Mobile nail technician

Busy professionals, parents, older clients who prefer not to travel, and groups booking for weddings, birthdays or office events.

A set price per service, with add-ons like nail art, extra length or paraffin treatments, plus a travel fee or minimum booking for group visits.

• Nail technique and a steady hand
• Clean, careful hygiene habits
• Friendly customer service
• Booking and time management

• Some provinces and municipalities regulate personal service settings or require certification or inspection, so check with your provincial regulator and public health unit
• Commercial general liability insurance that covers working at clients' locations
• Strict cleaning and sterilizing of tools between clients, and proper product ventilation
• Travel time and winter driving can eat into your paid hours
• Check GST/HST registration once your revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Estimates typically put startup costs at around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the tools, products and insurance you choose. Your own costs may differ, so list your kit before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you book. Travel time and winter driving can eat into your paid hours, so plan your routes with care.

Check with your provincial regulator and public health unit, since some provinces and municipalities regulate personal service settings or require certification or inspection. Also check liability insurance that covers working at clients' locations, and GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.