Silicon and the Salon: A Match Made In Heaven
From client bookings to reports on product usage, find out what's going on inside the latest silicon chips for salons.
by Tim Crowley
Do You Know Your Stats?
When was the last time you took a good look at your numbers? Take this quiz designed to shed some light on the numbers that underlie your bottom line and why you should care about them.
Beauty Suggestions to Save Money
To spread the amount of time between nail salon trips, keep the nicks and chips to a minimum.
Pedicure Product Management
Product rationing is an important element to business, so how do you regulate how much product to use on clients? Here are a couple tips on increasing product value for your dollar.
by Tim Crowley
Credit Cards No Longer Welcome
Credit card processing fees eat into profit.
Adding Up the Extras [How You Can Make More Money on a Standard Service]
Simple things like UV top coat, extended massages, and nail art, can be offered as extras to standard manicures and pedicures for a small charge, and the small increase in revenue can really add up over time.
by Tim Crowley
Two-Minute Ideas for Saving Money
Self magazine says extending time between beauty appointments can save some cash.
European Touch Offers Leasing Options
Updating your look has become easier and more affordable with leasing options from European Touch and Dakota Capital. Best of all, at the end of the term, the equipment is yours.
On My Mind: Are Nail Services Endangered Treatments?
Nail salon techs need to be flexible and stay positive in order to survive in today's economic climate.
by Hannah Lee
Boosting Morale In A Sagging Economy
The news is reporting layoffs, bailouts, and an unstable world market. Clients are murmuring about tight budgets and personal cutbacks. With the air heavy with dread, nail techs should focus on their psyche and their systems.
Bringing British Chic to American Travelers
Butter London’s upbeat, hip nail stores in airports make wait time more enjoyable.
by Thi Dao
U.S. News: Hairstylist/Cosmetologist one of the Best Careers
For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report recently ranked “hairstylist/cosmetologist” as one of the “30 Best Careers for 2009.”
Your Salon Can Make a Difference This Holiday Season
’Tis the season for giving. Use your salon’s clout and expertise to give back to the community with these easy ideas.
by Sree Roy
Let Your Elected Officials Know How You Feel
Find out how the Professional Beauty Association is advocating for the beauty industry at all levels of government and sign up for their newsletter to stay informed.
Bank Turn You Down for a Loan? Try On Deck Capital
On Deck Capital awards loans based upon business performance and cash flow, instead of relying solely on the personal credit history of the business owner.
How Much to Tip
O Magazine talks holiday tipping with readers.
Insurance — Do You Know What you Need?
Of the many decisions salon owners are faced with every day, one that is often overlooked or put off is the issue of insurance. Worker’s comp, disability, liability, life, and medical are just the beginning. You name it, it’s out there. So how does a salon remain protected while staying above the bottom line?