High rents and rising costs. Can beauty entrepreneurs still afford to rent a salon?

We offer an alternative option to renting an entire salon.

With us, you only need to rent when you need to, without having to worry about utilities, cleaning, or the high initial cost.

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Hello 2023, and welcome to a world of 8% GST! It's no secret that prices for all goods have been going up quickly because of the economic situation, and rent has been growing too. Business Times says that prime retail rents all over the island have been averaging at S$26.10 psf/pm, while the average rent in the Marina Centre, City Hall, and Bugis areas has gone up to S$23.90 psf/pm.

So, how does this affect the beauty industry?

If you want to start a business now, it's a HUGE financial commitment. Research shows that the initial cost of opening a beauty salon, including renovations, furniture, beauty equipment, and other admin and legal fees, will require at least S$50,000. Fixed expenses like water, electricity, employee salaries, and cleaning can reach around S$8,000 to S$10,000 every month. You also need to consider the time costs of employee training, customer service, and marketing.

In such a challenging environment, you might wonder if a beauty business can be profitable. As someone in the industry, I know how challenging it is to start a business.

Our Solution

So, we want to offer another option to beauty industry entrepreneurs in Singapore: leasing an independent beauty workspace at gentle ground. With us, you don’t have to rent the entire retail store or need that huge initial cost anymore!

At gentle ground, our hourly and monthly rental options includes all water, electricity, cleaning, and rent. We also provide basic beauty equipment and working materials, so you can "move in with your bags" without worries! Feel free to visit our website or contact us for more details! Gentle Ground welcomes all beauty industry professionals to join us!