INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you’ve only ever set foot in a nail salon as a customer, consider putting your dream on hold and getting a job at an established salon. Becoming a technician yourself will give you a better understanding of the unique skills and demands of the profession. In time, this expertise will play directly into your success as an entrepreneur in the field of beauty.  Even a part-time job can serve as a valuable learning experience while you’re gathering your resources. As you’re working your way up the ladder, pay close attention to the administrative side of the business. This is the role you’ll be stepping into once you become a full-fledged salon owner. Begin by formulating a vision for your business. Do you imagine it as an urban oasis where tired clients can come to be pampered, or an in-and-out cash cow that caters to a hectic professional crowd? Once you have some idea of what you want to achieve, you’ll be better prepared to plan accordingly. The goals you lay out for your salon may have an impact on your location, spatial requirements, or the number and type of services you provide. Licensing criteria will differ depending on where you live, but at the very least you’ll need to be able to show proof of your cosmetology certification and apply for a standard operator’s license to conduct business. Additionally, some U.S. states require that salon owners carry a seller’s permit in order to be recognized as a legal vendor of specialty products.  If you haven't already, start researching cosmetology programs in your area. These courses typically take 1-2 years to complete. At the end of this time, you'll be awarded the credentials you need to operate your own salon.  You can file for your operator’s license, along with other licenses like different classes of seller’s permits, through the central business licensing association for your state or territory. For more information on licensing and local laws, contact your city’s business affairs board or visit your county clerk’s office. Start setting aside as much money as you can to finance your upcoming business venture. If necessary, you can apply for a business loan to supplement the money you’ve saved up. There's also the option of seeking contributions from your friends and loved ones.  Consider opening a savings account to keep your startup money separate from the rest of your finances. While you're in the planning stages of opening your nail salon, cut down on unnecessary spending as much as possible. Every cent you save will bring you closer to realizing your dream. Identify all the places your money will be going to get your salon off the ground. Along with the regular cost of operation once you’re up and running, there will be expenses associated with leasing, licensing and property inspection, taxes and basic equipment and supplies. There will also be the matter of payroll once you begin hiring employees to work under you.  Consult with a professional business adviser or talk to the owner of the salon you frequent to get an idea of how much it will take to open your own. Starting your own business is never cheap. Fortunately, nail salons tends to be less expensive enterprises, as they don’t require any sophisticated technology. All that's left to do now is to complete the paperwork needed for your salon to be recognized as a business entity. These forms should be filed with the office of the Secretary of State in your locality. When this is done, you'll need to register for your Employee Identification Number (EIN), which will be used to identify your business and place you within the appropriate tax bracket as owner.  Your salon can be set up as a sole proprietorship if you're going into business for yourself, or as a general partnership or LLC (limited liability company) if you're bringing another person in with you. Joint ownership is a great way to split labor and expenses, but it also means your profits will be shared.  If you live in the U.S., you can apply for your EIN by filling out a form on the IRS website.

SUMMARY: Get some experience working in a salon. Decide what sort of salon you want to open. Obtain all necessary licenses. Build up your capital. Estimate your total startup costs. Establish your business legally.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you like watching baseball, go out for the Little League team; football, go out for the county team; etc. at least 45 minutes a day, but more when you're first learning it. This will help you remember the techniques and rules better. For example, get a bat, baseball, and glove for baseball, or a football and kicking tee for football, etc. Turn up with the correct equipment, organization is a valuable trait of a team member. If you're trying out for a team, make sure you know all of the rules and know how to play the game.  Research the sport through any means such as books, the internet or through friends whom are familiar with the sport itself. Depending on the sport, you should try to master some of the skills which will be important for try-outs. For example if you are a good offensive Soccer player, you may want to make sure that you know how to play in defence in case you are needed in that position. Learn the rules and regulations of that sport. There are a ton of people who will be willing to teach you the new sport, but have a good attitude or they'll give up on you!    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/89\/Make-the-Sports-Team-Step-2.jpg\/v4-459px-Make-the-Sports-Team-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/89\/Make-the-Sports-Team-Step-2.jpg\/aid2055-v4-728px-Make-the-Sports-Team-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} They'll keep you on track and be your support system when you're sore and don't want to get up, but you have to do the same for them, too! If you have the opportunity and money, go to a camp. They'll teach you a lot of vital skills for the sport. If the coach knows you are responsible, hard-working and trustworthy then they will be much more willing to give you a spot on the team. Try to show these attributes at all times to develop you as a person on the team; however, don't ever believe that being trustworthy alone will get you a guaranteed place on the team. You need to be good at the sport itself too.  Coaches look for people who are teachable. Be willing to learn new things. Talk to current team members so you can get advice to how to be a better player.
Summary: Find a sport that interests you. Practice the sport Get the supplies you need. Work on the needed skills. Have a friend practice with you. Establish a rapport with the coach.

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