Trust Me, I’ve Done This Before
Maggie wonders why it is that clients still don’t know how to sit and extend their hands properly.
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Quality Canvas
Maggie says great nail art doesn’t make up for sloppy nails underneath.
Finding Time
Maggie is discovering it takes time to train a new employee.
Poser? Has-been? Or Venerable Sage?
Maggie is dubious of advice from certain “experts.”
Last-Minute Notice
Maggie’s not so keen on strict last-minute cancellation policies.
VIP Status
Maggie got an e-mail about a tradeshow at an undisclosed location.
Asking Too Much
Freelance educating is great, but how can you reasonably require your students to not share what they learn from you?
So I Chose to Hire …
After nearly 22 years of working in the salon industry, I have had plenty of opportunity to draw my own conclusions about the prevalence of booth rent.
If It Ain’t Broke...
Henchman Kristen was supposed to officially start yesterday — April 1. But last-minute set-up needs, and a flurry of paperwork and worker classification and compensation research has me in a panic.
Musical Appointments
I hate changing people around. From the git-go, I have always been likely to keep your appointment where you put it originally.
What Other People [Think They] Know
Yes, I am coming to understand the reasons small business owners avoid hiring employees. On the other hand, I’m also finding that it’s neither as expensive nor as intimidating as some business owners would lead you to believe.
The Computer History Doesn’t Lie
Maggie stood up a client — sort of.
A Good Day
Maggie posted some pretty pics on this pretty (almost) spring day.
Spring Fever
It happens every year around this time — it’s still light outside when most people are getting out of work. It’s not raining. It’s not cold, but it’s not hot yet. Everything is green. People get spring fever.
Minions — I Need More Minions!
Like many career nail techs who are already halfway (or more) through their career, I have experienced my share of work scenarios: booth renter, employee, nails-only salon, full-service salon, big salon, little salon, etc., and have
Tired Again
It recently occurred to me — more like fell on my head like a piano in a cartoon — that I might not be able to work forever. The last few months have been busy, and
They’re All on Drugs
Something that has changed during the time I’ve been doing nails is the proliferation of antidepressants available and the number of people they’re being prescribed to.I’ve put some effort into understanding selective serotonin reuptake