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.
My name is Karyn Lenhart, and I've just recently obtained my manicuring license in the state of California. I have been working full time as a certified massage therapist and licensed esthetician for the last 7
My name is Karyn Lenhart, and I've just recently obtained my manicuring license in the state of California. I have been working full time as a certified massage therapist and licensed esthetician for the last 7
We'd like to welcome two new bloggers to Blueprint of a First Year. Don't worry — Alica and Melodie will continue to blog at least until their year ends in September, but we want to bring
So Spring is slowly appearing all around me, and the funny thing is I can see it at the salon too. I am still the only nail tech, so I have to plan appointments accordingly. This
I have hired a marketing company, Proprietor's Market, to represent the salon and do outreach marketing for me. We are working together to build on the brand that I've already started with. Proprietor's Market is a
I just wanted to know how you set up appointments with other businesses to market yours. I have put in paper specials, coupons, and fliers for my salon. Thank you.DottyHi Dotty,When I come across a business
January and February have been extremely slow months for us. Being sick for most of January and February, I saw how important it is to have techs working for me who are reliable and able to
The building we are in is a warehouse and there is a huge indoor batting cage business on one end. It frequently has teams that go in to practice all at once, so the parking lot
It's never been so evident to me how important branding is until now. I've always known it’s good for business, and I've always been consistent with my logo usage with any business I've owned (particularly the
