Longer Nails, Higher Price Tag
If stylists can charge more to trim long hair, then why can’t nail techs charge more to fill longer nails? Actually, some do.
The Art of Barter: A Mural for a Mani
Nail tech Bryan Nguyen Thien Vu demonstrated a bit of ingenuity when he commissioned a group of art students to paint a mural on the ceiling of his salon.
Tip Tax Credit Legislation Stalled in Congress
The Professional Beauty Association is on a mission to bring fairness to the treatment of tip income in the beauty industry.
Are You a Natural Entrepreneur?
Corrine Sandler, CEO of Fresh Intelligence Research Corp., shares the personality traits common to entrepreneurs.
Make Your Business Dreams Come True
Vowing to make the business part of the beauty biz fun and exciting, celebrity manicurist Naja Rickette and Valentino Beauty Pure president David Anthony have teamed up to create VBP International, a new business coaching venture.
Don’t Get Hit by an Employment Lawsuit
By carefully considering pertinent employment laws, salon owners can avoid becoming targets for employment lawsuits.
Systems for Success
Improve your bottom line with Tech Success, a six-week program from Empowering You Consulting designed to empower you with five key business systems to be implemented into your everyday routine.
Personal Disability Insurance: Ask the Right Questions
Your ability to generate an income is precious. Personal disability insurance can help you retain that ability even if you’re sidelined by injury or illness.
App Allows Swipe-Free Mobile Payments
Flint’s application uses the phone’s camera to securely scan credit card numbers instead of swiping them through an external card reader.
Don’t Apologize for a Price Increase
It’s time to raise your prices. “Just do it,” says industry consultant and trainer Neil Ducoff, CEO and founder of Strategies.
2014 Sally Scholarship Winners Announced
Applications for the 2015 PBA Sally Beauty Scholarships are now available. The applications deadline is November 14, 2014.
L.A. Nail Salon Franchise Expands Nationwide
Bellacures plans to further expand its footprint nationwide by opening 20 new franchises through a targeted expansion strategy in Northern California as well as Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, and Texas.
Run Your Booth Better
Milady’s Booth Renting 101: A Guide for the Independent Stylist is a must-have guide for booth renters looking to start and successfully run a booth rental business.
Funding Your Salon
Before the ribbon cutting, before the first appointment is booked, and before the lights get turned on, you’ve got to find the financial muscle to make this dream come true.
Mixing Business With Friendship
Want to open a salon with a family member or bestie? Great! But first make sure you are fully prepared, from both legal and emotional standpoints.
The Price Is Right: Pricing Your Nail Art
Nail art pricing should be easy for both you and your clients to understand. Charge what your designs are worth with the help of these tips from successful techs.
5 Red Flags You’re Renting from the Landlord from Hell
Don’t be left shaking your head and emptying your bank account. Learn from these techs as they share their stories of red flags they saw — and ignored.