{"id":1164,"date":"2025-08-02T20:12:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T12:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/au\/articles\/general\/piercing-side-hustle-how-to-start-legally\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T01:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T17:40:33","slug":"piercing-side-hustle-how-to-start-legally","status":"publish","type":"pillar_article","link":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/au\/articles\/piercing\/piercing-side-hustle-how-to-start-legally\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a Part-Time Piercing Business in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-hero\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-hero\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Planning a Part-Time Piercing Business in Australia<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/piercing-side-hustle-how-to-start-legally.webp\" alt=\"Planning a Part-Time Piercing Business in Australia\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A part-time piercing service needs more than a few free appointment hours. Allow for preparation, records, supplies and client questions after the visit. Start by confirming whether the proposed service and setting are workable before spending on equipment or advertising a launch date.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-contents\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-contents\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-contents\">In This Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#guide-section-1\">Define the Service and Setting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-2\">Resolve Premises and Business Questions First<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-3\">Plan Availability Beyond Appointments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-4\">Separate Training Costs From Operating Costs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-5\">Check the Opening Decision Against Your Records<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-1\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-1\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-1\">Define the Service and Setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down the services you intend to offer, the location and your planned operating hours. Identify whether you are proposing work within an existing studio, a separate premises or a home setting. Give those exact details when making enquiries.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a shared studio, clarify who is responsible for bookings, equipment, records, cleaning and follow-up. Do not assume that another business&#8217;s arrangements automatically cover your proposed work. Keep the agreed responsibilities in writing.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-2\">Resolve Premises and Business Questions First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the relevant council or health authority what applies to the proposed activity and address, including any registration, inspection or premises requirements. Explain the actual piercing services rather than describing the business only as beauty work. Ask what must be completed before opening.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For home operations, <a href=\"https:\/\/business.gov.au\/planning\/business-structures-and-types\/home-based-businesses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business.gov.au<\/a> explains that permits, council approval and landlord consent may be needed. It also notes that standard home insurance often excludes business activities. Check the lease and discuss the proposed work with the relevant insurer.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep a list of the answers, responsible contacts and outstanding conditions. A training certificate does not resolve every business or premises question. Do not treat part-time hours as an exemption.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-3\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-3\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-3\">Plan Availability Beyond Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set realistic times for responding to enquiries and follow-up questions. Explain how clients can contact the service and what happens when you are unavailable. Avoid advertising constant support if you cannot provide it.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Include preparation and closing tasks in the working day.<\/li><li>Allow time for records and stock checks.<\/li><li>Keep appointment availability separate from message-response hours.<\/li><li>Plan cover or clear arrangements for holidays and other absences.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If another job or family commitment prevents reliable follow-up, resolve that limitation before accepting appointments. A smaller published schedule is easier to manage than promises you cannot keep.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-4\">Separate Training Costs From Operating Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm the practical training and assessment needed for your starting level and intended services. The <a href=\"\/au\/articles\/piercing\/piercing-school-vs-online-piercing-course\/\">training-format comparison<\/a> helps you ask about supervision, equipment and submissions.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">List the initial commitments separately from recurring costs: premises, supplies, insurance, waste arrangements, administration and any other confirmed requirements. Obtain actual quotes for your setting. Do not calculate expected earnings by multiplying a treatment price by every available hour.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before purchasing a general kit, confirm the required equipment with your training provider and the requirements for your intended workplace. Buying supplies does not establish readiness to use them on clients.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-5\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-5\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-5\">Check the Opening Decision Against Your Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before offering appointments, review the unresolved items: training and assessment, premises conditions, insurance, supplies, operating responsibilities and follow-up availability. Keep evidence of what has been confirmed instead of relying on a verbal reassurance that everything should be fine.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When ready to describe the service publicly, give accurate location, availability, pricing and contact information. Use only work you can substantiate and have permission to share. Avoid implying that a limited schedule or introductory price changes the care and preparation required.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are still deciding whether piercing work suits you, read the <a href=\"\/au\/articles\/piercing\/is-body-piercing-a-good-career-for-2025\/\">piercing career guide<\/a> before committing to a business setup.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-next\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-next\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-next\">Course Details and Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the <a href=\"\/au\/course\/online-piercing-course\/\">current course details for Australia<\/a> and <a href=\"\/au\/contact\/\">contact Skinart<\/a> with questions about your selected option. Existing students can return to their lessons in the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/academy\/\">academy<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1164","pillar_article","type-pillar_article","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pillar_article\/1164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pillar_article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/pillar_article"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}