Malton & Northallerton: Business Essentials for Holistic and Beauty Therapists

Starting in business or thinking of making the move and have 100s of questions? This course covering business essentials for holistic and beauty therapists is for you. 

Designed for holistic and beauty therapists, and anyone setting up on their own in the service world (personal training, pet grooming, hairdressing).

What does the course cover?

The aim of the course is for participants to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to successfully set up and run a therapy business. Participants will develop a clear business plan to successfully establish their business.

The course will be delivered by Ruth Gordon and Christine Thompson, who will help you identify some of the key questions and help you find the answers that are right for your business.  Things like:

• How much will I charge?
• How will I record my income?
• How do I get clients?
• What support is available to me?
• How do I get the right work:life balance?
• What are my financial and legal requirements?

Who is the course for?

• Holistic therapists (such as reflexologists or aromatherapy practitioners)
• Personal trainers
• Physiotherapists
• Health and beauty therapists
• Hairdressers
• Those offering pet services
• Anybody else in the service world

The course is particularly aimed at individuals in the above professions who know their own skillsets well, but who are looking for support on the requirements to turn this into a successful business.  

Course Structure

The course is in three parts:

• A half day working with others who are in the same position facilitated by people who have been there
• A coaching session with experts unpicking your biggest challenges
• A final online session to see what changes you have already made and what you want to do next

Where and when?

We are currently planning two cohorts. The first session for each group will be held in person as follows:

Malton

October 21^st, 10:00-14:00

Malton Enterprise Park (Enterprise House, 17 Cherry Farm Cl, Malton YO17 6AS)

Northallerton

January 20th, 10:00-14:00

C4Di Northallerton (The Treadmills, 1852 Wing, 10, Crosby Rd, Northallerton DL6 1AU),

Interested?

Complete the registration form on this page and we will be in touch to discuss your attendance.

About the Provider

Ruth Gordon and Christine Thompson have run their own successful businesses for over four decades between them.  They will share what they have learnt to help you make your business a success.

About this programme

This business support programme is a collaboration between the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, North Yorkshire Council, and Ruth Gordon Associates

This is funded by North Yorkshire Council through the Shared Prosperity Fund. Therefore, only businesses located in North Yorkshire Council’s area are eligible to attend. Businesses within City of York Council are at this time not eligible. You can find information about support programmes available to York businesses here.

Find a list of business support programmes in York and North Yorkshire here.

For more information, please contact us by email support@ynygrowthhub.com