MMI The 1099 Advantage: Beauty to Business

Money Matters Institute Presents
The 1099 Advantage: Beauty to Business

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Woodson Regional Library (9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60620)

Financial Strategies for Chicago’s Beauty Professionals

If you cut, color, braid, style, groom, or provide beauty services, you’re building something real.

This space is for you.

Beauty to Business is a conversation for Chicago’s beauty professionals who are balancing clients, appointments, income, and growth, while trying to make sense of the business side at the same time.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

We’re bringing together people who can help you better understand your money, your taxes, and your next move, from getting financially prepared to building your brand and growing your client base.

What to Expect:

The panel discussion will cover

• Getting financially prepared for your beauty career
• How to budget, save, and manage inconsistent income
• Understanding taxes as a 1099 professional
• Growing your personal brand and client base
• Plan to retire and invest

You should attend if you are a:

• Barber
• Hairstylist
• Braider
• Makeup artist
• Esthetician
• Nail technician
• Lash technician
• Or anyone building a beauty business on their own