Blog 3: Know your numbers
Blog 3: Know Your Numbers – How Financial Clarity Sets You Free.
If you don’t know your numbers, you can’t grow.
Simple as that.As a self-employed stylist, you’re not just doing hair—you’re running a business. That means knowing how much you earn, what you spend, and what’s left to grow with.At kollektiv.space, we don’t just give you a chair and wish you luck—we coach you in building a real, profitable business you can be proud of.Why Financial Clarity is the Key to FreedomEver finished a busy week, looked at your bank balance, and thought… Where did it all go?Most stylists never learn proper money habits. We change that.At kollektiv.space, we teach you how to track your income, manage expenses, plan for taxes, and build real profit into your business.Step 1: Know What You Really Need to EarnHere’s what the math looks like for 80% chair rental (4 days a week):Monthly rent: CHF 1,500Insurance, products, accounting, booking system: CHF 800Minimum net income goal: CHF 4,000/month
To hit that, you’ll need to bring in around CHF 6,000–7,000/month.Sounds like a lot? Let’s break it down:5 clients/day x 4 days/week = 80 clients/monthAverage service ticket = CHF 9080 clients x CHF 90 = CHF 7,200/monthNow you're not just busy—you’re profitable.Step 2: Create Your Financial Safety NetWe’ll help you: ✔ Track every franc coming in and out
✔ Set aside money for taxes and holiday time
✔ Budget for retail, tools, and growth
✔ Understand VAT and how to deal with it if/when you pass CHF 100kYou’ll even get support setting up your banking, invoicing, and money-saving strategies.Step 3: Plan for Growth – Not Just SurvivalThis isn’t about scraping by. It’s about leveling up.Once you know your baseline, we’ll help you: ✔ Set income goals
✔ Increase your average spend per client
✔ Learn how to sell retail without being pushy
✔ Raise your prices with confidence
✔ Save for time off or future plans (maybe even your own salon one day!)You’re Not Just Renting a Chair – You’re Building a BusinessAt kollektiv.space, we treat every stylist as a future CEO.We’ll show you how to: ✔ Read your numbers like a boss
✔ Make decisions based on data, not emotion
✔ Set goals and hit them month after month
✔ Sleep better at night knowing your business is solidWhat You Get When You Join kollektiv.space:✔ One-time buy-in includes setup of your business, website, booking system & financial coaching
✔ Monthly plan options (40–100% schedules)
✔ Ongoing support with tracking and budgeting
✔ A community of like-minded stylists who want to growThis Isn’t a Job. It’s Your Career.You can’t grow what you don’t measure. But once you know your numbers?
You can do anything.Let kollektiv.space help you run your business like a pro.Limited Spaces Available – Apply Now!🎯 Only 30 spaces available
🚀 First 10 stylists get in for just CHF 2,500
👉 Apply today on the ‘Join’ page at kollektiv.spaceSEO KeywordsHow much should a self-employed hairdresser earn in SwitzerlandHow to manage money as a stylistFinancial planning for hairdressers ZurichSalon pricing calculatorHairdresser business budget templateSelf-employed tax guide Switzerland hairBest co-working salon for stylists in ZurichHairdresser chair rental Zurichkollektive.space Zurich salonWould you like this translated into German too? Or formatted for Instagram carousel posts?
