New salon owners blog about the unique trials and tribulations of getting their brand new nail salons running, including passing building inspections, building a clientele, and developing services.
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, my body has been semi-overwhelmed. But nonetheless I think I have found my potential location, my baby. I'm hoping and praying that all goes well on the final
Oh my word it’s December. I can hardly believe it. As much as I am already looking forward to the New Year (work wise) I am not ready to move on. I feel as if there
I might have actually found a location. I think I’m in shock, and if I were honest, I’d admit that I’m a teeny bit nervous. (That’s code for “freaking out”). I was so “mildly” nervous that
With the launch date getting closer, my advertising wheels are in full motion. The poor little hamster in my head has not had a 10 minute break in months. I have been trying to come up
I've continued to buy furniture, in spite of the delay of the space. You will be amazed at my purchases. The majority of the shopping inspiration was provided by IKEA! Four nail tables totaled $197 (the
Another unplanned fee just popped up over the weekend…zoning! I’m starting to feel like I’m being Punk’d. After realizing that the space I was in love with might not work out, my broker and I set
As the end of the calendar year approaches, I have my eye on my goals for this year and am already looking ahead to 2012. As of the end of October, I am ahead of my
It’s November (OMG!), and I just realized I only did one blog post last month. I'd like to extend my deepest apologies to you all. Last month was busy and over before I realized it. So
October was very trying for me. Headaches and sleepless nights. The inspector came out to look at the property we chose...and it failed inspection. The owner was not willing to bring it up to code. (Yes,
For some reason I’ve been up since four this morning....Too many things to do and I’m excited to get going on them I guess! As part of my morning routine, I checked in at the BeautyTech
