April 18, 2013
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The polish exchange at Hey, Nice Nails! in Long Beach, Calif., is just what is sounds like — clients are free to drop off a polish they no longer care for and pick up one that sparks their fancy.
Keywords: customer service polish
April 12, 2013
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DOT — Data. Organizing. Tracking. That’s the acronym behind the Dot Organizer created by nail tech Colleen VanDurme of Premiere Salon in Dansville, N.Y.
Keywords: nail tech inventions organization organizing supplies record-keeping
March 18, 2013
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It’s almost time to pay the taxman. If you haven’t filed your returns, don’t fret. These tips can help ease the pain.
Keywords: accounting income taxes
March 18, 2013
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Marinello Schools of Beauty raised $91,315 for the Newtown Memorial Fund, which supports victims of the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Keywords: charity Marinello
March 15, 2013
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Be on the lookout for The Event Loyalty Card to be given away at all major 2013 trade shows and placed into online orders by participating nail companies.
Keywords: loyalty programs tradeshows
March 15, 2013
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Robanda International has acquired the Dissolve brand.
Keywords: cleanser Robanda International
March 13, 2013
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As much as she loves doing nails, Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz, owner of Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi in Portland, Ore., draws the line at doing things that eat into the profits she’s entitled to.
Keywords: service pricing
February 27, 2013
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Value shoppers, time-challenged clients, and green consumers are just some of the growing phenomena noted in the 2013 Trend Report released by The Spa Association (SPAA).
Keywords: spas The Spa Association trends
February 25, 2013
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The Milady Education Network features online courses, videos, articles, and everything else you need to build the career of your dreams.
Keywords: education Milady salon ownership
February 21, 2013
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For busy salon owners who can’t quite find the time to put together marketing materials each month, Lisa Marie Arnold, Inc. and Social Media Proxy have partnered to bring you Ready, Set, Go Campaigns.
February 21, 2013
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“I wasn’t happy in the salon I worked in so every day I put $20 away and my step-sister Andrea Conde — a cosmetologist — also started to put $20 a day away,” says Christina Litster. “
Keywords: opening a new salon opening your own salon salon finances
January 28, 2013
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We often hear stories from techs who credit their spouse for carrying the financial burden while they built their nail business. But what if that’s not an option?
Keywords: becoming a nail tech personal finance salon finances
January 1, 2013
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As a nail tech, salon owner, and consultant with Summit Salon Business Center, Jill Wilson often sees nail techs struggling with charging clients what they should for their time and services. She's ready to see nail techs take charge and charge what they're worth.
Keywords: coaching On My Mind reader written issue
December 28, 2012
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Not long ago, Clayton, N.C.-based nail tech Melodie Hand held a Bra Fit Clinic at her salon, Tickled Pink. It sold her on the service and inspired her to become a “Bra Lady” herself.
Keywords: adding new services
December 28, 2012
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What would happen to your profits if you did one more CND Shellac manicure per week?
Keywords: CND profitablity
