February 21, 2013
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“I wasn’t happy in the salon I worked in so every day I put $20 away and my step-sister Andrea Conde — a cosmetologist — also started to put $20 a day away,” says Christina Litster. “
Keywords: opening a new salon opening your own salon salon finances
December 20, 2012
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At Posh’aah Nail Spa, guests are treated to pampering mani-pedis in a comfy-chic atmosphere. The owner — who quit her successful career as a mixed-use property manager in 2012 to embark on her lifelong dream of opening a nail salon — shares the story of making her dream a reality.
Keywords: opening a new salon opening your own salon salon ownership salon profiles
March 15, 2011
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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 1, 2009
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Current and former salon owners share their personal insights on the things they would go back and change, if only they could.
Keywords: business commissions hiring nail technicians manufacturers educators opening a new salon
February 1, 2009
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If you think salon ownership is easy, take this quiz before you make the leap.
Keywords: opening a new salon opening your own salon owner issues reader surveys sustainable business
November 1, 2007
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Home-based salons offer techs flexibility, tax relief, and independence. We asked new and seasoned techs who took the plunge how they handled issues that are particular to home-based salons.
Keywords: building your clientele business building home salons opening your own salon
August 1, 2004
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Faced with the prohibitive costs of starting a business mixed with a desire for independence, some nail techs are turning to salon suites. These so-called “beauty malls” offer upwardly mobile techs a stepping stone between employee and salon owner.
Keywords: alternative careers marketing/promotions opening a new salon opening your own salon
May 1, 2004
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Creating a salon training manual may be just what you need to reorganize your business and elevate your team to a new level of professionalism. Although creating and implementing a service manual takes time and energy, the end results are well worth the effort.
Keywords: customer service opening a new salon opening your own salon salon manual staff management
April 1, 2004
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Twinsburg, Ohio-based Natural Beauty Salon was established November 9, 2001. As we enter our third year of business, I celebrate, reflect, and never stop moving forward.
Keywords: finding/retaining staff marketing/promotions opening a new salon opening your own salon salon profiles
April 1, 2002
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Borrow a page from real estate marketers to increase your business’s exposure and capture the interest of many new “buyers” by holding an open house.
Keywords: customer service open house opening a new salon opening your own salon salon parties
December 1, 1995
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Being a nail pioneer in Nigeria isn’t easy. But Adetokunbo Awogboro is blazing trails right and left, with a little help from loyal clients, and a friendly customs officials or two.
Keywords: distribution international licensing nails-only salons Nigeria
September 1, 1993
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We can all learn from the mistakes of others, so read these words to the wise from salon owners who have made their share of mistakes along the way.
Keywords: advertising/promotions computer systems employee issues hiring nail technicians opening your own salon
