Title: Evaluate the pros and cons of renting a booth vs. working for an employer.
Course: Nail Technician II (19105-II) > Section: Exploring a Career in Nail Technology

Evaluation should compare the advantages and disadvantages of renting space in a salon as a self-employed nail technician vs. being employed by a salon owner.

Considerations should include

- financial benefits and constraints
- scheduling freedom and restrictions
- responsibilities to clientele and salon owner.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the purposes of and differences between 1099 and W-2 forms?
- What questions should one ask oneself when choosing a form of employment?
- When renting a booth, who is responsible for product purchases? When working for an employer?
- Who regulates business hours and prices in booth rental?
- Who regulates business hours and prices when working for an employer?
- What are the local, state, and federal regulations regarding booth rental?
- What are the local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to employment at a nail salon?