We Gather Together ... to Network
A day of networking with your peers is an experience unlike any you’ve ever had before, says one regular networker.
E-Nails: Staying in Touch Online
Our gal on the web talks about using Instant Messaging, Chat Groups, and an email list to stay in good touch with other techs.
Five Simple Ways to Keep Employees Motivated
Keeping employees inspired is one of the most important things you can do to drive sales and create a good work atmosphere. Keep the following suggestions in mind when dealing with your staff — and make sure you’re keeping them happy.
Are We an Industry of Know-It-Alls?
Continuing education is key to the future growth of the industry. So why is it not getting the attention it deserves? Have nail techs and manufacturers become disenchanted with continuing education and relegated it to the back burner?
Twice as Old, Half as Wise?
As we celebrate 20 years, what have we learned as an industry?
Label Your Salon
Does your business look professional or does it seem more like Betty’s Beauty Box?
Playing Matchmaker With the Mentor Database
“We’ve had people signing up daily since its launch,” says Shelley. Barely two weeks after the launch date, Shelley informed me we made our first match and later the same week, a second match!
On the Couch: NAILS Responds to Your Sticky Situations
For this month’s On the Couch, we turn to Kim Stevens, owner of Puttin’ on the Tips Salon & School in Ocala, Fla. A cosmetologist for the past 20 years, Stevens has taught extensively, competed successfully, and worked as a distributor sales consultant. She was also an educator for Creative Nail Design for 12 years.
Grow Through Good Management
By understanding and committing to the principles of good management, your business can succeed and even flourish. Are you doing all you can do when it comes to smart scheduling, customer relations, employee management, and analyzing the numbers behind your business decisions?
After School Activities
Graduating from cosmetology school is only the beginning of what can be a fulfilling career in the nail industry — provided you take a step in the right direction. Knowing where and how to look for the perfect job and keeping up to date with trends are only a few things you can do to be successful right from the start.
As I See It: Keep It Fun
A recent Los Angeles Timesdid not air of dirty laundry of an industry, didn't try to uncover nasty business and salon practices -- just a well-researched article on why nail salon are so popular.
Selling Ice to Eskimos: Why Can't Nail Techs Retail?
If these kiosk salespeople can sell three-way buffers, why can't you?
It's Getting Hot In Here
A rash of salon fires reminds salon owners just how much they stand to lose. Knowing the potential fire dangers that exist in your salon and taking steps to curb them, as well as determining what your business is worth and getting good insurance coverage will help prevent a fire in your salon and minimize its effects should the worst come to pass.
25 Simple Ways to Promote Your Retail
Discover new methods for increasing retail sales in this article packed with suggestions.
Lady in Red
Despite my long career in the professional nail industry I am unadventurous when it comes to my own nails.
On the Couch Answers Your Salon "Sticky Situation" Questions
“How do I get salon clients to keep their hands off my stuff when I’m not there?”
How Do You Prepare for a Trade Show?
In this month's Reader to Reader column, techs share their best practices.