Stuck in the Middle

Setting the right pricing for services is a non-stop nightmare. If I set my prices too low, I spend all my time defending my decisions to my colleagues. If I set them too high, I spend

Hunger Games Collection a Hit

On my last blog update I was talking about the option of moving back into a renter position. I have decided not to do that. I love my office hands down. I am just not willing

Color Blind

Here's the thing — every time I have an acrylic client who insists that the pinkest pink is too pink, I show her the basic pink. Usually the issue is that they don't like pink. At

In-Progress Nail Art Documentary Needs Funding

While backstage at the CND Shellac Couture event at America’s Beauty Show, I was thrilled to meet Ashley Crowe, better known as Astrowifey (who runs a nail art blog by the same name), a phenomenal nail

Referrals Are Holding Steady

Our goals are going well. Rachael and I are working hard on our referral contest. Right now we are staying even with the previous two months’ numbers and we have the rest of March to go

ABS 2012: Nails Are Getting Longer, says CND’s Jan Arnold

“Nail lengths are getting longer,” observed CND co-founder Jan Arnold during the company’s Shellac Couture event today on The Runway at America’s Beauty Show. I caught up with Jan backstage after the show to find out more

To Rent or Own?

February has been a crazy month, and some new business prospects are landing on my plateJust to recap, I work out of an office space in a busy shopping center that is host to other small

A Contest to Build Referrals

Wow, Jill, this roadmap is a great way to keep track of your progress. We can really see how to plan ahead to make the most of the promotion. I use my Jump Journal to keep track

Ramp Up the Red for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day swiftly approaching, we know you want to cater to all of your clients’ requests for that lovely, flattering shade of red. Experts at Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas — John Gialluisi,