I’m Not Cheap, I’m Thrifty
It never hurts to pinch a few pennies. We asked salon owners and nail techs for some of their best money-saving tips and added a few of our own.
by Beth Livesay
Protection Money
The Bodywork Insurance Program (BWI) was designed to respond to the specific needs of beauty professionals, including nail techs.
On the Road: Mario Tricoci
With 15 locations, the Mario Tricoci name is well-known in the Chicago area. Believe it or not this was our first visit to the Michigan Avenue location that has been open for 14 years.
by Hannah Lee
Why They Skip the Salon
A study by market intelligence firm Mintel found that expense plays a large role in why women do their nails at home, but it is not the only issue.
Richard Hurter Acquires Kupa Inc.
Richard Hurter, who has been the driving force behind Kupa Inc. for the last 20 years, was a partner and has now acquired the entire company.
Is Merchant Cash Advance Right For You?
Merchant cash advances are easier to get than traditional bank loans. Advantages include quick funding and a repayment schedule that is tied to the salon’s cash flow.
Square Credit Card Reader Offers “Business in a Box”
Square offers “Business in a Box,” which contains all the hardware to run a business in one convenient and affordable package.
Don’t Ignore Employment Opportunities in Mass Retail, Beauty School Director Says
Have you been telling your students about opportunities for licensed nail techs at Walgreens and Sephora? If not, you should be.
Bring a Polish, Take a Polish
The polish exchange at Hey, Nice Nails! in Long Beach, Calif., is just what is sounds like — clients are free to drop off a polish they no longer care for and pick up one that sparks their fancy.
by Judy Lessin
Don’t Sweat the Paperwork
DOT — Data. Organizing. Tracking. That’s the acronym behind the Dot Organizer created by nail tech Colleen VanDurme of Premiere Salon in Dansville, N.Y.
Marinello Donates Nearly $100,000 to Newtown Memorial Fund
Marinello Schools of Beauty raised $91,315 for the Newtown Memorial Fund, which supports victims of the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
6 Last-Minute Tax Tips
It’s almost time to pay the taxman. If you haven’t filed your returns, don’t fret. These tips can help ease the pain.
Robanda Acquires Dissolve Brand
Robanda International has acquired the Dissolve brand.
Loyalty Pays Off
Be on the lookout for The Event Loyalty Card to be given away at all major 2013 trade shows and placed into online orders by participating nail companies.
She’s No Pushover
As much as she loves doing nails, Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz, owner of Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi in Portland, Ore., draws the line at doing things that eat into the profits she’s entitled to.
by Judy Lessin
Trend Watch 2013
Value shoppers, time-challenged clients, and green consumers are just some of the growing phenomena noted in the 2013 Trend Report released by The Spa Association (SPAA).
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