Networking to Grow Your Business
Let's face it, there seems to be a nail salon on every corner and some in between. So what's a salon owner or nail tech to do to build her business these days? How about networking with other local businesses?
Celebrating Our Blogger Voices!
New salon owners, competitors, students, coaches, and a few opinionated veteran techs; we let these reader voices shine through every week online. And they have a lot to say. If you aren’t already following these blogs, bookmark them right away.
by Hannah Lee
One Tech's Take on Premiere Birmingham
The Premiere Show in Birmingham, Ala., (held September 18-19, 2010) is only a four-hour drive from nail tech Jill Wright's home in Kentucky. Here’s a look at her time at the show.
Where Have All the Details Gone?
Another Test
Another Test
On My Mind: End-Of-the-Year Checklist
As we approach the end of 2010, I am making a mental checklist. How was this year? Did I accomplish the things I set out to do? Did I enjoy myself while doing so? What am I looking forward to (or dreading) for next year?
by Hannah Lee
The Manicure Coach Dispenses More Than TLC
With more than 20 years spent in the behavioral health industry as a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, Donna Davis had worked with everyone from teens to seniors specializing in improving self-esteem, achieving personal goals, life transitions, and relationship issues. Then, two years ago, she entered the nail industry — but she didn’t leave her counseling work behind.
Retail Items Have 25 Years of Attitude
In 1985, Anne Taintor glued the words “intellectuals gone bad” onto a vintage magazine ad featuring two proper and glamorous women.
There's An App for Duri
Duri Cosmetics has launched its first nail color and treatment app for Android and iPhone mobile devices, available now for free.
Retail Boutique: Hairbrushes
Even if your salon doesn't offer hair services, all clients brush their har. Consider offering some of these cool brushes as retail items for your nail clients.
Offer Gift Wrapping, Make Friends
“While it’s not a product or service that you can make money from, offering gift-wrapping is a wonderful way to thank your loyal customers for their patronage throughout the year and to make their stress-filled holiday time just a little bit easier,” says small-business marketing expert Nanette Miner.
Milady Helps Beauty Grads Find Work
Milady’s Beauty & Wellness Career Transitions is a new online job preparation tool for beauty and wellness students.
The Boutique: Cool Retail Items
This gallery showcases unique goods available for retailing in your salon. General information and website links give you the scoop on cool items to enliven your retail business.
Here Come the Holidays - Gift Ideas and Giveaways for the 2008 Season
From nail polish to pumice files, your favorite nail manufacturers have offered up cute and celebratory ways to increase your bottom line -- while spreading holiday cheer.
10 Money Wasters (and how to stop the waste)
Every day there are opportunities to save, and it’s really easy to do once you identify where the waste is happening. From buying bulk sizes to shopping for furniture at a swap meet, these little things can make a difference in your budget.
Make It a Man's World
Here are some products specifically for men, and some tips on how to get those guys into your salon and keep them there.
My Little Black Book (And Other Organizational Secrets)
Nail techs share how they keep their work spaces clutter-free and ready to go.