Cosmetics Shop Owners and Managers

Working full or part time as a sales clerk or in some other capacity within a retail business is a good way to learn about the responsibilities of operating and managing a business. Talking with owners of small shops (especially those that specialize in cosmetics) is also helpful, as is reading periodicals, such as Cosmetics (https://cosmeticsmag.com), that cover the cosmetics industry.

Most communities have a chamber of commerce whose members usually will be glad to share their insights into the career of a retail business owner and manager. The Small Business Administration (https://www.sba.gov) is another good source of information.