jodipodi Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Just wondering if anyone especially hairdressers, beauty therapists etc who offer services like this actually work from their homes in Oz?.....if so can you let me in on how it works in Oz for being self employed, working from home etc? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I don't personally know anyone but a lady I know has a hairdresser who comes to her in her own home. She is an elderly lady and says this lady goes around the retirement villages cutting hair at a reasonable cost and makes a living out of it. Guess a beauty therapist might be able to do the same but a bit harder I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 We've loads here. There's a lady on my road that is a home beauty therapist and I've seen a few hairdressers in our suburb alone. Not sure about insurances etc but an ABN is just a quick online application. The local pages have loads advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Think it depends on the area. You have to have the right market and all that. Around here we don't see so much of it but a few people do have a room converted for massage and stuff. There are so many salons, nail bars, beauty therapists, eyebrow bars and the like out and about I would never even think of looking for someone who works from their home or have them come to me. Prefer to walk in and walk out of somewhere when I am in the mall or make an appointment to a local place I like. ABN is simple to get. Police check also. Working from home would have tax implications so you'd need to keep track of that stuff and have your accountant tally it all up at the end of the year for your tax return. Also there would be insurance and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks very much, so...if all goes well with visas....and it's all ifs and buts.... could I start up without problems to do with being a new resident, I don't have a certain period of time to wait before I can trade ? it's very easy to set up see trader here in uk so I'm hoping to just set straight up from somewhere if possible. So...an ABN.... I'm presuming that's like a UTR here? A tax reference am I right? If not from home then possibly renting a room/space in a hairdressers or something.... Does that happen in Oz like it does here? Thank you xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah, you are fine to get an ABN once you arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks Snifter x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I work from home Customers coming to my house lots computer repairs Started from scratch here so I know all the ins and outs, pitfallls etc GST registration, BAS statements all the joys of running a business Obviously GST is only when you pass an amount of turnover Our hair dresser now works on the road and from home and she does very well Any questions just ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 That's lovely thank you very much for the offer of help it's very kind.. I think I just wanted confirmation that yes I can start straight away, and that's it's as easy as it is here to do...just get my UTR, do my books, pay accountants to do my tax return etc....pretty simple here for little old me xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 That's lovely thank you very much for the offer of help it's very kind.. I think I just wanted confirmation that yes I can start straight away, and that's it's as easy as it is here to do...just get my UTR, do my books, pay accountants to do my tax return etc....pretty simple here for little old me xx I believe that hairdressers & beauticians may need a licence (to comply with health & safety standards) - try Ablis (ablis.business.gov.au) for more information. An ABN (Australian Business Number) is more like a VAT number than a UTR (that would be a TFN - Tax File Number - which you'll also need whether in business or not). All businesses require an ABN whether they are GST registered or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I believe that hairdressers & beauticians may need a licence (to comply with health & safety standards) - try Ablis (ablis.business.gov.au) for more information. An ABN (Australian Business Number) is more like a VAT number than a UTR (that would be a TFN - Tax File Number - which you'll also need whether in business or not). All businesses require an ABN whether they are GST registered or not. Ah that's great thank you very much.... OK I'll have a look right now x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yep....about $75 annual fee....Hopefully my certificates will be enough to get that. Thanks very much that's a very useful website x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 There are loads who do this in our area. Lots of hairdressers, beauty therapists etc and they seem very popular. I don't know where you are hoping to move to, but we have a local Facebook page where people can advertise their businesses, general community chit-chat and so on, others can ask for recommendations etc in the area, and every day I see both adverts and requests for info about hairdressers, spray tans, nails etc. The place you are moving to may well have a similar community page which might be worth looking for, not only so that you can advertise your services once you are set up, but also so you can work out what others in your area are charging etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I know someone who was doing sports remedial massage from home - they had a separate entrance to their business - not sure if they had to do this for the shire they were in. I would check if you're thinking of working from home and renting if the rental can be used in this way, if the shire has any particular regulations for working from home (if the house is being used as a place of business). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yeah I'll have to look into that part, depending on whether I work from home or rent space in a hairdressers or something like that.... I'm considering doing my waxing course now aswell as possibly semi permanent eyelashes so that I have a little more to offer. Ideally I'd like to rent space within an established salon. My main concern was whether o could start up straight away so that sounds simple enough....I will be doing freebies when I arrive so I'll definitely use Facebook to let people know. That's if all goes to plan.... :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza37 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hey there, I'm a fully qualified hairdresser with 20 years experience , planning on coming to Brisbane (waiting for visa to be granted) .i have been self employed in Scotland for over 10 years , I rent a chair in a salon and Its very handy whilst raising my family , I love my job and plan to do the same in Brisbane or go mobile . Can anyone give me some info about mobile in Brisbane ? Do people rent chairs in salons like here ? I've heard you need a licence ?! It's been 22 years since I've been to college and after 4 house moves over those years I have lost my qualifications ! What do I need to get my licence ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patphillips47 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Thanks very much, so...if all goes well with visas....and it's all ifs and buts.... could I start up without problems to do with being a new resident, I don't have a certain period of time to wait before I can trade ? it's very easy to set up see trader here in uk so I'm hoping to just set straight up from somewhere if possible. So...an ABN.... I'm presuming that's like a UTR here? A tax reference am I right? If not from home then possibly renting a room/space in a hairdressers or something.... Does that happen in Oz like it does here? Thank you xx Australian Buisness Number ,taxation a bit different you get a tax file number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza37 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 So I don't need a licence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza37 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hey there, I'm a fully qualified hairdresser with 20 years experience , planning on coming to Brisbane (waiting for visa to be granted) .i have been self employed in Scotland for over 10 years , I rent a chair in a salon and Its very handy whilst raising my family , I love my job and plan to do the same in Brisbane or go mobile . Can anyone give me some info about mobile in Brisbane ? Do people rent chairs in salons like here ? I've heard you need a licence ?! It's been 22 years since I've been to college and after 4 house moves over those years I have lost my qualifications ! What do I need to get my licence ? Hi if you contact the place you attended or the examining board who assessed you, they should be able to provide copies of your qualifications. If it's brisbane specific info you need, you might be best starting a thread on the Queensland sub forum, you might get more state specific information xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 So I don't need a licence? As I said in an earlier post on this thread check ablis.business.gov.au and remember that laws vary by state so you may need a licence for something in some states and not in others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza37 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hi if you contact the place you attended or the examining board who assessed you, they should be able to provide copies of your qualifications. If it's brisbane specific info you need, you might be best starting a thread on the Queensland sub forum, you might get more state specific information xx thats great thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patphillips47 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 So I don't need a licence? I am not sure different states have different laws when it comes to licensing ,some license different trades to so you would need to check in what ever state your going to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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