April 8, 2011
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Owners give their statements about the benefits of Regal Nails Franchises.
Keywords: business Charlie Ton Regal Nails
March 20, 2011
| Article
As the April filing date nears, it’s time to double-check deductions and start planning for next year. Whether you are a one-station booth renter or a salon with multiple locations, you will want to make the most of every advantage the tax laws allow.
Keywords: business money taxes
March 17, 2011
| Article
Plug a little plastic cube into the audio jack of your phone and you can use it to accept credit cards. Square (www.squareup.com) is a smartphone app that enables anyone to accept payment cards.
Keywords: business business tools money smartphone apps smartphones
March 15, 2011
| Article
For some nail techs, the dedication in their nail services is fueled by the dream of one day opening a salon of their own. But it can take more than just perseverance and savings to get started. Procuring financing in today’s economy can test the wits of even the most business- savvy techs.
Keywords: booth rental business building business tools finance opening your own salon
February 28, 2011
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When an increase in service pricing is based upon pre-designated standards, techs can make the move with confidence instead of concern — regardless of the economy.
Keywords: give yourself a raise income service pricing
January 25, 2011
| Article
A provider of web-based bookkeeping and accounting services, Bookkeeping Infusion has designed a system for salons and spas that is scalable to meet the needs of any size business.
January 13, 2011
| Article
A financial advisor teaches you how to make the most of your hard-earned dollars. Her three-step plan requires you to commit to saving, make it a habit, and allocate wisely.
Keywords: career handbook finance money newbie retirement
January 1, 2011
| Article
How much would it be worth to you to have clients pay up to two months in advance? Kim Hanzlik, owner of Nails, Hands, Feet and Toes in Winnemucca, Nev., offers clients the option of paying in advance and discounts their service by $5 as an incentive.
Keywords: money service pricing
December 1, 2010
| Article
You can put more money in your pocket by doing effective tax planning. Before the year ends, take some time to consider the steps you can take to reduce your tax bill.
Keywords: taxes
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
NAILS collected estimates from 11 professional nail companies of typical usage for common-sized containers.
Keywords: product costs
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Every day there are opportunities to save, and it’s really easy to do once you identify where the waste is happening. From buying bulk sizes to shopping for furniture at a swap meet, these little things can make a difference in your budget.
Keywords: economy money
November 1, 2010
| Article
A sign that lifts my spirits is that as I write this, the September issues of all of the consumer fashion magazines just came out and they are bigger than I’ve seen them in the last few years.
Keywords: business building consumer advertising economy Hannah Lee recession
October 1, 2010
| Article
We know we should be saving for retirement — or taxes, or that vacation — but often we can’t seem to find a way. A free service called Auto-Save from Integrity Payment Systems automatically deducts a pre-determined amount each time a client pays with a credit card and deposits the amounts into an interest-bearing, no-minimum savings account.
Keywords: business finance keeping your business competitive money taxes
October 1, 2010
| Article
“Why give away your time for free when you can be charging for it?” asks Elaine Watson, Star Nails’ global education director and vice president of marketing and sales.
Keywords: business finance money service pricing soak-off gels
September 1, 2010
| Article
Salon professionals who have been affected by the recent flooding in Tennessee or tornados in Mississippi can apply for assistance from the PBA | NCA Disaster Relief Fund by filling out the Application for Aid available at www.ncacares.org in the Resources section.
Keywords: charity
