If you plan to operate a business such as:

• Hairdressing

• Tattooing or skin penetration

• Beauty therapy, or

• Colonic irrigation

You are required to register and comply with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and its associated regulations.

Pre-Purchase Inspection

A pre-purchase inspection is an evaluation conducted before acquiring a new beauty business or reviewing the operations of an existing one. This process involves an independent party examining all relevant records to confirm adherence to proper procedures. Many businesses choose to engage third-party services for such inspections.

While internal inspections are carried out by company employees, external inspections are performed by regulatory or governmental bodies.

Pre-purchase inspections ensure the accuracy of all information before official reviews by local authorities. They also help identify potential compliance issues, allowing businesses to address them proactively. Our services include assisting with the design and preparation of premises to meet legal and regulatory standards before finalizing business commitments.

Our Pre-Purchase Inspection Services

We inspect premises on your behalf and provide a comprehensive report on their condition, highlighting areas of non-compliance related to design, maintenance, and cleanliness. This enables businesses to address potential concerns before regulatory inspections, minimizing risks, managing costs effectively, and gaining a clearer understanding of operations.

Pre-purchase inspections for new businesses typically involve:

• Conducting a site inspection.

• Reviewing the business plan, including design and operations.

• Assessing material changes in premises use, such as:

  • Starting a new business activity.

  • Re-establishing an abandoned use.

  • Altering the intensity or scale of operations.

• Providing a detailed compliance report.

Inspections for existing businesses:

For existing businesses, our inspections include:

• Conducting a site visit.

• Evaluating operational compliance.

• Reviewing pre-inspections

• Assessing the potential impact of changes in business type or size.

• Delivering a detailed compliance status report.

Starting a New Beauty Business

Launching a beauty business requires strategic planning, choosing the right business structure, and complying with legislative and regulatory standards. Obtaining the necessary beauty business license is a crucial step in this process.

Before submitting your beauty business license application, we help you navigate common challenges. Our advisory services include:

• Initial consulting and pre-assessments.

• Site inspections.

• Collaboration with architects, draftspersons, builders, or shopfitters.

• Preparing and submitting design assessment applications.

• Conducting construction inspections.

• Submitting the beauty business license application.

• Coordinating with state or local authorities on behalf of the business owner(s).

• Organizing meetings between owners and authorized officers to finalize the license.

Taking Over or Amending an Existing Beauty Business

When taking over an existing business, it’s essential to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Safety requirements. Potential updates or changes to the beauty business license should also be considered for their impact on time and cost.

Common modifications include:

• Expanding floor space, storage, or service areas.

• Making structural changes or adding beauty equipment.

Our services include:

• Conducting pre-assessments and site inspections.

• Evaluating compliance with safety, hygiene, and structural requirements.

• Training staff on safety and hygiene practices.

• Providing a detailed compliance report.

• Managing the beauty business license application process.

• Consulting with regulatory authorities on behalf of business owners.

With our support, you can confidently navigate the process of starting, taking over, or modifying a beauty business while ensuring full compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.