How To Do Business & Thrive As An Independent Nail Tech

[@ASMRSteph1205]

Where have you been all my life? I’m battling working a 9-5 wanting to quit and go to the nail school!! Nails are my PASSION! I currently sell press on nails but want to be a “Legit” Nail Technician. Thank you for taking the time to even do this video to help others like myself.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

So glad it helped Stephanie! I did quit my day job, and picked up an evening shift as waitress. You’ll need some sort of part time for a few little nail splurges. I literally had no more than $100 sometimes a week to spend... so I had to pick up a part time.

[@pikkigonehippie]

You can do it queen, I did it and I’m taking my practical test next month which I’m positive I will pass. Good luck on your journey!

[@andreamendez3732]

There was a lot of helpful tips in this video. I think the scariest part of being an independent nail technician is taxes. Everyone usually tells you to just save money for taxes and that supplies are a write off but not the process or how to record the necessary information.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Thank you for the feedback! I think you are right about many no specifying how to write off things, but I believe it is because of liability reasons. Unless tax law is your thing, then you cannot really advice ppl 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rociomendoza7539]

You have such a soothing voice! Thank you for the advice!

[@reeonnaaa]

It’s good to hear tips from different points of views, it’s like business meditation

[@candiie9323]

I had just opened my nail studio last March when was asked to close because of the virus. I didn't have the need to look into things like mileage & quick books because I haven't been opened. I am now hopeful that this year will be better and this video gave me knowledge as how to be better prepared for when that happens. Thank you for all the great information in this video.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

I know! I’m listening to you all and have more tips on how to go “hybrid” in person nail tech and virtual work! Stay tune.

[@jleezy612]

This is like a business and meditation video in one! So relaxing and informative 😌💗

[@nayelilove6206]

Amazing work! Great Information for the future! I am in school right now and trying to get all the tips and information I may need to be successful! 💕

[@lolam98ify]

I'll be finishing school soon and this information is so informative . I have been searching on LLC, financial apps, and was not aware on the mileage. Great information!

[@Amrbbg]

This video literally gave me so much knowledge on things I didnt even think about or have been considering. greta suggestions

[@MonroesGlamour]

I've heard a few things here and there but the video is helpful for those who don't know what they want to do after school.

[@TheAV1986]

Thank you so much for all the tips given!!! I was taking much needed notes. Now, to rewrite them and re-evaluate my current structure.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Beautiful!

[@krystentanner3770]

This was very insightful! I will definitely be using square!

[@maggiemackerley8921]

I was very interested in learning to keep every receipt I use to purchase products and using a separate bank account is genius! Thank you!

[@hurdledn]

This was so so helpful! Thank you Paola!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Im glad it was! I hope I can bring in more tips!

[@reganolivia9421]

Thank you for all of this valuable information! I am so interested in becoming a nail tech but was so lost on how to become successful and how to begin. This is amazing! I can't wait to share all of this new information that I have learned with my mom, that is a bit skeptical of this idea of mine.

[@giselle4692]

Thank you so much! I cringed as soon as i heard liability insurance but you explained it so well! I'm following all these tips. Also the business card idea is genius!

[@rachelarreola9106]

Fantastic video! I eventually want to go through this route of being an independent nail stylist/business. Thank you so much for the very informative advice (as always)!!! 💜

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Sure! I understand things are a little bit different now, but being prepared will always be necessary.

[@francesludwiszewski8098]

Love this! Very informative!

[@kimdreanajeffries5185]

Very inspirational and motivated me to be my own boss ❤️

[@octaviashane_]

Simpliest video and very informative! All of this is on m list f things to do and I ran across this video so it gave me clarity that I'm on the right path! Loved this for me☺ Thanks alot!!!

[@MsLizzy2010]

Thank you for this video!! I am just going into school this fall!! Great info

[@Mia006]

Super good advice!!! Thank you!!! ❤️❤️

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jennifer-bw8xq]

So I should apply for sole proprietorship instead of LLC?

[@coachetteculture2530]

Do you recommend nail techs register as llc or sole proprietorship?

[@nancyvo3479]

I think she said we would be a sole proprietors

[@shandyyful]

This was so helpful :) By using your own name, could u use a nickname to shorten ur name? or does it have to be "yournamenails" im wondering how creative can u get with it?

[@nailsbyjhenn2809]

Very informative! I will be working in a salon on commision. Do i need an LLC as well?

[@teamlibra98]

Thank you for this informative video ! So many things I didnt even think about.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Yay! Glad it helped!

[@TiffanyTifffany]

Great information. I have completed some of the steps and I have a small business mentor to assist me with the rest of this great information...

[@roxylita10]

Thank you SOOOO much!! This video saved my life 😅

[@sanahasnain8031]

Thanks Paola!! 💖💖

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Sure! Hope it helps a little bit!

[@TheChanceHall]

Thank u for this information! Very helpful🎉

[@Kierracraftsndesigns]

Is an independent nail tech business still based as a salon? I’m trying to do it from home with lash services but they said I have to have a salon license for nails and lashes have to be set up in a different room

[@yozafra]

Thank you so much !!! This is a great video I'm subscribing !!! you have great videos

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Lovely! Thank you for watching!

[@boujeechiccsbeauti4418]

I went to school for nail technician, but I didn't take the test to get my license. Do I need a license to be a nail technician?

[@MarleyLondonNails]

Does that insurance cover clients who no show. For instance you charge a no show fee of say $40 and the client does a charge back with their bank saying it’s fraud. Will this insurance cover that cost so you still get paid?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

You'll want to shoot them an email.

[@joellerodriguez5772]

Would it be smart to use Quickbooks to track client payments alongside expenses? I usually use Square to track deposits but not remaining balances

[@PaolaPonceNails]

I input cash payments in manually into my Square.

[@alphavibesstudio6823]

Could I get liability insurance if I work from a home salon not zoned for business. I will be a certified tech once I start advertising. Thanks for the advice!

[@elenam9435]

Great video!!!!!

[@franceswhite1862]

Thank you so much.. very informative..

[@alexismadrigal1972]

Hi I was wondering now sense the pandemic how about buying online? How will the receipts work?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

print your invoice when $75+

[@TheMakeupxKat]

Hi Paola - I'm so happy to have found your channel, theres nobody as informative in the business side of this as you! I have a question about the Sole Proprietor//LLC option; I want to become an LLC because I know this is something I am doing in the future and working towards building. Gracias a dios, i'm moving pretty quickly. However, I still only make about $1500-2000 a month. Do you think it is still worth it to become an LLC? Even if it's just me for now? Most of what you mentioned i've already done or have been researching to do this year! I feel like i'm on the right track, but still unsure on what to do just because I'm not that busy just yet.. I appreciate your help and knowledge! thank you!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Ugh... I cannot advice you on a legal decision, but I do understand your dilemma. I'm thinking you can still insure yourself/business as sole-prop. I think you will know exactly when it is time to become and LLC. There are fees every year for that, our experience was like $1000 per year?? So you can afford to pay it, but then doing taxes as an LLC just gets more complicated then needed for tiny businesses like yours. I dunno!

[@TheMakeupxKat]

@@PaolaPonceNails ah, I see! This is enough info for me to dig deeper so thank you so much for the guidance! 😭😭💙

[@Denisemercadoo]

From personal experience, if you get an LLC faster you can start building your business credit and you can start applying for business credit cards, lines of credit, loans to open your future big business or more businesses. Banks like to see that people are keep track of their business money. The sooner you start the faster you will grow your business credit. I recommend opening a business checking account using a credit union bank. Hopes this helps.

[@TheMakeupxKat]

@@Denisemercadoo It definitely does help!! Thanks so much for your input ❤️

[@SheisOshun]

@@Denisemercadoo can you register for an llc before receiving a business license?

[@dannylparsons]

If my name of my nail business is purely polish what do I need to do to make that name legal

[@coachetteculture2530]

Very informative

[@pikkigonehippie]

Thanks so much

[@ambrag2cute358]

What’s the title of the video that told how you turned into 6figure tech?

[@Yaya-vl4zy]

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[@christiangyrl3]

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