November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A franchise is an agreement between a firm and another party in which the firm provides the other party with the right to use the firm’s name and to sell or rent its products for either a percentage of revenue or other type of fee; selling franchise rights is a method of expanding a business quickly with a minimum of capital.
Keywords: business business tools franchise opening a new salon staff management
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A sales flyer (usually bimonthly) put out by distributors with specials and discounts being offered to salon professionals.
Keywords: business business tools deal sheet
April 16, 2012
| Article
A cloud-based business management and marketing software for spas and salons, SpaBooker offers a web-based appointment book, which means you can access it from anywhere at any time.
Keywords: appointment tracking business tools online booking salon software
February 22, 2012
| Article
In the book, Lies Salon Owners Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free, Lok, a salon owner, and Richoux, a marketing coach, set out to debunk the seven lies they claim are holding salon owners back.
Keywords: books business tools
January 24, 2012
| Article
Retail Analysis & Coaching Tools for the Salon and Spa from Milady is a key tool to help you take your current retail sales and put them on the fast-track to becoming a larger share of your business.
Keywords: business tools retailing
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 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
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
May 19, 2011
| Article
For booth renters and salon owners, keeping track of income and expenses is not the most exciting task, but it’s a necessary one. Keeping your business records in order will not only keep Uncle Sam smiling, it will enable you to understand your financial footing.
Keywords: booth rental business tools income money taxes
March 20, 2011
| News
With Action Bag Company’s Custom Stationery line, nail techs can create their own sophisticated, professional-looking marketing materials.
Keywords: business cards business tools marketing/promotions
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
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Get the down low for how to cater to four common client types — the glamour girl, control freak, escapist, and eco-conscious client — with nail styles, colors, services, and more that are fine-tuned to the needs of each.
Keywords: business tools competitive customer service nails and fashion
November 17, 2010
| Article
Being your own boss is a rewarding choice, but it takes commitment and perseverance. Seasoned techs offer tips to help you succeed.
Keywords: adding new services advertising/promotions booth rental business business tools
November 17, 2010
| Article
A new business development e-book titled Building Your Clientele in 6-9 Months: A 360° Guide to Generating Income is available on the NSI website to help nail technicians across the globe.
Keywords: business business tools keeping your business competitive marketing/promotions NSI
