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.
NAILS gives a heartfelt thank you to Alica and Melodie for finishing up their 1-year stints as Blueprint bloggers. We learned so much from them, and, based on your comments, we think you did too! If
What a whirlwind this job can be! I was so busy this summer that whenever I had an idea for something I wanted to do in the studio, it just got added to my to-do list.
I am kind of disappointed that September is over. Financially, it was one of the best months I have ever had. I am not sure what I did differently last month, but it worked! I kicked
It’s hard to believe I’m at the six month mark in my new location, and it has been an incredible start! This summer really exceeded my expectations for growth, especially since we didn’t get much summer
It is an unusually quiet morning, so I have taken advantage of the time to get my blog done for this week. Last week completely kicked my ass. It was the first time in a long
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Melodie for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Melodie's posts by clicking on the Melodie tag at the left column of
I am reviving my old bath and body products. More than 15 years ago I started manufacturing soaps, lotions, salves, body sprays, scrubs, etc. I have studied herbal medicine and aromatherapy so will also be incorporating
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Alica for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Alica's posts by clicking on the Alica tag at the left column of
It's time to review all of Tickled Pink's marketing, promotions, and advertising efforts over the last 12 months. This is something every company should do on a regular basis. You need to know what is working
I can't believe how lucky I am that August was such a busy month. I gained new clients and stayed pretty darn busy. The summer months can be so sloooow, but based on my bookkeeping, it
