Hairdressers Journal International has announced HJ Business Academy, a new programme in association with award-winning salon owner and entrepreneur Sean Hanna. The aim? To nurture the future business brains of our industry.
We know it's tough to take the leap to opening your own salon. So Sean, award-winning salon owner and industry entrepreneur, will provide practical and genuine real life business education to prepare you for opening your own business.
HJ is offering six free places to aspiring entrepreneurs to join the mentoring programme which will see Sean impart more than 40-year's worth of business knowledge and experience.
How to Apply
Entries are now open and to apply all you need to do is submit the following: Your industry experience (maximum 300 words); your goals and ambitions (maximum 300 words) and why you deserve a place in the 2025 HJ Business Academy (either a video or 500 words). Workshops with Sean will be held on Monday 12 May, Wednesday 16 July and Monday 29 September.
In the last session, participants will pitch their own business plan - and the person who presents the best plan will have the opportunity to present at Salon International 2025 on the Business Live stage, alongside Sean.
The closing date is Friday 21 March.
Terms and Conditions
- Travel expenses are not included.
- The course will take place in London.
- If you are employed, you need permission from your employer to attend.
- Closing date is Friday 21 March at 5pm.
