

Created to represent the entire hairdressing industry when it comes to uplifting standards, acting as a voice to government and supporting ethical businesses regardless of the form they take, the Australian Hairdressing Council are thrilled to announce the launch of their Solo Owner Select.
With the hairdressing industry undergoing huge change in recent years, Solo Owner Select is designed specifically with sole traders in mind.
“As a result of the pandemic, it is estimated that around 70% of our hairdressers have become solo operators without staff,” explains AHC CEO Sandy Chong of the new membership option. “This could include being a freelancer, rent-a-chair, mobile hairdresser or working from a home salon or commercial suite.
“The AHC is concerned about the lack of qualified operators in our industry, which is why we are excited to launch our new AHC membership for sole operators – SOLO OWNER SELECT.”
Created for this significant yet overwhelmingly unsupported sector of the hair and barber industry, Solo Owner Select membership is for sole traders that hold a hairdressing qualification and ABN. They can complete a business accreditation checklist plus register their hairdressing qualification on the AHC Hairdressing Australia Industry Register (HAIR).
What can one expect from a Solo Owner Select Membership?
- SOS private Facebook group so members can be part of a community of industry experts and likeminded business owners to ask questions, share information and be supported.
- Access to AHC discounts and special offers from our Associate Members exclusively for SOS businesses, including a wide array of products and services.
- Free and discounted education programs from industry leading educators.
- Invitations to exclusive AHC events such as Schmoozefest and the Leadership Summit.
- A designated SOS membership manager who understands your business to answer questions and provide support.
- Unique marketing content and regular newsletters.
- A specially created and ever-growing SOS Resource Library containing dozens of templates and documents essential for running a sole trader business.
- Access to one complimentary call to the AHC HR team included in your membership.
- Accreditation from Australia’s leading national industry body to endorse members as a quality, ethical business.
At just $365 – or $1 per day – this new offering from the AHC is huge news for sole traders, offering a whole new level of support not previously available.
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