

Trimming the Tangles: A Brief Guide on Estimated Tax Payments
If you're self employed, the IRS expects you to make estimated tax payments throughout the year. Tax Attorney Tina Azarvand answers your questions on tax payments and offers advice on how to make it easier.

Protecting YOU: Salon Insurance Basics
It’s scary running a team, managing chairs, and learning on the fly. Independent Boot Camp is a great opportunity to share business insights and help creatives like you gain confidence as a business owner.

How to Claim Your Employee Retention Credit Correctly (Don't Get in Trouble with the IRS)
Find out about our complimentary webinar about the Employee Retention Credit, and how to claim it correctly, so you don't get in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service.

Simple vs. Compounding Interest: Which Investments Offer Which?
Which investment methods compound your money, and which ones pay you a fixed rate? Ulta Beauty's Anna Manukyan explains.

Level Up Your Customer Experience
Salon owners Jessica and Charlie opened their first location in 2011, and brought American Express on board from day one. Find out how American Express helps them get the most out of their business.
Sponsored by Amex

3 Tips for Avoiding Future Financial Headaches
Financial coach Anna Manukyan shares three financial tips she wishes she new earlier--take note!

Navigating Simple Interest vs. Compounding Interest
In this edition of #FinanceFriday, Anna Manukyan explains the differences between simple and compounding interest.

Is My Money Protected by the FDIC?
If you're concerned about all this talk of failing banks, here's what Ulta Beauty's Anna Manukyan wants you to know.

How to Write-Off a Business Conference
Our favorite industry CPA April McDaniel offers advice for what you can write-off as expenses when you attend an industry conference.

6 Money Management Moves for Successful Salon Ownership
Oftentimes, salon owners cringe at the thought of looking at their finances. But you know it’s important. In order to make financially sound business decisions, it is essential for every salon owner to take the necessary steps in managing their finances.

Salon Pro Tips for a Recession
How does a recession affect a salon professional, and why should you care?

Investing 101: It's All About Diversification
Every week, Anna Manukyan is sharing the wealth--of her own knowledge. As a licensed professional, industry expert and financial counselor and coach, she speaks our language, making understanding financial terms easy and accessible. This week, she talks about the importance of diversification.

5 Things NOT to Do Regarding Your Finances
And if you want to avoid making these mistakes, check out the latest in our Finance Friday series of videos. These digestible bits of financial wisdom will help you feel more in control of your money.

Salon Finance
A crash course on the important things to consider, and common mistakes to avoid, when it comes to money flowing in and out of your business

Making Payment Processing and Tipping Convenient for Today’s Client
Delivering excellent customer service in the salon begins the time your client walks in and ends when they leave your salon. Rudy Moser, owner of a.salon in Chicago, discusses how he uses integrated software, takes American Express cards, and handles credit card tips to provide world-class customer care to his clientele.
Sponsored by Amex

Understanding Your APR Can Help You Start Recession-Proofing
In our latest Finance Friday video installment, we come to understand the importance of knowing your APR or Annual Percentage Rate on borrowed money and credit cards.

Estate Planning: Protect Your Assets
And, yes, you do have assets. In this latest Finance Friday video, Anna Manukyan, Ulta Beauty senior director, education and creative, and a financial educator, talks about some key terms --and actions--you can take to make sure you keep making smart money moves.



