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You may suspect you have a personnel problem, but when your entire staff walks out, you know it’s time to change the way you do business.
Kit McCormick makes a living playing matchmaker.
There’s a serious shortage of well-trained nail technicians, but don’t wait around for cosmetology schools to solve it. Salon owners need to get involved in the campaign to recruit —- and groom — a new generation.
In 1996, 490,000 employees left jobs in salons.
Most nail techs agree that seniority should bring a higher price.
From nails-only to full-service, Salon De Nouveau has enjoyed double-digit business growth for the past several years. Owner Cindy Fairchild and her staff are no slackers when it comes to personal growth either.
Franchise salon owner makes recommendations for other owners considering adding nails to the service menu.
Written employee guidelines are a salon Owner’s best defense against employee’ misunderstanding or even worse, a wrongful termination lawsuit.
This New Jersey salon owner works with middle-schoolers to show them not only the nail business, but what working is all about.
It’s not always easy to network with other salon owners, since all of us are so busy, and many of us keep our business dealings “close to the vest.”
The idea for the one-year-old cosmetology personnel agency grew out of DeVenuto’s own experience as a salon owner who often wished she could find temporary help.
Networking with other salons at a tradeshow, or even at an informal breakfast meeting can make many good ideas go a long way.
To keep new talent flowing into your salon you need to create a strong working relationship with the nail education director at your local cosmetology school.
New nail technicians are diamonds in the rough. Here’s how salon owners help neophytes polish their skills to perfection.
Keeping your clients happy is crucial but don't forget about your novice nail technicians.