August 1, 2012
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After overcoming recent economic challenges, Unity Nails and Skin Care moved into a bigger and better space with an improved menu this April. Salon owner Jeany Perez scheduled a grand reopening to celebrate its success.
Keywords: economy salon profiles
November 22, 2010
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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
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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
August 1, 2010
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I always love getting out of the office and seeing what’s going on firsthand. And after the year we had last year, it’s refreshing to see the shape of things turning around.
Keywords: Action Bag BeautyTech.com China Glaze CND Dashing Diva
March 1, 2010
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Part art, part science, pricing your services is one of the most important and delicate tasks you’ll undertake in the salon. And no two salon owners approach it quite the same. We asked readers: How do you decide how much to charge for a particular service?
Keywords: add-on services business economy keeping your business competitive money
January 1, 2010
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Mobile nail tech Sherry Baro wasn’t sure how the economy would affect her target market — seniors and adults with disabilities. So two years ago she instituted several measures to keep supply costs low.
Keywords: economy foot soaks product costs recession service pricing
December 1, 2009
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I'm pretty excited to be almost done with the year 2009. It has been a rough year for magazines and the beauty business.
Keywords: economy Hannah Lee industry research networking New Year's
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
July 1, 2009
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In this economy it has become more common for a client to request that her artificial nails be removed due to the cost of upkeep. Jill Wright, owner of Jill Wright Spa for Nails, gives advice on how to put the client at ease.
Keywords: client relationships economy money removing acrylics
May 1, 2009
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Credit card processing fees eat into profit.
Keywords: economy money
March 1, 2009
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The news is reporting layoffs, bailouts, and an unstable world market. Clients are murmuring about tight budgets and personal cutbacks. With the air heavy with dread, nail techs should focus on their psyche and their systems.
Keywords: economy keeping your business competitive reader surveys sustainable business
March 1, 2009
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Nail salon techs need to be flexible and stay positive in order to survive in today's economic climate.
Keywords: economy keeping your business competitive On My Mind sustainable business
August 1, 2008
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Those feeling the pinch of these uncertain economic times may take issue with the old adage that the beauty industry is recession-proof. Being recession-proof, says Strategies’ Neil Ducoff, has nothing to do with the industry and everything to do with business planning. Here are his strategies to recession-proof your business.
Keywords: economy money recession salon finances
June 1, 2008
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With the country facing an economic slowdown of mass proportions, many in the industry are having to adjust the way they do business. But how much of our financial concerns can be blamed on the economy — and how much is simply the result of a change in the industry?
Keywords: business economy keeping your business competitive marketing/promotions recession
May 1, 2008
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Neil Ducoff, CEO of Strategies, gives a little economic advice.
Keywords: business building business tools economy keeping your business competitive service pricing
