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.
Wow! I can’t believe my dream of owning both a salon and spa is coming to fruition. My name is Ramar Russell; I’m an aspiring cosmetologist and co-owner of True Envy Salon in Orlando, Fla., soon
Editor's Note: We weren't planning on adding another new blogger this soon, but once we heard about Ramar's salon situation we knew he'd provide a unique perspective that we could all learn from. He's a hair
The Business Plan is finally finished! After years of adding too much, crumpling the paper, and starting over, the Posh’aah Nail Spa Business Plan is ready. Yay! {Insert happy dance, here.} But now what?As I’ve pranced
Well, I finally got my nails redone but had to stay until almost 10 o'clock to accomplish it. I figured if I'm only going to do them every six weeks I'm going all out! October has
How do you feel about opening a nail spa in the winter?JayHi Jay,Excited, and for two reasons. If I remember correctly, Robbie mentioned in his Blueprint post that it helps to have a soft opening to
I don't officially have a space yet, but I did see an available space a few weeks ago that I think might be the one. I asked the broker to send me the floorplans and then
Delayed never means denied as long as you continue to press forward while you're delayed. My name is Chauna Brown, the proud owner of Bmore Polished Lash & Nail Bar. Even as a little girl, being
Delayed never means denied as long as you continue to press forward while you're delayed. My name is Chauna Brown, the proud owner of Bmore Polished Lash & Nail Bar. Even as a little girl, being
I’m a walking enigma. I fully acknowledge this. For the past decade, I’ve had a successful career in the shopping center industry. I’ve grown from a bright-eyed college intern into a seasoned retail/real estate professional adept
I’m a walking enigma. I fully acknowledge this. For the past decade, I’ve had a successful career in the shopping center industry. I’ve grown from a bright-eyed college intern into a seasoned retail/real estate professional adept
