September 23, 2011
| News
Virtually doubling in size from the previous year, the fourth annual Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies, held on June 26-27 at the River Terrace Resort in Gatlinburg, Tenn., saw 150 attendees enjoy the 23 nail booths and 50+ educators who demonstrated cutting edge techniques, with many debuting new nail products.
Keywords: networking
September 16, 2011
| News
Salon Iris salon software is partnering directly with Dell to offer customized hardware and computer packages.
Keywords: Salon Iris Software salon software
September 14, 2011
| News
Industry trainer Steve Gomez is hosting a series of complimentary Milady webinars designed for salon and spa professionals.
Keywords: educational materials Milady staff management
September 14, 2011
| Article
Don’t forget the fundamentals of making a good first impression on new clients.
Keywords: client retention customer service
August 29, 2011
| Article
What would it look like if all magazines were nail magazines? We re-imagined 11 popular consumer magazines — from Modern Bride to Natural Health to Smart Money — to predict what they might look geared toward the nail world.
August 24, 2011
| Article
Nailsuperstore.com is now a go-to destination for your full range of business needs: supplies, business solutions, and training tips. The navigation at the site has been restructured with natural flow from the perspective of the nail tech, delivering a streamlined, user-friendly experience.
Keywords: The Nail Superstore websites
August 22, 2011
| Article
Leprechaun Spa and Salon Software helps manage all areas of your business from customer data, to personnel, to inventory, to checkout.
Keywords: business tools client scheduling salon software
August 22, 2011
| Product
SalonPOS has a user-friendly interface and easy accessibility features that allow users to manage clients, employees, and schedules anytime, anywhere.
August 19, 2011
| Article
Team building is essential for a salon’s success and not as difficult as you think. Daily communication creates clear objectives and promotes participation by all.
Keywords: business tools employee issues team-building
August 19, 2011
| Article
You might recognize the name Alisha Rimando from her many years on the competition circuit and as a much-sought-after international educator. Well now she’s married and working at Red Door Spas as the national training director of nail services. And she’s looking for more than a few good techs to join her.
Keywords: hiring nail technicians salon profiles
August 17, 2011
| Article
Blocks up from the sand on a quiet stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, Calif., first-time salon owner Nancy Som opened Dipped Nails seven months ago with a desire to achieve, a strong work ethic, and an ace up her sleeve.
Keywords: business On the Road salon profiles Vietnamese salon industry
August 5, 2011
| Article
According to one successful businesswoman, there are 12 natural talents that all women possess. These skills — that men covet — help women lead and succeed in the workplace.
Keywords: business communicating with customers
August 3, 2011
| News
The new Salon Iris Android app allows you to remotely access many features of your Salon Iris software, such as viewing or editing existing appointments, adding new appointments, viewing service information, or running totals reports.
Keywords: Salon Iris Software
July 26, 2011
| Article
Salt Lake City-based salon Nailed blends the best aspects of an express nail salon and a high-end spa to offer clients a hybrid that delivers premium services on the double.
Keywords: salon profiles
July 19, 2011
| Article
You’ve paid your dues, you’ve built your clientele, and your book is so packed with standing appointments it’s hard to take new clients. So how do you promote your business when you’re filled to capacity?
Keywords: building your clientele business building business tools client retention clients