September 25 was the open house for our grand opening. This is an event I couldn’t have pulled off without the help of a couple of friends from another business networking group I'm involved in, Coffee
As a salon owner, you know that great service isn’t the only reason why clients choose where to get their hair done. It’s the environment and ambiance of the salon from the moment they walk through the doors. How do you create that memorable experience?
Many beauty pros are self sufficient, independent personality types and not really wanting a job or a boss. However, without the necessary business skills, time management know-how and a marketing plan many ‘jump out on their own’ and then fall pretty hard.
We often see the words “luxe” or “high-end” attached to many of sophisticated salon names. But what about little vintage salons that used to be all the rage? Meet Julia Paul in Windsor, Virginia who “inherited” a back-in-the-day salon, and is trying her very best to bring the location into the twenty-first century.
Many people believe feng shui, when used properly, can give your salon business an enormous boost. Our expert tells you how to apply these ancient principles to your salon’s layout and decor to increase harmony, good luck, and prosperity.
It’s hard to believe that anyone could deprive you of the right to use your own name or hard-earned reputation for product endorsements. But it can happen unless you know how to protect yourself.