November 23, 2009
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Are you are a busy nail technician or salon owner in desperate need of making more money? Do you feel that you are really close to grabbing the “brass ring” only to find yourself unable to reach it yet again? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions then take a moment, kick your feet up and read about the 80/20 Rule and how you can immediately apply it to work LESS and make MORE.
Keywords: 2010 Project business building recession
October 6, 2009
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Ultimate Beauty Companies, a Southern Calif.-based beauty distributorship, wants to make a difference in the world — and within the beauty industry — by “paying it forward.” So UBC recently created the Pay It Forward contest to encourage beauty professionals to nominate an industry friend in need, and the chosen finalist will receive $5,000 cash.
October 1, 2009
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Reneé Borowy of VIP Salon & Spa says renegotiating has been key to keeping costs under control.
Keywords: economy money recession Renee Borowy
September 1, 2009
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Shari Finger, owner of Finger’s Nail Studio, suggests cutting payroll hours, inventory, supplies, and insurance costs to make a dollar go farther.
Keywords: money salon finances Shari Finger staff management
August 1, 2009
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Jennifer Perdue, owner of Details Nail Salon, offers tips on saving including having a "favorite recipe" party instead of taking the staff to a big, noisy restaurant.
Keywords: money salon finances
August 1, 2009
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There is pretty much no such thing as an independent contractor in the beauty industry.
Keywords: booth rental business commissions independent contractors Ken Cassidy
August 1, 2009
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Fill empty slots in your next day's schedule by using broadcast e-mail or a telephone call-in line.
Keywords: client scheduling time management web marketing
August 1, 2009
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Nail salons are one of the more resilient businesses in stagnating economies, but the current downturn has reached everyone to some extent. Many salons are still thriving despite the slowdown — so what’s their secret? Seven techs share their experiences on how they’re beating the odds to stay afloat.
Keywords: business building keeping your business competitive marketing/promotions recession
August 1, 2009
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You’re a fearless entrepreneur with the skills to provide clients with excellent customer service. But if you haven’t hired a coach, you could be making a costly mistake.
Keywords: business tools consultants professional consultants
July 31, 2009
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Earlier this year, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama. It has the potential to have a significant impact on small businesses (like salons) by providing tax incentives and financing opportunities that will help small business owners create jobs. The idea is to make it easier for small businesses to get loans.
Keywords: 2010 Project finance
July 1, 2009
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If you had all the money in the world, would you quit your job?
Keywords: charity nail tech assistants On My Mind preventing burnout
July 1, 2009
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In tough times, little things count, and small efforts to save a bit of money here and there can add up over time. 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: finance money
July 1, 2009
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With the combination of cuticle nippers, chemicals, and customers, there is always the risk of an accident — and a lawsuit. The best defense is to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
Keywords: customer service insurance salon safety
June 1, 2009
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When was the last time you took a good look at your numbers? Take this quiz designed to shed some light on the numbers that underlie your bottom line and why you should care about them.
Keywords: building your clientele finding/retaining staff retailing salon finances
June 1, 2009
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From client bookings to reports on product usage, find out what's going on inside the latest silicon chips for salons.
Keywords: client scheduling computer systems organization salon finances time saving devices
