{"id":39367,"date":"2022-05-11T11:17:27","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T01:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=39367"},"modified":"2024-06-12T17:20:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T07:20:40","slug":"benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon\/","title":{"rendered":"Salon vs Mobile Therapist: The benefits of running your own beauty or massage business"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1279\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-8031803.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-8031803.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-8031803-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-8031803-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-8031803-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-8031803-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Makeup artist applying makeup to her female client\" \/><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic has forced us all to reconsider how, when and where we work. It\u2019s not just office workers who are packing up their tools and working from wherever suits them best. In fact, more and more hair, beauty and massage therapists are ditching the salon and becoming their own bosses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2021 report on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhbf.co.uk\/documents\/self-employment-in-the-personal-care-sector-report\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Employment in the Personal Care Sector<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that almost two-thirds of workers in the hair and beauty industry are now self-employed and more providers are working from home-based salons. Plus. three in five self-employed workers say that they are now earning more than when they were employed at a salon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This research might be from the UK, but the trend has made its way to Australia (and is here to stay well beyond the end of the pandemic).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to set your own hours, ditch weekend work for good, and boost your earning capacity, it\u2019s time to consider running your mobile beauty or massage business. Keep reading to discover the benefits of working for yourself, and how to start your mobile business with Blys.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3993320.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3993320.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3993320-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3993320-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3993320-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3993320-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"woman-getting-a-haircut\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon\/#What_are_the_challenges_of_working_in_a_salon\" >What are the challenges of working in a salon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_running_your_own_business\" >What are the benefits of running your own business?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon\/#Secure_the_best_rates_and_boost_your_earning_potential\" >Secure the best rates and boost your earning potential\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon\/#Set_your_own_schedule\" >Set your own schedule\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon\/#Score_peace_of_mind\" >Score peace of mind\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon\/#How_to_become_a_provider_on_Blys\" >How to become a provider on Blys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/benefits-running-own-mobile-business-vs-salon\/#Ready_to_take_control_of_your_schedule\" >Ready to take control of your schedule?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_challenges_of_working_in_a_salon\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the challenges of working in a salon?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up until now, the most common way to work as a beauty or massage therapist has been to become employed at a local salon or parlour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this might seem a stable, secure way to earn an income, it does come with a stack of drawbacks that might not be working for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the challenges of working in a salon can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lack of flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most salons require you to work weekends and during busy times of the year (such as public holidays, long weekends or the festive season). <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rigid hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: as an employee, you\u2019re long shifts and hours are dictated by your manager, regardless of whether they actually work for you or not.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No shows:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if a client doesn\u2019t show up, you don\u2019t get paid which means your income can become unreliable and inconsistent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you\u2019ve got kids or simply want more control over the hours you work, a salon environment won\u2019t allow you to reach your full earning potential.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_running_your_own_business\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits of running your own business?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But working in a salon isn\u2019t your only option. In fact, more and more providers are becoming their own bosses and working as mobile beauty therapists or massage therapists instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Well, it comes down to a few things: flexibility, control, earning power and peace of mind. Let\u2019s run you through the benefits of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">running your own mobile <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/apply\">business as a p<\/a><\/span>rovider on Blys<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in more detail. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"837\" width=\"1280\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-liza-summer-6347902.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-liza-summer-6347902.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-liza-summer-6347902-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-liza-summer-6347902-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-liza-summer-6347902-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"emale-using-laptop-near-tea-mug-in-room\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secure_the_best_rates_and_boost_your_earning_potential\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure the best rates and boost your earning potential\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that providers on Blys earn 2-3x more than spa or salon employees? That\u2019s because Blys gives you access to over 100k clients Australia-wide, and allows you to earn up to $2,000 per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, unlike a home-based salon, you don\u2019t need to worry about setting up a space that meets abut the home salon regulations in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer no sign or ongoing fees and take care of all the admin, marketing, bookings, customer service and accounting. Essentially, we give you the ability to focus on delivering the best experience possible to your clients, without getting bogged down in payments or paperwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, our growing database of clients gives you instant access to clients in your local area, meaning you\u2019ll never be short of potential bookings either.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=&#8221;basic_left_image&#8221; image=&#8221;39377&#8243; quote=&#8221;\u201cI can earn more money and enjoy more flexibility in my time. I use the Blys platform because it&#8217;s more convenient, safer and gives me the ability to pick clients I\u2019m comfortable working with. Blys give me a lot of benefits such as discounts from partner businesses and their support team are very helpful and are always improving everything to make sure it works smoothly.\u201d&#8221; name=&#8221;TK&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Massage therapist&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-5053742.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-5053742.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-5053742-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-5053742-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-5053742-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-5053742-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"person-holding-pen-and-using-a-tablet\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_your_own_schedule\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your own schedule\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to only work weekdays? You\u2019ve got it. Need to pick the kids up from school? No worries. With Blys, you have total control over when and where you want to work, helping you create a work schedule that actually works for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blys platforms used your phone\u2019s GPS to update your location and show you potential bookings in your local area. You get to choose what kinds of clients you work with, what services you provide and where you want to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means less time spent travelling to jobs and more time earning money in a way that suits your life. It\u2019s all about focusing on your massage therapy or mobile beauty services, rather than worrying about the admin. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=&#8221;basic_left_image&#8221; image=&#8221;39379&#8243; quote=&#8221;\u201cWorking as a mobile massage therapist means you have flexibility in your schedule. If you plan your day right, you have time in between clients to relax and re-energise yourself to give each client the best possible service you can give. Working with Blys has been an amazing experience like no other, the amount of work and support that Blys provides behind the scenes is above and beyond anything that is out there.\u201d&#8221; name=&#8221;Vicky&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Massage therapist&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/191219_BLYS_AppContent109088-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/191219_BLYS_AppContent109088-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/191219_BLYS_AppContent109088-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/191219_BLYS_AppContent109088-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/191219_BLYS_AppContent109088-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/191219_BLYS_AppContent109088-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/191219_BLYS_AppContent109088-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/191219_BLYS_AppContent109088-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Neck massage\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Score_peace_of_mind\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score peace of mind\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tired of no-show clients? At Blys, we charge client fees for late cancellations (up to 100% of the booking fee) so you never lose money if a client cancels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, we offer top-notch security and screen all clients so they can make a booking. Through the Blys app, you\u2019re able to use a check-in and check-out system so we know you\u2019ve safely completed your appointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best of all, our Customer Service team is available 24\/7 if you need any assistance or have any questions along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t take our word for it! Here\u2019s what a few happy providers on Blys have to say about leaving a salon to work for themselves through Blys.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=&#8221;basic_left_image&#8221; image=&#8221;39375&#8243; quote=&#8221;\u201cI left salon work because I realised on a good day I could make more by myself than my standard hourly salon wage in a shorter amount of time with less waiting around. Blys gets all of the client details and time of the appointment so I just have to turn up and do my job stress-free.\u201d&#8221; name=&#8221;Rhiannon&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Hair and makeup artist&#8221;][nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=&#8221;basic_left_image&#8221; image=&#8221;39378&#8243; quote=&#8221;\u201cYou can make triple the amount of money working for yourself than in a salon. You have the freedom to work within your own timeframe, whereas in a salon environment you are expected to do back to back bookings all day within a strict timeline.\u201d&#8221; name=&#8221;Tonille&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Makeup artist&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_become_a_provider_on_Blys\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to become a provider on Blys<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Proof of qualifications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the services you provide, you\u2019ll need to check what qualifications you need. For example, massage therapists need at least a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/guide-to-becoming-a-massage-therapist\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate IV in Massage Therapy to work on the Blys platform.<\/span><\/a><b>Proof of insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: all providers need to have the right cover in place, such as massage or mobile beauty therapist insurance. make sure you\u2019ve got the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-insurance-options\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right type and level of insurance cover <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taken out, depending on what services you provide. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Business number: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make sure you\u2019ve registered for an Australian Business Number (ABN), which is free to do and can easily be done online.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to take control of your schedule and boost your earning potential? 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