Start your freelance journey

setting up as a Freelancer

Getting Started

You will need to have a registered business - ABN

Insurance - Public liability + Risk cover

Council Requirements

You may need council approval to operate your business within a business in some states / shires. Please contact your council to register your business if required.

3 Ways You Can Work As A Freelancer

1. Rent A Chair - Flat fee to lease the space in the salon

2. Subcontractor - Commission based structure 50/50 split in total takings (example only)

3. Hybrid model - combination of the 2, rent a chair + commission

Freelance is one of the most flexible ways to work in this industry

How To Get Started

The easiest way to launch your business is to become a member of INDIE ONLY $49 a month, we will help guide you in setting up your business to ensure its setup correctly & compliant.

Once your setup then your on your way!

You will need a registered business before talking to trade accounts, salons, booking systems, merchant fecilites etc.

How much $ do I need to get started?

Estimate Startup Costs

Bond - 2 weeks rent

Stock - From $1,000 - $2,000

Booking system - $0-$40 month

Insurance - $36 month

Business Support - $49 month

Find The Perfect Space With MuseAvenue

Search for salons near you & start working today

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business protection

Contracts & Legal

If your business structure isn't set up correctly, you could be exposing yourself to serious legal risk.

This isn't something to figure out later.

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Insurance

We have partnered with Guild Insurance to give you the most competitive prices and the essential cover every hairdresser needs.

Choose INDIE from the referral list to get the BEST deal

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