Co-Working is Co-Working

Co-Working for Hairdressers: Why Our Model Works Exactly Like Every Other Co-Working Space in Zürich

Co-working has become a natural part of professional life in Zürich. Whether in the Technopark, Impact Hub, Citizen Space, law offices, therapy centres, or architectural studios — independent professionals share infrastructure while running their own completely separate businesses.

But in the hairdressing world, co-working is often mistakenly compared to the old-fashioned idea of chair rental because it is a term used like “tempo" for tissues or “glad wrap" for cling foil, it's just the known terminology. In reality, modern co-working for hairdressers follows the exact same principles used across every other industry: independent entrepreneurs, shared workspace, no shared turnover, no employment relationships, and full autonomy.

This article explains why the model of the 8004.salon Co-Working Collective is structurally identical to co-working spaces throughout Zürich — and why it must be recognised as such by clients, stylists, and regulatory authorities alike.

1. Co-Working = Shared Infrastructure, Independently Run Businesses

At its core, co-working means:

multiple self-employed professionals,

sharing infrastructure,

paying a membership fee,

and operating their own individual businesses.

8004.salon provides the workspace — nothing more and nothing less:

workstations

wash basins

mirrors and lighting

storage

towels

access to shared professional tools

kitchen facilities and hygiene infrastructure

Members bring everything connected to their own business:

their own company

their own clients

their own prices

their own payments

their own insurance

their own tax responsibilities

This is identical to how co-working functions in every other industry.

2. No fixed stations, no “chair rental,” no rental contract

A key difference between co-working and traditional salons:

No one rents a fixed place, station, or “chair.”

There is no exclusive workstation assigned to any individual.

Instead, Members book co-working blocks (e.g., 08:00–14:00 or 15:00–21:00).

Workstations are shared and used flexibly throughout the day — exactly the same as in other co-working hubs.

This eliminates:

rental relationships

subleasing

“chair rental” structures

fixed-space dependency

This is not a rental model — it is a co-working membership.

3. 100% independent business ownership

Every Member operates under their own business identity.

That includes:

their own booking system profile

their own payment methods

their own price list

their own working hours

their own clients

their own accounting and VAT status

their own insurance

their own legal responsibility

The Co-Working Space does not:

access Member revenue

influence pricing

supply clients

manage Member payments

interfere with business decisions

This makes it clear:

8004.salon does not participate in Member earnings and does not function as a shared business or partnership.

4. No revenue sharing, no commissions, no business integration

Like all proper co-working spaces, our model includes:

no percentage of Member revenue

no commissions

no profit share

no employee-like dependence

no pooled income

Our only income as a Co-Working Space is the fixed membership fee for using the shared workspace and infrastructure.

Just like co-working offices across Zürich.

5. Why this structure is identical to other Zürich co-working models

When you compare our operational structure to any other co-working environment in the city, the similarities are obvious:

Industry Example Structure Classification

Tech / Creative Impact Hub Independent professionals share workspace Co-Working

Medical / Therapy Shared practices Independent providers share rooms Co-Working

Legal Lawyer co-working Independent attorneys share infrastructure Co-Working

Hairdressing 8004.salon Independent stylists share workspace Co-Working

The industry differs —

but the structure, economics, and independence model are exactly the same.

6. Why the model is consistent with tax and legal requirements

Co-working is accepted across every professional field because it meets key criteria:

✔ Self-employment

Each Member operates their own sole proprietorship or company.

✔ No shared turnover

The Co-Working Space has no participation in Member revenue.

✔ No employer authority

Members control their work, their schedule, their prices, and their clients.

✔ No employees performing Member work

The Space provides infrastructure only.

✔ Clear business separation

Each Member issues their own receipts, under their own name.

8004.salon meets all of these criteria —

just as any other co-working space in Zürich.

7. Conclusion: Co-Working is Co-Working — in every industry

We believe in a modern, flexible, independent working environment for hair professionals in Zürich. Our model is:

transparent

compliant

fair

entrepreneurship-friendly

aligned with established co-working principles

Co-working in the hairdressing industry should be recognised and treated exactly the same as co-working in all other professional fields.

That’s how we operate — and that’s why our structure is fully aligned with Zürich’s co-working standards.

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