Beauty networking seat

Why the Beauty seat is worth holding

Most beauty businesses grow by word of mouth. A client books a facial or a set of lashes, likes the result and tells a friend. In a FindaBiz group that word of mouth comes from a room of business owners, and because each group keeps one seat per trade, yours is the only Beauty business they have to recommend.

The seat is already taken in FindaBiz Nuneaton. It is open in seven groups: Coventry, Hinckley, Kirby Muxloe, Lichfield, Lutterworth, Southam and Leamington Spa, and Sutton Coldfield. Current Beauty members and the open groups are listed below.

Who passes work to a Beauty business

Photographers are often first. A client booking a headshot or a brand shoot wants to look their best on the day, and a photographer who can name a beautician they trust is doing that client a favour. Entertainers and travel agents meet people planning parties and holidays, which is exactly when someone wants their nails done or a tan before they go.

Wellbeing trades overlap too. A physiotherapist or a counsellor sees clients working on how they feel, and a relaxing treatment fits well alongside that. Care providers sometimes look for someone who can visit clients at home. Social media managers tend to know which local business owners want to look polished on camera.

It works the other way as well. Your clients chat to you about upcoming trips, family events and plenty else, so you’ll often be the one passing work back to the travel consultant or the photographer in your group.

How a FindaBiz group helps

Members pass each other referrals at meetings, and between meetings they meet one to one to learn how each other’s businesses work. For a Beauty business those conversations matter. A photographer who knows you specialise in bridal make-up, or that you travel to clients, can make a far better introduction than one who only knows your trade.

Everyone comes along as a guest first, and the first visit is free, so you can see whether the group suits you before thinking about the seat. If you’d like a feel for FindaBiz sooner, there’s free online networking every Friday for anyone with a free account. Beauty businesses near Coventry, Hinckley, Lichfield or any of the other open groups are welcome to book a guest visit.

Finding a Beauty business you can trust

If you’re looking for a beautician yourself, the members further down have each been introduced through their group and meet its other members regularly. People choosing a beauty business usually want to know the therapist is trained and insured, and that the salon or treatment room is clean. Ask a member about those things directly; a good one will be happy to tell you.