October 1, 1998
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As a salon owner for more than 10 years, I have found myself in some uncomfortable situations—from confronting an employee with poor workmanship to taking a customer to small claims court to recover money form a bad check. But nothing unnerves me more than when a competitor walks through my salon door.
Keywords: keeping your business competitive
September 1, 1998
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We try to understand why some salons do not comply with even simple board rules, whether the inspection process and fines keep salons honest, and whether salons and consumers have any recourse when they have a problem.
Keywords: consumer press salon inspections
August 1, 1998
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Do today's nail techs know what it takes to build a full book? If not, as a veteran you should lend a hand.
Keywords: building your clientele business building
July 1, 1998
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Fraud, deceit, confusion—call it what you want, but counterfeit and diverted products hurt the entire industry.
Keywords: counterfeit products diversion patents trademarks
July 1, 1998
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The term “discount salon” used to mean a salon whose service prices were less than 50% of the national average, but the term no longer has the same meaning.
Keywords: discount salons Vietnamese salon industry
June 1, 1998
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Losing is one of the few places in life where things are black and white. The difference, however lies in how each person chooses to deal with the experience.
Keywords: competing Just My Opinion Top 25 Competitors
June 1, 1998
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According to the government, there is an oversupply of cosmetologists for available work. Salon professionals tell a different story. Is the industry over-crowded, or has the government come up with some faulty statistics?
Keywords: finding a job job choices
May 1, 1998
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The nail industry is a great place for working mothers- if you’re organized, educated and know how to prioritize.
Keywords: CND Galaxy Nail Products Jim Nordstrom Kym Lee Linda Nordstrom
May 1, 1998
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There have been times when I haven’t been happy about running certain ads. But I think it’s important that readers understand the difference between paid advertising and editorial provided by the editors of NAILS.
Keywords: As I See It truth in advertising
April 1, 1998
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Apprentice programs give new nail technicians what formal school training leaves out in many states: hands-on experience. Whether replacing or augmenting classroom instruction, apprentice programs could be the answer to today’s educational shortcomings.
April 1, 1998
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It’s hard to believe that anyone could deprive you of the right to use your own name or hard-earned reputation for product endorsements. But it can happen unless you know how to protect yourself.
Keywords: legal issues salon names
April 1, 1998
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This month I ask you to take the time to cultivate the interest that client is showing in your chosen profession. Our industry needs qualified, enthusiastic, skilled nail technicians and you can be the link that helps them succeed.
Keywords: continuing education Cosmetology Advancement Foundation mentoring
March 1, 1998
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While reflexology continues to grow as an add-on service, very few states even recognize its existence.
Keywords: licensing reflexology
March 1, 1998
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Creative Nail Design's Dr. Stuart Nordstrom was honored for his extraordinary contribution to the field of cosmetology
Keywords: Dr. Stuart Nordstrom Jan Arnold Jim Nordstrom Revlon
