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Y You're an artist and ready to share your talents with the world! You're creative, skilled, and know how to make a person feel their best but want to do so on your terms while working for yourself. But, going into business for yourself without first creating a business plan is like going on a road trip without a map. Without a proper plan, you're likely to make costly mistakes and many wrong turns. ere are many amazing and talented hair professionals who struggle to successfully open and operate a business. Many small business owners struggle to stay afloat and end up closing shop not because they lack talent, but because they did not plan appropriately. Creating a business plan may seem daunting, but it's a necessary step if you're considering going out on your own. Writing your first business plan doesn't need to be overwhelming, and the plan itself doesn't need to be very long. Most people starting out aren't trying to open large salons or barbershops that require complex business plans. is article discusses business plans for those starting out on their own with a smaller budget. For individuals wanting to present their work to a bank or investors for the purpose of a loan, you'll need a detailed and polished business plan that will still include the components discussed here; however, you may want to hire a professional to assist with its preparation. Although there are many ways to format a business plan, I find the most successful ones include a goals statement, a business description, a marketing plan, a risk assessment, a financial analysis, an operations plan, and success strategies. All these sections need to be thought about with care and may take some time to write. STOCKSY