Employee, Booth Renter, or Independent Contractor?
Spin the Wheel: Playing the Classification Game — In the salon industry, workers most often operate in one of three ways: as employees, booth renters, or independent contractors. But for years many salons have incorrectly labeled their independent contractors and may have put themselves at risk of having the IRS reclassify their workers. Find out if you're doing things correctly or if you're just spinning the wheel and seeing where it lands.
by Tim Crowley
On the Road: Sun/Spa/Tan/Body, Evans, Ga.
Sree Roy visits an Evans, Ga. spa.
by Sree Roy
Take a tip from…NSI’s Risé Carter
NSI's Risé Carter offers some tips on saving money in the salon.
Let’s Swap
Before there were dollars and cents— in fact before there was any kind of currency — there was barter. You give me this and I’ll give you that. From other professional service providers (dentists, electricians, yoga teachers) to weekend getaways, nail techs are still using this practice today.
Cuccio Helps Rev Up Your Revenue
Five marketing tips to push your salon to achieve extraordinary results.
Shrink Your Rent, Grow Your Salon
Like it or not, your salon lease is one of the most important papers you’ll ever sign. Take the time to learn about its provisions and how to negotiate terms that allow your business to prosper.
10 Ideas For Handling Rapid Expansion
This is what you’ve been waiting for. You have a full book and clients waiting. So, what’s the problem? The problem is you need more space for nail tables, a way to manage a heavier workload, and capital to fund the expansion. Fortunately, solutions are near at hand.
Dear Shari Talks About Pricing for Nail Biters
Veteran nail tech Shari Finger—owner of Finger’s Nail Studio in W. Dundee, III—fields reader questions in the areas of salon management and workplace politics.
Aspiring Thomas Edisons
If you could invent something for the nail industry, what would it be? From nail art accessories to client-friendly table add-ons, your peers tell us some of their great ideas.
The Professional Beauty Association Secures Major Victory with Small Business Administration
In a major victory for the Professional Beauty Administration (PBA) and the salon industry, the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a ruling that preserves the small business designation for hundreds of salon/spa businesses nationwide.
New Report Shows India As Fast Growing Market for Cosmetics and Toiletries
A new report from the worldwide consulting and research firm Kline & Company, states that sales of cosmetics and toiletries in India grew by 12.6% in 2006.
Under What Circumstance Is It Acceptable to Discount Your Services?
From a newbie tech who’d discount to get in new clients to a veteran tech who offers an alternative to discounting your core services, we offer you multiple perspectives on this issue.
Can A Nail Tech Assistant Help Your Salon?
Bartenders have barbacks, helping to keep glasses clean and bars well-stocked, and hair stylists have assistants, helping to clean and prep the hair for styling, so what about nail techs? Can hiring cosmetology students or new graduates as assistants help your salon make more money?
by Tim Crowley
When the Economy Slows, Smart Salons Adapt
While the thought of an economic slowdown — or other financial challenge — can be scary, it can also be the catalyst for change. Take heart and learn from the struggles and strategies of two business owners who came out on top.
Meet Fifi, Your New Best Friend
Fifi is a character we conjured up to introduce a new reader customer service program. Her name is an acronym for “Find It Fast Information.” (Cute, right?)
The Tipping Point
Tipping has always been a sticky subject in the beauty industry. With mixed messages on whom and how much to tip, consumer tipping behavior varies widely. To curb that variance, some spas instituting automatic gratuities and service charges.
DSA, IMSA Offer New Insurance Plan to Members
The Day Spa Association (DCA) and the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) announced that members of both organizations can now be covered by a single group policy.