November 20, 2012
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System established under state law that provides payments, without regard to fault, to employees injured in the course and scope of their employment.
Keywords: booth rental business employee issues staff management
November 19, 2012
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A self-employed worker, who is not subject to the same rules and regulations as an employee, and who has different rights or privileges than an employee; an independent contractor generally makes her own hours, pays her own taxes, and handles client payment directly (among other factors); the IRS determines whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.
Keywords: booth rental business employee issues staff management taxes
November 19, 2012
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An employee is a worker who is on payroll, for whom payroll taxes and insurances are paid (among other expenses), and who is subject to certain legal obligations and privileges (in contrast to a booth renter, who is technically a “tenant” of the salon owner).
Keywords: booth rental employee issues staff management
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A compensation structure favored in the salon industry; a commission is a percentage earned of all revenue from services brought into the salon by an individual (for example, if a nail technician is paid on a 50% commission basis and she tickets services for $200, her commission is $100).
Keywords: business employee issues money staff management
June 28, 2012
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Do you ever wish you were a fly on the wall so you could hear what your employees say? Here’s your chance to learn what they won’t tell you, but wish you knew.
Keywords: employee issues staff management
February 14, 2012
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Are tattoos more accepted in today’s workplace? As members of the beauty industry, do you think it’s more accepted than in corporate America? We asked nail techs what they thought about visible tattoos at work and most of you told us it should be no big deal, but there seems to still be some stereotyping that comes along with that skin ink.
Keywords: employee issues salon uniforms tattoos
November 18, 2011
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Congratulations, it’s your salon. So how do you lead your little slice of heaven? Take our quiz to see how you stack up when there is a wrinkle in the plan.
Keywords: employee issues quiz salon ownership staff management
November 16, 2011
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To celebrate Thanksgiving and get in the holiday spirit, NAILS asked nail techs on our Facebook page (www.faceboook.com/nailsmag): What, in your professional lives, are you thankful for? Your responses ranged from your boss to your clients to the flexibility and creativity that come with being a nail tech. We, at NAILS, are thankful for all of you who are dedicated to the industry.
Keywords: client relationships employee issues healthy working
August 19, 2011
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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
January 31, 2011
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Tamara Jercha offers the following tips to help improve employer/employee relations, increase productivity, and decrease employee turnover.
Keywords: employee issues staff management
April 1, 2008
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In the salon industry, workers most often operate in one of three ways: as employees, booth renters, or independent contractors. But for years many salons have incorrectly labeled their independent contractors and may have put themselves at risk of having the IRS reclassify their workers. Find out if you're doing things correctly or if you're just spinning the wheel and seeing where it lands.
Keywords: booth rental employee issues independent contractors staff management
August 1, 2006
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No one wants to believe they will fall victim to an accident or illness that prevents them from earning an income for a long period of time, but statistics show it will happen to three in 10 of us. Disability insurance protects your most valuable asset — your ability to earn an income and provide for yourself and your family.
Keywords: disability insurance employee issues insurance owner issues
February 1, 2006
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If you are paying your salon employees a commission of more than 50%, chances are you are losing money. Learn how to modify your commission structure to motivate employees and ensure a profitable business.
Keywords: commissions employee issues independent contractors salon finances
March 1, 2005
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If they were audited, a large percentage of the salon owners in the beauty industry today could not pass the tests determining their workers’ tax status imposed by the IRS or by their individual state, says our expert. As tax time approaches, know the facts. The financial fall-out from misclassifying your staff can be devastating.
Keywords: booth rental employee issues independent contractors IRS taxes
February 1, 2005
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Uncovering a candidate’s skills, strengths, and weaknesses during an interview is a tricky business. Figuring out if she is a good match for your salon is even harder. But by asking the right questions, you can get the critical information you need to hire smart.
Keywords: employee issues
