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business elite canada
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APRIL 2014
Each My Salon Suite location is an up-scale,
luxurious beauty complex consisting of private
fully-equipped, turn-key suites that are leased
to health and beauty professionals such as
hair stylists, massage therapists, nail profes-
sionals, and aestheticians. “The model is ideal
for those who dream of going into business
for themselves and want to get away from the
drama and politics of a traditional salon—all,
while having the opportunity to make more
money,” says Ken.
Currently, Ken and Linda are in the midst of
launching their first corporate location in Ot-
tawa, and are seeking to attract seasoned sa-
lon and beauty professionals who will bring
their current clientele with them and become
stable My Salon Suite tenants. The suites have
tremendous appeal for these individuals for
a number of reasons. They become business
owners almost overnight without having to in-
vest capital; they retain 100% of their billings
(this is particularly relevant since most salon