Start your own business
"I enjoyed reading and loved it. It's a learners manual for a first time business person. I would recommend to anyone who thinks of starting a business."
Updated - April 2026- Add this item to your shopping cart and checkout- you wont have to pay anything- and it will automatically be emailed to you.
If you’ve ever dreamed about starting your own beauty brand but feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin, my free guide on how to start your beauty business in South Africa is the perfect place to start. In this guide, I walk you through 10 clear, practical steps including choosing your product range, setting a realistic starting budget, deciding whether to order samples or bulk, bottling your products correctly and hygienically, taking good product photos, pricing your products properly, and finally how to set up your socials to start selling and getting your first customers.
Starting a business can feel scary and confusing, but it really doesn’t have to be — I created this guide to make the process simple, affordable and achievable, and to show you that you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. I am here to guide you step by step and help you start your beauty brand in a way that feels manageable, not overwhelming.
Included inside:
20% discount for a Beauty Boss online Consultation with Janet
Updated - April 2026- Add this item to your shopping cart and checkout- you wont have to pay anything- and it will automatically be emailed to you.
If you’ve ever dreamed about starting your own beauty brand but feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin, my free guide on how to start your beauty business in South Africa is the perfect place to start. In this guide, I walk you through 10 clear, practical steps including choosing your product range, setting a realistic starting budget, deciding whether to order samples or bulk, bottling your products correctly and hygienically, taking good product photos, pricing your products properly, and finally how to set up your socials to start selling and getting your first customers.
Starting a business can feel scary and confusing, but it really doesn’t have to be — I created this guide to make the process simple, affordable and achievable, and to show you that you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. I am here to guide you step by step and help you start your beauty brand in a way that feels manageable, not overwhelming.
Included inside:
20% discount for a Beauty Boss online Consultation with Janet
All our products are made fresh to order, similar to a bakery. Due to the extensive requirement of ingredients sourced globally from multiple suppliers, the entire process of sourcing, shipping, ordering and manufacturing can take anywhere between 6-12 weeks. Please place your orders well in advance, as we have a busy production schedule.
All our products are made fresh to order, similar to a bakery. Due to the extensive requirement of ingredients sourced globally from multiple suppliers, the entire process of sourcing, shipping, ordering and manufacturing can take anywhere between 6-12 weeks. Please place your orders well in advance, as we have a busy production schedule.
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Overall rating: 4.7777777 / 5 from 9 reviews.
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"I enjoyed reading and loved it. It's a learners manual for a first time business person. I would recommend to anyone who thinks of starting a business."
— Maipelo B. (5/5)
"How to start your cosmetics business is informative. It is not a deep dive as the title suggests (in my opinion), it is meant to help you kickstart your business. It focuses on essential steps you can implement immediately. I would recommend it for those starting out. Perfect roadmap. It was also very inspiring to read Janet's story. Thank you Pink Cosmetics 😃"
— Caroline M. (5/5)
"It's a great book with great advice"
— Kgomotso L. (5/5)
""I recently downloaded this mini ebook and was pleasantly surprised by how much value is packed into such a quick read. Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but the six-step framework provided here breaks the process down into manageable, actionable chunks. The advice is practical, straightforward, and perfect for anyone who needs a clear roadmap to get off the ground without the fluff. If you're looking for a boost of confidence and a solid plan to start your entrepreneurial journey, this is a fantastic resource. Highly recommended!""
— Chantal B. (5/5)
"Very good"
— Vela P. (5/5)
"The book came in handy for me; it has most of the information for a start-up person like me."
— oyama g. (5/5)
"It gave me a brief understanding of what should be on a label, but i still felt lost being new to the journey. It needs a little visual of what a label should look like."
— Shivika R. (3/5)
"The ebook is very informative and I would recommend it to first-time business owners"
— Esethu N. (5/5)
"Was very helpful and informative!!! Loved it and was engaged from start to end!!"
— Junaid M. (5/5)
Overall rating: 4.7777777 / 5 from 9 reviews.
Review topics: [].
"I enjoyed reading and loved it. It's a learners manual for a first time business person. I would recommend to anyone who thinks of starting a business."
— Maipelo B. (5/5)
"How to start your cosmetics business is informative. It is not a deep dive as the title suggests (in my opinion), it is meant to help you kickstart your business. It focuses on essential steps you can implement immediately. I would recommend it for those starting out. Perfect roadmap. It was also very inspiring to read Janet's story. Thank you Pink Cosmetics 😃"
— Caroline M. (5/5)
"It's a great book with great advice"
— Kgomotso L. (5/5)
""I recently downloaded this mini ebook and was pleasantly surprised by how much value is packed into such a quick read. Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but the six-step framework provided here breaks the process down into manageable, actionable chunks. The advice is practical, straightforward, and perfect for anyone who needs a clear roadmap to get off the ground without the fluff. If you're looking for a boost of confidence and a solid plan to start your entrepreneurial journey, this is a fantastic resource. Highly recommended!""
— Chantal B. (5/5)
"Very good"
— Vela P. (5/5)
"The book came in handy for me; it has most of the information for a start-up person like me."
— oyama g. (5/5)
"It gave me a brief understanding of what should be on a label, but i still felt lost being new to the journey. It needs a little visual of what a label should look like."
— Shivika R. (3/5)
"The ebook is very informative and I would recommend it to first-time business owners"
— Esethu N. (5/5)
"Was very helpful and informative!!! Loved it and was engaged from start to end!!"
— Junaid M. (5/5)