March 13, 2013
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As much as she loves doing nails, Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz, owner of Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi in Portland, Ore., draws the line at doing things that eat into the profits she’s entitled to.
Keywords: service pricing
November 7, 2012
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Candice Everest, owner of Panache Nail Studio in Stanwood, Wash., offers these four steps to determine how much to charge for a given service.
Keywords: raising prices service pricing
July 20, 2011
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Total beauty in under an hour is a team effort at Style Bar Beverly Hills. For less than $100 ($99 to be exact), clients receive a hair blowout and style, a professional makeup application, and a perfect manicure and pedicure.
Keywords: full-service salons service pricing
February 28, 2011
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When an increase in service pricing is based upon pre-designated standards, techs can make the move with confidence instead of concern — regardless of the economy.
Keywords: give yourself a raise income service pricing
January 1, 2011
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How much would it be worth to you to have clients pay up to two months in advance? Kim Hanzlik, owner of Nails, Hands, Feet and Toes in Winnemucca, Nev., offers clients the option of paying in advance and discounts their service by $5 as an incentive.
Keywords: money service pricing
October 1, 2010
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“Why give away your time for free when you can be charging for it?” asks Elaine Watson, Star Nails’ global education director and vice president of marketing and sales.
Keywords: business finance money service pricing soak-off gels
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
February 1, 2010
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Train your staff — and yourself — to answer this sensitive question so you’re able to respond quickly and confidently to clients’ concerns.
Keywords: discount salons keeping your business competitive service pricing
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
September 1, 2009
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The manicurist-aka Rebecca Seals has returned! Sit back for a chuckle while she reprimands clients who use and abuse their techs.
Keywords: Ask the Manicurist client complaints customer service humor service pricing
May 1, 2009
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Simple things like UV top coat, extended massages, and nail art, can be offered as extras to standard manicures and pedicures for a small charge, and the small increase in revenue can really add up over time.
Keywords: add-on services money service pricing
December 1, 2008
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Income cooling off with the weather? Add a touch of heat to bring clients back in from the cold.
Keywords: customer service reflexology seasonal services service pricing winter pedicures
December 1, 2008
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As the chill of winter settles in, clients begin to look for ways to take quick retreats from the cold. By adding a heating element to your service, you can set yourself apart from other salons as a winter indulgence, and maybe even warm your clients up into paying a little extra.
Keywords: pedicures seasonal products seasonal promotions service pricing winter promotions
October 1, 2008
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When choosing professional products to use in your services, the product cost for each service should amount to approximately 7% of the service price.
Keywords: service pricing sustainable business
September 1, 2008
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You first met The Manicurist — aka Rebecca Seals — in our April issue and judging by your response, you enjoyed her “pull no punches” attitude. Here’s her take on free repairs, last-minute changes, long-winded excuses, and other headaches of daily salon life.
Keywords: client issues client relationships humor nail repairs service pricing
