Websta profile for tailors and stylists in Slovenia

What your profile page should contain

Your Websta profile is a business page that replaces the need for a separate website. Start with a profile photo - a clear headshot or a photo of you at work. Add a short description of what you do: whether you specialise in repairs, alterations, custom tailoring, styling advice, or a combination. Be specific about the garment types you work with - dresses, suits, trousers, shirts, or children's clothing - because customers search by what they need done.

Upload photos of your work. If you have before-and-after images of alterations, repairs or garments you have made, these matter more than any text. Customers want to see the quality of your stitching and finishing. If you do styling work, photos of outfits or style consultations help. You do not need many - five to ten good images are enough to start.

List your services with clear descriptions. Examples: hemming, taking in seams, repairing zips, adjusting waistbands, custom tailoring, styling consultations. For each service, describe what is included and what the process is - for example, whether you charge per alteration or offer a flat rate for multiple changes to one garment. Customers in Slovenia often want to know the turnaround time, so mention if you can do urgent work.

Add your contact information and location. State the town or region where you work. If you work from home, a studio, or a shop, be clear about where clients meet you. Websta lets you set your service area - for example, you may work only in Ljubljana or across multiple towns. Set your own hours so people know when to contact you.

Enable contact forms and booking. Websta lets customers send you a message or ask for a quote. You can also set up online booking if you offer slots for consultations or fittings. Many tailors and stylists in Slovenia use booking for initial consultations and quote requests for custom work, since each job is different.

Photos and images you need

Start with a professional photo of yourself. This does not need to be expensive - a clear, well-lit headshot on a neutral background works. Customers are hiring you, so they want to see who they are working with.

Before-and-after photos of your work are your strongest marketing tool. If you have done alterations, repairs, or custom pieces, take photos of the finished work. Close-up shots of seams, hems and details show your craftsmanship. If you have past clients who are happy to have their work shown, ask permission first.

Photos of your workspace help build trust. A photo of your sewing machine, fitting room, or studio shows you are a real business. You do not need professional photography - good natural light and a phone camera are enough.

How customers search for tailors and stylists in Slovenia

People in Slovenia look for tailors and stylists by service, location and reputation. On Websta, customers can search by what they need - hemming, alterations, repairs, custom tailoring or styling - and by town. The marketplace shows providers nearby or in the towns they choose.

Many customers start by asking in local Facebook groups or by word of mouth, but an increasing number search online. A Websta profile makes you visible to people who are actively looking for your service in your area. Customers often search for urgent work - a broken zip before an event, trousers that need hemming quickly - so being easy to find and contact matters.

Working as an independent tailor or stylist in Slovenia

Before you set up your Websta profile or take on clients, check your legal status. If you are registered as a sole trader (samostojni podjetnik) or self-employed person (s.p.) with the Slovenian tax authority, you can accept payments through Websta. Websta uses Stripe to handle card payments, which are paid out to your own bank account. You set your own prices.

If you are not yet registered, contact the local tax office (Finančna uprava) or the Chamber of Craft and Small Business (Obrtna zbornica) to find out what registration you need. The requirements depend on whether you work from home, rent a space, or work as part of another business. Some towns or municipalities may have local rules about home-based work, so check with your local authority.

Keep records of your income and expenses for tax purposes. Most independent providers in Slovenia are required to report their earnings to the tax office. A simple bookkeeping system - a record of jobs done and payments received - is enough to start.

Insurance is another point to check. Some tailors and stylists carry liability insurance in case a customer is unhappy with work or an accident happens in the workspace. Ask your insurance provider whether you need a specific policy for working with clients.

Languages to use on your profile

Write your profile in Slovenian. This is where most of your customers are. If you work with tourists or expat clients, you can add English descriptions of your services, but Slovenian should be your main language. Keep descriptions simple and direct - customers want to know what you do and how to reach you, not long marketing text.

What to write in the first hour

Start with the essentials: your name, the town where you work, and a one-sentence description of what you do. Example: 'Custom tailoring and alterations for women's and men's clothing in Maribor.' This takes five minutes and gets your profile live.

Next, list three to five main services you offer. Use simple language: hemming, taking in seams, zip repairs, custom tailoring. Write one or two lines for each explaining what it is. Do not worry about being complete - you can add more services later.

Add your location and hours. State your town and whether you work from home, a studio or a shop. Set basic opening hours so people know when to contact you.

Upload one good photo of yourself and one photo of your work if you have one. Even one before-and-after image shows customers what you can do. A photo of your workspace is helpful but not essential to start.

Write a contact message encouraging people to reach out. Example: 'Get in touch to discuss your project or book a fitting.' This invites customers to use the contact form.

Once your profile is live, you can build it out over time by adding more photos, services and details about your process.

Getting paid and managing your business

Websta uses Stripe to process card payments. When a customer pays through your profile or books a service, the payment goes to your own bank account. You keep the full amount - there is no cut taken from payments on Websta. You set all your prices yourself.

Keep track of jobs as they come in. A simple spreadsheet or notebook with the customer's name, what they need, the price and the date is enough. This helps you manage deadlines and keep records for tax purposes.