Business
Take Advantage of This Retirement Savings Loophole
This retirement funding, tax-saving tip from Ulta's Anna Manukyan will be one you use for years to come.
10 Minutes a Day Will Make Your New Year Bright
Need an easy and fun resolution to accomplish this year? Anna Manukyan has an idea for you.
Contribution Limits Increased for Retirement Accounts in 2024
Retirement contribution limits are increasing for 2024, meaning you're allowed to allocate more money to your retirement account this upcoming year.
Be Nice, Not Naughty: Selling Gift Cards the Right Way
Offering gift certificates is a great strategy for attracting new clients and boosting income. However, done incorrectly, especially concerning refunds, transfers, and the scope of services included, things can turn into a nightmare. If you provide gift certificates, ensure thorough adherence to legalities and service considerations.
The “Greatest Hits” Of Hard-Learned Wisdom: Practices I Wish I Had at the Beginning of My Career
Master stylist and Sam Villa Artistic Team Member Jesse Linares shares habits he wishes he had started at the beginning of his career.
These States Are Decorating the Most for the Holidays
According to a nationwide survey, 83% of Americans are decorating for the holidays and 79% will decorate a Christmas tree.
The New 2024 Tax Brackets: Things to Consider
Curious about 2024's new tax brackets and what they might mean for you? Ulta Beauty's Anna Manukyan has the scoop.
Why Dressing for Success Works: The 5 Outfits Every Beauty Pro Needs
This is how dressing for success will actually help you make more money.
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.
Get The Tools to Help Your Hiring Anxiety
Whether commission-based or chair rental, building a salon business is stressful. It is time to get effective tools to unlock hiring success and ease your mind on the risks of staffing up.
The Green Beauty Community: A Collaboration for a Sustainable Beauty Industry
In partnership with Green Circle Salons and bolstered by a generous grant from Innersense Organic Beauty, the Green Beauty Community aims to inspire, educate and empower.
How to Create and Sell Gift Cards at Your Salon
If you aren’t selling gift cards, you could be leaving one of your salon’s biggest growth opportunities on the table.
Recap Video: MODERN SALON Awards & Independent Boot Camp LA 2023
ICYMI: Take a look at how we celebrated our fall edition of Independent Boot Camp with the MODERN SALON 100 and Indie Pro Awards!
2023 State of the Beauty Industry
As we surpass the midpoint of 2023, salon and spa owners can look to industry trends to provide a map of where the industry is headed and how they can better serve their clients.
The Salon Today 2023 Technology Guide
SALON TODAY's annual technology guide helps salons, spas and barbershops compare and contrast different tools, from salon management software to specialty apps, to make the smartest decisions for their business operations.
How to Avoid Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Ulta Beauty's Anna Manukyan breaks down the basic 50/30/20 budgeting rule to help us achieve smarter personal financial management.
Earn More, Save Time, and Delight Clients With the Right Salon POS System
Cash is no longer king: the time and effort spent on handling cash can cost up to 15% of each sale’s value. That’s where having a salon POS (point of sale) system comes in.