An Australian hair stylist wanted to stay home with her kids, but enjoyed her job, so she got creative. Kim Conkie now works out of her home, from a salon that she created in the backyard of the family’s home.
She can still be near her two young kids, doesn’t have a commute, and can put in 30 hours a week.
When Conkie had kids, she had 11 years’ experience, wanted to get back into the field while still spending time with her children, which seemed mutually exclusive. Then she came up with an idea:
“I’ve always wanted to stay at home with my kids, but it was also a dream of mine to run my own salon,” she said.
So she moved her supplies, hair scissors – and some of her customers – into her home.
“Doing it this way allows me that flexibility to balance work and family.” And it’s worked out well for her clients too. Kim opens for business in the evening – when her husband is home to take care of the kids, and when many of her customers have time in the day because they’re off of work.
“Many salons will only have one, maybe two, nights where they work late, whereas most of my work is done during these later hours.”
Since opening in July, Mrs Conkie has built up her client base through former loyal customers and also good word of mouth.
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