November 7, 2012
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Candice Everest, owner of Panache Nail Studio in Stanwood, Wash., offers these four steps to determine how much to charge for a given service.
Keywords: raising prices service pricing
November 5, 2012
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Bookappo is an easy-to-use online appointment scheduling and business management software centered around a highly customizable calendar.
Keywords: appointment tracking online booking salon software technology
November 5, 2012
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Michelle Phoenix, owner of Wet Paint Nail Spa in Cambridge, Mass., sent out the following announcement to her clients: “While we all enjoy a little quality ‘me-time,’ sometimes our kids need to join us in our daily rounds. To alleviate the fear of interrupting the relaxation of your fellow spa-goers, we are introducing Mothers’ Hours. Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while open to anyone, are times that your munchkins are welcome to join you at your nail appointment.”
Keywords: children in the salon
November 5, 2012
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Have you ever dreamed of leaving the industry to get a “real job”? Techs who have tried it share their stories of how they came to realize their first love is their true love. They also share the challenges they encountered when they returned after an absence.
Keywords: business advice nail technician
November 2, 2012
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You’ve all heard the expression, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well we asked techs to tell us about a time they did this. Six techs talk about how they were faced with a negative situation and managed to turn things into a positive.
October 31, 2012
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Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the majority of the Affordable Care Act, nail salon owners need to know how health reform may impact their business. Are they required to provide health insurance to employees? Will they face penalties if they don’t?
Keywords: insurance medical insurance
October 31, 2012
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In February, established salon Cali Spa moved into a two-story location in thriving northern Fort Wayne, Ind. The affordably priced salon not only hired additional nail techs, but also brought hairstylists, massage therapists, and estheticians onto their team, with the hopes of expanding into a one-stop beauty shop.
Keywords: salon profiles
September 22, 2012
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Is it really possible to have your ideal client sitting in your chair consistently? The answer is a resounding yes. You can choose your own clients, while turning your existing clients into your ideal.
Keywords: building your clientele client relationships
September 22, 2012
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Do you ever know which way you’re supposed to go, but keep hoping to find an alternate — and easier — route? Learn how to stay on course from techs who have been down this road before.
Keywords: continuing education raising prices social media staff management time management
September 21, 2012
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It’s not just the spa-like atmosphere at Long Island’s Nail & Skin Institute that makes the school unique. Its financial aid program allows students to receive Title IV funding through the U.S. Department of Education.
Keywords: cosmetology schools paying for school
September 21, 2012
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“The five rules that I live by whether it be a day of business or a day of pleasure seem to work best when combined with a life based on human integrity,” says Lance Lehne, owner of Lucca Nail Spa in Ocean Shores, Wash., and author of The Nail Tech’s Survival Guide: The 10 Step Handbook to Becoming a Million Dollar Nail Technician.
Keywords: books
September 21, 2012
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Now in its fifth year, the Nail Tech Event of the Smokies has dropped the word “networking” from its title and turned into a full-fledged tradeshow. Taking place this year at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on Sunday, June 24, the event hosted 27 nail companies, more than 50 educators, several company owners, and 200 nail tech attendees.
Keywords: networking event tradeshows
September 18, 2012
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“Commission encourages an ‘I/me’ culture. Team-based pay encourages a ‘we/us/the team/the customer/the company’ culture,” says Neil Ducoff, founder and CEO of Strategies.
Keywords: commissions compensation systems
September 11, 2012
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All too often, cosmetology schools in the U.S. aren’t putting their best foot forward when it comes to educating future nail technicians. For nail schools to get all As when it comes to training students for the real salon world, we need more dedicated nail instructors, increased hours, and a commitment to more than just the state board exam.
Keywords: Backscratchers CND cosmetology schools education Empire Education Group
September 4, 2012
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Modern Salon's September 2012 issue discusses why the nail business, which has grown significantly since last year, is a smart one for hair salons to be in.
Keywords: business building consumer press Dashing Diva gel-polish hair care
