At SkinViva Training Academy, we’ve helped hundreds of delegates to start out on a new career.
Training is the first step, but many people are quite concerned about the business side too – what practicalities need to be worked out and ultimately, whether it will be worth it.
We have listed the most common perceived challenges for someone setting up an aesthetics business for the first time.
SkinViva Training Survey
SkinViva Training carried out a survey of over 250 people, the majority of whom are already practising BOTOX/fillers. The survey included the question:
“What do you feel are the biggest challenges likely to be faced by someone setting up an aesthetics business for the first time? (Choose up to 3)”
The answers in order of priority show delegates’ biggest worries:
Answer Choices | Responses |
Having enough supervised practice before treating your own patients | 48% |
Dealing effectively with adverse reactions and complications from the treatments | 47% |
Feeling alone with a lack of support | 39% |
Understanding the rules and regulations | 34% |
Attracting customers | 32% |
Knowing how to set up and run a business | 26% |
Finding a prescriber (if applicable) | 14% |
Making a profit / being competitive | 14% |
Start-up costs | 12% |
Finding somewhere to carry out the treatments | 8% |
SkinViva Training Academy offerss excellent support for delegates before and after training, as well as on the day. We understand that there are some specific concerns to address and we specifically recommend the following information for anybody contemplating a career in aesthetics:
- Essential Business Knowledge by Dr Tim Pearce
- Free profitability calculator tool
- Free checklist for setting up an aesthetics business
- Prescribing/finding a prescriber
- Post-training clinical and business support for delegates
More survey findings
You may also find our previous survey articles of interest:
- MOST important considerations for botulinum toxin and dermal filler training
- Price Least Important in BOTOX/Fillers Training
- Challenges Facing the Aesthetics Industry – Qualifications
SkinViva Training Academy Manchester
SkinViva Training Ltd offer a range of professional training courses for cosmetic and medical skin treatments.
Their courses in cosmetic treatments directed at suitably qualified and registered medical professionals who wish to learn and build on their skills in delivering these procedures.
See our full list of forthcoming training course dates.
SkinViva Training Academy was established in 2013 by Dr Tim Pearce MBChB BSc (Hons) MRCGP – learn more about us. The SkinViva Training Academy team upholds high standards of clinical training providing a combination of fully-supervised practical experience together with essential theory.
For further information, to discuss which course is right for you, to enquire about availability or to book a training course please call 0161 850 2491, or email info@skinvivatraining.com.