November 1, 2003
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How a salon chooses to pay its staff can make all the difference in employee retention, quality of service, profitability, and your ability to compete. After payroll, salon owners are often left only with their own tip money and revenue from services they've performed. Should you abandon the traditional commission structure for a pay system that rewards behaviors that are key to the salon's overall success?
Keywords: business keeping your business competitive money service pricing staff management
December 1, 2002
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By understanding and committing to the principles of good management, your business can succeed and even flourish. Are you doing all you can do when it comes to smart scheduling, customer relations, employee management, and analyzing the numbers behind your business decisions?
Keywords: business tools computer systems consultants finance keeping your business competitive
August 1, 2001
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Consumers are more than willing to pay $65 for a pedicure. But if you're like the average salon, you're charging $30-$35.
Keywords: Larry Gaynor Nailco service pricing
October 1, 2000
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Is multi-level pricing a solution for keeping the best nail technicians satisfied and motivated in their jobs? Some salons say yes, indeed.
Keywords: customer service employee issues finding/retaining staff service pricing
September 1, 1997
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It's a distressing fact that for the last few years there has been relatively little movement in salon service prices.
Keywords: As I See It service pricing
June 1, 1995
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Keywords: service pricing tiered pricing
October 1, 1994
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Start by raising prices, then follow by reducing expenses, continuing your education, and managing your time. Then watch your income grow.
Keywords: budgeting continuing education cost cutting nail tech assistants no-shows
June 1, 1994
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There’s good news and bad news in this year’s income study: nail technicians’ average weekly income from services dropped by $15, but retail commissions and employment benefits are on the rise.
Keywords: booth rental employee issues income salary survey service pricing
June 1, 1994
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On one hand, we are excited to finally have these detailed industry statistics, which include the employment benefits nail technicians receive, how much they spend on supplies, and what they earn in tips, among many other factors. On the other hand, it was discouraging to see that the average weekly income of professional nail technicians has dropped.
Keywords: As I See It income service pricing
February 1, 1994
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Nail technicians may lament the proliferation of discount salons, but low-cost nail services have broadened the nail care market and forced the industry to improve its image and raise its standards.
Keywords: discount salons service pricing
December 1, 1991
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All you have to sell are your time and your service. Have the confidence to raise your prices, back them with education, and know you’re worth it.
Keywords: service pricing
June 1, 1991
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Most reasonable people expect prices to rise every year or so, so don't be afraid to raise your prices regularly.
Keywords: service pricing
April 1, 1991
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Can there really be an $82 difference in basic salon services?
Keywords: discount salons service pricing
January 1, 1991
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Today's gel systems combine flexibility, strength, and plenty of profit potential
Keywords: chemical safety colored gels Dubunne European Touch Four Nails of Minnesota
