“Do You Take Credit Cards?”
One way of enhancing your clients’ overall experience is to increase their convenience by offering alternate forms of payment. Here are some things you need to know if you accept credit cards.
On My Mind: !#&*?
Is retail a dirty word?
by Hannah Lee
Tipping Done Right
First and foremost keep your tipping policy client-friendly and report the tips as income.
Me and You — So Happy Together?
It’s easy to see the benefits of a partner in our personal and social lives — but are there benefits to a partner in business? An LLC might be a better way to structure your business.
The 7% Solution
When choosing professional products to use in your services, the product cost for each service should amount to approximately 7% of the service price.
Schwarzenegger Hits Up Salon Industry for a Loan
California's governor considers borrowing state's salon inspection funds to cover budget shortfall.
CinaPro Nail Creations, Part 4 of 4 (Spanish)
How to double your income with CinaPro Nail Art, with Elaine Watson, world renowned nail artist.
Money, Money, Money
A "Money Manicure" using replicas of $100 bills on each nail makes a client feel like at least a thousand bucks.
More Work, More Money?
The economy being what it is, it’s happening more and more. Clients are pushing their two-week fill appointments to three and even four weeks. Usually that means more work for the tech and longer appointment times. We asked NAILS readers: Do you charge more for a fill if it’s been longer than two weeks since the client’s last appointment?
On My Mind: A Little Something Extra
Consider branching outside the realm of nails to boost your bottom line.
by Hannah Lee
Would You Like to Book Your Next Appointment?
A salon owner discovers that getting clients to pre-book is an educational process for both the tech and the client.
Save Money by Remodeling Your Salon in 2008
If you were thinking about remodeling the salon, this might be the time to fasttrack your plans. Earlier this year, Congress approved the Economic Stimulus Act in the hopes of aiding a sputtering economy. In addition to the individual tax rebates, the Economic Stimulus Act contains a provision that offers businesses increased tax deductions on purchases they make before the end of the year.
by Judy Lessin
Weather Any Financial Storm With Planning
Those feeling the pinch of these uncertain economic times may take issue with the old adage that the beauty industry is recession-proof. Being recession-proof, says Strategies’ Neil Ducoff, has nothing to do with the industry and everything to do with business planning. Here are his strategies to recession-proof your business.
Is Your Business Drying Up?
With the country facing an economic slowdown of mass proportions, many in the industry are having to adjust the way they do business. But how much of our financial concerns can be blamed on the economy — and how much is simply the result of a change in the industry?
Strategies for Weathering the Economic Storm
Neil Ducoff, CEO of Strategies, gives a little economic advice.
Is the Nail Industry Really Recession-Proof?
Whether we’re in a true recession is up to who’s doing the reporting, but what are the indicators in the salon?
by Hannah Lee
Coupons That Make the Cut
Direct mail company Money Mailer offers tips that make sure your coupon gets noticed.