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A while back I had a surprise visit from another nail tech who left quite an impression on me; and I don't really mean a good impression. She was looking into renting space in the same
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHA while back I had a surprise visit from another nail tech who left quite an impression on me; and I don't really mean a good impression. She was looking into renting space in the same
We meet a lot of people in the course of our business. Not only do we meet our customers face-to-face, but we spend time with them, literally holding their hands, chitchatting about whatever is on their
When I started doing nails I spent my days sitting at my desk with nothing to do but paint sample nail art on tips and stare challengingly at the phone — daring it to ring. I
January and February have been extremely slow months for us. Being sick for most of January and February, I saw how important it is to have techs working for me who are reliable and able to
I never cease to be amazed — befuddled even — at clients who sit down across from me and put their arms up on my table, while leaving their chair three feet away from the table,
“Team Colors”— I love it. That is another great idea. At our salon we often try to do mini contests and have prizes to encourage the employees to participate. I think it makes everyone a little
In 2002 my mother had a heart attack. At the time, she was working alongside me at the salon (she's also a licensed nail tech, but that's another story!) in the afternoons and going to school
We have begun to notice all of the businesses in our area. We have realized that there is so much potential surrounding us. We have compiled a list of the companies near our salon we can
So last week Jill talked about the “business of the week” promotion. At my salon we decided to do it as a team. Three of the service providers including myself are currently doing this promotion. One
The building we are in is a warehouse and there is a huge indoor batting cage business on one end. It frequently has teams that go in to practice all at once, so the parking lot
When we drive to work, do we pay attention to all of the neighboring businesses? Do we realize the buildings we pass are full of opportunities? Do we miss out on all of the potential clients
Jill’s “Business of the Week” strategy is a great idea! I am very excited to try this technique. I have spent the last couple of evenings figuring out which businesses to choose for the next few weeks
Last week we talked about the importance of self-promotion and the significance of getting out there to promote yourself. This leads me to my first suggestion: the “Business of the Week.” This is a great way
Who wants to fold towels for hours in the back room? Who wants to sit around and wait for a possible walk-in? Who wants to count down the minutes until it’s time to end our clientless
Two years ago I entered some cupcakes into our local county fair and I got Best in Show. Yes, I’m bragging a little. But also just some background so it makes sense to you that the
Last week the weather changed all of my plans (and everyone else’s in the state of Georgia). We were hit with a snow and ice storm that had everyone homebound for at least three days. (Some people
So about that screaming ... I think I'm done now. I've been feeling that scream since mid-November and I really thought I'd be over it by New Year's Eve.As it turns out, this week has been