April 29, 2016
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Whether your mistakes are large or small, you can and should move beyond them, says salon owner and instructor Jeri Mallow.
April 22, 2016
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As signs announcing the emergence of combination nail and blow dry bars start to freckle the coasts in trend-setting localities like New York, California, and Florida, nail salon owners have to wonder if this is a passing fad or if they should be paying closer attention.
Keywords: adding new services hair care trends
April 6, 2016
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The Nail Tech Manager iPad app allows techs to manage all of their clients, bookings, services, and inventory information in one place.
Keywords: client scheduling online booking smartphone apps
April 6, 2016
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A monthly review of your client retention numbers is important because every client has the potential to provide income.
Keywords: client retention
March 28, 2016
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Since we all know that time is money, planning your day wisely can not only keep your clients happy, but also keep your business running smoothly. By organizing your time, you ensure that you will never fall too far behind in terms of both clients and profits.
Keywords: organization time management
March 21, 2016
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Growing your business typically means an increase: in space, in product, or in staff. But some techs have learned a narrow focus sometimes brings the greatest success. We asked five nail techs to tell about their “small solutions” in their own words.
Keywords: booth rental stress
March 17, 2016
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This month we asked nail techs: What are your best tips for recycling and “greening” your salon?
Keywords: crowdsourcing eco-conscious salons eco-friendly green business
March 2, 2016
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Labor investigators visit 395 salons, investigate 230 of them, and issue violations to all but 12. Violations range from paying workers nothing to underpayment and failure to keep payroll records.
Keywords: New York nail techs New York Times article on nail salons
February 23, 2016
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This month we asked nail techs: Have you ever thought of changing careers?
Keywords: alternative careers crowdsourcing
February 22, 2016
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Hearts & Stars Salon offers a referral bonus to any client who successfully refers a nail tech, stylist, or other beauty therapist.
Keywords: finding/retaining staff recruiting
January 21, 2016
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Two brave nail techs visited each other's salond and walked through one another's work day to find out what it's like to mind someone else's business.
Keywords: Business salon management
January 19, 2016
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The nail profession has lots of time-tested products and techniques too good to toss aside. But are there times you should be modernizing yourself, and aren't? Take this quiz to see if you're roaming in the Mesozoic Era.
Keywords: learning new techniques
January 14, 2016
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Is your online reputation hurting your business? If you haven’t been managing your cyber-presence, try these three steps for making it squeaky clean.
Keywords: Business business management nail techs online
January 13, 2016
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Melissa Myers is the owner of Yes, M.A.M., a combination nail salon and gift shop that features her handmade creations.
Keywords: retailing
January 6, 2016
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Maisie Dunbar's new book, Faith, Fun & Finance, is part biography, part scrapbook, and part business guide.
Keywords: books celebrity nail techs Maisie Dunbar
