 - Spread the cost over 3 payments, with no fees when you pay on time
Book Now, Pay Later with Klarna with no fees when you pay on time. Available on all bookings totaling £79 or more. Spread the cost over 3 equal, monthly payments.
Simply pick your courses & add to shopping basket, at checkout select Klarna Pay in 3 and then enter your details to check if you’re eligible. You’ll know instantly if you’re approved. Available to those aged 18+, resident in the UK & with a UK bank account. T&Cs apply. Find out more about Klarna with Klarna FAQs
Disclosure: The Beauty Academy is not a lender and acts only as an introducer. The credit product is provided by Klarna Financial Services UK Limited. Klarna’s Klarna’s Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Late fees may apply. Ts&Cs apply. klarna.com/uk/terms-and-conditions. Please spend responsibly. Make sure you can afford to make your monthly repayments on time. Missed payments may affect your ability to use Klarna in the future.
PayPal Credit: All Bookings £99 or more - Spread the cost with 0% interest over 4 payments
PayPal Credit allows you the option to spread the cost of any course(s) totalling £99 or more over 4 months with 0% interest*.
- It’s quick and easy to apply for PayPal Credit – all you need to do is select the PayPal Credit option when completing your order and this will prompt you to complete a short application form.
- PayPal give you a decision instantly. If approved and you accept, you’ll have a credit limit attached to your PayPal account to start using straightaway allowing to spread the cost of your training.
- Book your training & pay quickly and conveniently, all with the security and peace of mind of using PayPal (PayPal Buyer Protection provided for eligible purchases).
- PayPal provide paymemt reminders and you can manage your PayPal Credit account easily online, on mobile, tablet or desktop.
- Representative Example: 19.9% APR (variable). Purchase interest rate 19.9% p.a. (variable). Assumed Credit limit £1,200. This example illustrates the typical cost of using PayPal Credit as a standard funding method. If you take advantage of our offers and promotions, including our 0% for 4 months offer, the interest rate that applies will be lower in many circumstances.
*The minimum payment due still applies to 0% offer balances. Any remaining balance due after the 4-month promotional period or any transactions under £99 will be charged interest at 19.9% p.a. (variable). In order to maintain the 0% offer, you need to keep up monthly repayments and stay within your credit limit. Credit subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. UK residents only. PayPal Credit is trading name of PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. Société en Commandite par Actions Registered Office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg RCS Luxembourg B 118 349.
Payl8r - All bookings - Spread the cost over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months; or 30 days interest free
Payl8r allows you to spread payment for your training flexibly but you can still start your courses straightaway.
Choose Payl8r at checkout and have a decision in minutes. Spread the cost of training over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. The interest rate, credit limit and payment plan you’re offered will be based on a credit check. Payl8r will consider all credit types but may ask you to complete an affordability assessment through Open Banking.
If you repay your plan in full within 30 days of application, no interest will be charged. On top of the interest agreed for your plan, there will be a £2 credit check fee and a £4.95 application fee. The credit check fee is refunded if you are approved.
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be aged 18+
- must be a UK resident
- must have online banking
- must have a regular source of income
Learn more with Payl8r FAQS here or view the Payment Calculator here
Disclaimer: Missed payments may affect your Credit File, future borrowing and incur fees.
The Beauty Academy Limited is a Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Ltd t/a Payl8r, a company registered in England under company number 08054296, and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and is entered on the Financial Services Register under reference number 675283. Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office under reference number ZA026178.
Newpay Finance - All Bookings - Spread the cost over 6 or 12 months, or a flexible credit plan
Newpay allows you to spread payment for your training flexibly but you can still start your courses straightaway.
Newpay is a flexible finance account provided by NewDay. With it, you could enjoy credit to spend everywhere you see Deko and Newpay available at checkout. It provides various payment plan options – an fixed duration instalment plan or flexible credit. So, you can repay the balance however suits you best. Just bear in mind, the interest rate, credit limit and payment plans you’re offered will be based on a credit check. There’s no minimum spend if you want to use the flexible credit payment plan. But for an instalment plan, there’s a minimum spend of £100.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 18+ with a regular income
- Have no existing Newpay account
- Have a UK bank account & phone number
- Been resident in the UK for at least 12 months
Checking your eligibility is simple, quick, secure & won’t affect your credit score. Simply click “Will I qualify?” to complete a soft check, before applying. When ready to go ahead, simply select “Pay with finance with Newpay” at checkout to process a new finance application instantly online, or login using your existing Newpay account details when prompted (if applicable).
Learn more with Newpay FAQS here
Credit provided by NewDay Ltd. Subject to status. 18+. UK only. Terms apply. Deko is a trading name of Pay4later Ltd which acts as a credit broker for NewDay Ltd.
Insurance details
Upon successful completion of your online course, you will be issued with a certificate from The Beauty Academy which is recognised by Radius, the leading provider of professional beauty insurance. This will allow you to gain Therapist Insurance for just £70 (plus tax) to cover you when working from home or mobile providing your treatments. Find out more at our Insurance for Online Courses
What will your career opportunities be?
All of our diploma courses enable you to work from both home and mobile offering the specialised treatment(s) that you have completed. You can start earning by offering treatments to paying clients as soon as you have obtained your insurance.
Why choose The Beauty Academy?
Our Online Courses have been devised following 34 years’ experience delivering high quality private beauty training in our centres.
We understand our students’ need for affordable, flexible training that works around their other commitments; while still providing a well regarded and insurable certificate on completion. There is no attendance required so no travel costs or time to commute to centres involved. Study conveniently from home, with our tried and tested, accredited courses.
Our courses are delivered in a highly accessible way, available 24/7 through our Online Student Portal. Dip in and out of your course materials, with as much support as you need from our expert in-house team by email, throughout your studies and beyond.
Comprehensive course e-manuals written to the highest industry standards, accompanied by video tutorials produced with our professional, highly skilled tutors allow you to develop confident ability and knowledge to be successful within the beauty industry, whether that is starting your own new freelance beauty business or extending an existing beauty business with new treatments.
Our courses cover the latest, most in-demand beauty treatments with new courses launched regularly. Gain insurance on completion to begin earning £25-£50 an hour!
Follow-on Advanced Training
Once you feel confident in your understanding of starting your own business, you may want to undergo one of our one-day diploma courses in either beauty, nails or massage.
You may also consider completing a qualification in make-up to further your career opportunities within this industry. To learn more about the qualifications that we offer, please click here.
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Daniela – :
I would definitely recommend this course if you’re thinking about opening up your own beauty business! It was easy to follow and straight forward. It’ll give you a clear idea of how everything works.
I’ve already booked another course with the Beauty Academy!
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Kerry Lawton – :
As I was already an established business, albeit still at infant stage, I already knew quite a lot of what was included in the course. However, had I seen the course prior to starting my business, it would have been invaluable and saved me an awful lot of research
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Christine – :
I learnt so much from this course. Such useful information.
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Margaret – :
I really enjoyed this course. It is extremely informative, and walks you through every aspect of starting a business. Whether you are new to the beauty business or have experience with in the industry, the course offers a clear guide that allows you to discover something new and refresh your knowledge. Would definitely recommend.
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Kayla Jane haigh – :
Great little course full of useful information and really gets u thinking and planing
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