April 12, 2013
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DOT — Data. Organizing. Tracking. That’s the acronym behind the Dot Organizer created by nail tech Colleen VanDurme of Premiere Salon in Dansville, N.Y.
Keywords: nail tech inventions organization organizing supplies record-keeping
October 30, 2012
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Lina Dinh of Ly-nah’s Nail Designz in Beloit, Wis., turned her rolodex into a mini nail design album, which has increased her nail art sales.
Keywords: organization product displays
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Nail techs share how they keep their work spaces clutter-free and ready to go.
Keywords: organization organizing supplies salon decor/design
March 1, 2010
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When was the last time you cleaned out your desk or manicure table drawers, your storage room, your client fi les? I urge you all to do a little spring cleaning.
Keywords: Hannah Lee motivation On My Mind organization organizing supplies
July 1, 2009
| Product
Keep your nail station looking neat and tidy with the Nail Tidy organizer from PNI Worldwide.
Keywords: organization organizing supplies PNI Worldwide
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
June 1, 2009
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When it comes to liability issues, take the advice of an insurance professional: Both your actual sanitation practices and the appearance of cleanliness can reduce potential claims against you.
Keywords: business tools disinfection MRSA organization sanitation
May 1, 2009
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Sometimes we feel so much pressure to be more and do more for clients we overlook the elementary principles of customer service. But instead of fretting about what to do next, try going back to the basics.
Keywords: business tools career handbook customer service keeping your business competitive newbie
April 1, 2009
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Having problems getting that bottom drawer shut all the way? Do you have boxes, plastic bins, and show bags filled with unused goodies sitting in odd corners? Do you have a cupboard filled to overflowing with nail products and supplies? If so, it’s time to reorganize.
Keywords: business tools keeping your business competitive marketing/promotions organization promoting your services
April 1, 2009
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Part of the appeal of the old-fashioned candy counter was the brilliant display methods, says Julie Shepperly, director of education for Milady. “They put everything front and center, bold and beautiful."
Keywords: organization retail merchandising retailing salon decor/design
January 1, 2009
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“It’s amazing how something so small can totally change your work life,” says G Elizondo, a nail tech at D’Hair To Be Different in Las Vegas, who until recently did what everybody else does: She placed a colored dot on the lids of the jars housing her colored acrylic and glitter mixes.
Keywords: colored acrylics glitter organization
March 1, 2008
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Everyone wants to be the master of her own time, but with clients, friends, and family all pulling in different directions, how can we? This is a call to all nail professionals to snatch your appointment book from the hands of your well-meaning (but clueless) clients, and take control.
Keywords: business tools client scheduling organization service pricing
May 1, 2007
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Can’t find your client’s phone number or that note you made about the product system you used on her last? Are you in a panic when tax time approaches and your records are nowhere at hand? If your organizational skills are lacking, here are three software programs designed to help.
Keywords: organization web marketing
January 1, 2004
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In a commission-based salon or spa, technicians sometimes assume the owner is banking the other half of their commission. Opening the salon’s books will open employees’ eyes to the vital need to retail for the salon’s survival.
Keywords: finding/retaining staff organization retailing
January 1, 2001
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Do you ever wish the clock had more hours in it so you could get all of your work done? You’re not alone. Here, nail techs and industry professionals give the scoop on how they save a few extra minutes each day.
Keywords: holidays minimizing stress organization stress-free holidays time management
