State Licensing
Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board: The "home base" for all licensing info, law updates, and rule changes.
eLicense Ohio Portal: The direct link where you need to go to renew their personal or shop licenses and update their contact info.
Salon & Shop Licensing Requirements: Specifics on what is required to maintain an independent contractor or salon suite license in Ohio.
Boutique Service Registration:
Education & Compliance
Ohio requires 8 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years.
CE Broker for Ohio: The official platform Ohio uses to track CE credits. You should create an account here to ensure your hours are recorded.
Ohio Administrative Code: Infection Control: The "Rulebook" for sanitation. Having this link handy helps you stay "inspection-ready" at all times.
Business & Taxes
Most suite renters are independent contractors (1099s), making tax links essential.
Ohio Business Gateway: Where you can register your business name (DBA) and handle state tax filings.
Ohio Dept. of Taxation: Vendor’s License: If you sell retail products (shampoos, oils, etc.), you must have a vendor's license to collect and remit sales tax.
IRS Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center: Federal resources for managing estimated quarterly taxes.
Other Business Resources:
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