Business

Why Salon Professionals Should Charge Hourly Rates: Four Reasons to Make the Switch Now

Expert advice from Boulevard's director of education on the question of whether or not to switch to an hourly rate structure.

Make Your Money Work for You: There's Still Time to Save More Money

To help beauty professionals become more informed about money management so they make better financial decisions, Ulta Beauty Senior Director, Education and Creative, Anna Manukyan talks us through important concepts around money in our Finance Friday video series.

5 Signs You're Ready for a New Business Venture

Another beauty or grooming business, a coffee shop, a fashion boutique--are you dreaming of expanding your entrepreneurship beyond the salon? Find out what signs you can look for to show that you're ready for your next business venture.

Managing Change in the Salon: Heath Smith of Ruiz Salons on Creating Systems That Work

Heath Smith, co-founder of Ruiz Salons in Austin, Texas, has experienced his fair share of salon change since going into business with Allen Ruiz in 1988. In the process, he's discovered a solid system for managing it.

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Make Your Money Work for You: Protect Yourself

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 tells us what we need to protect ourselves, our assets, and our investments.

Can Your Salon/Spa Go NO Tipping?

Gratuities cause hassles for owners. You have to pay taxes and credit card processing fees on tips and you have to distribute them to the team. Strategies' Neil Ducoff shows you what a no-tipping salon looks like, and what you need to do to get there.

Make Your Money Work for You: Read the Fine Print

To help beauty professionals become more informed about money management so they make better financial decisions, Ulta Beauty Senior Director, Education and Creative, Anna Manukyan is sharing the wealth--of her own knowledge.

Make Your Money Work for You: Avoid This Crucial Mistake with IRAs

Every Friday, we feature some financial wisdom from Anna Manukyan, a certified finanical educator, licensed beauty professional and the founder of the Beauty Finance Group, which was created to help beauty pros design a plan for success and a strong financial foundation through education.

How to Save Money When Inflation Hits

Pro tips on how to run your nail business more efficiently.

The Venmo Dilemma: Tipping, Taxes and Transparency

New IRS requirements, paired with technology, make it harder for service employees and independent artists alike to under-report income.

Do This Every Day Before You See Your First Client

This recommendation will help you look at your nail business with fresh eyes

Add Value to Pedicures with Detoxifying Mineral Salts

Three mineral salts from Kneipp bring nature's luxury to your guests' salt soak experience.

How to Deal with COVID Cancellations

Tips on how to handle cancellations with care, plus managing budgeting constraints and issues due to increased cancellations.

Switch to Better Booking

If you're an independent salon owner and looking to improve your business, Booksy may be your solution. Booksy takes care of appointment bookings, client payments, reminders and even consent forms.

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Making the Case for Financial Literacy

Before Qnity President Erin Kuhn takes the stage at Serious Business 2022, she discusses the need for financial literacy in the professional beauty industry and how owners can help their team members gain knowledge make better decisions about their careers.

A Nail Tech’s New Year’s Resolutions

Sandy Borges, the Global Ambassador and Director of Education for Artistic Nail Design, shares a list of resolutions that you’ll want to keep. 

On Navigating the Nail Industry

Digital Content Strategist Nicole Davis talks with Sreynin Peng, celebrity nail artist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, about her career and how she got to where she is today.