How to Fire Employees—The Practicalities and Legalities

When you have no choice but to let an employee go, follow these important steps to protect yourself from angry ex-employees and from the labor board.

Managing the Twenty-Something Generation

In a new twist on an old lyric, baby boomers are calling today’s youth impossible to manage. Is the new generation of workers bringing us to the eve of destruction?

8 Things That Gobble Your Time and How to Starve Them

If it’s your life, why don’t you have time? Here’s what you can do to protect yourself against eight time-wasters.

The Dawning of the Temporary Nail Tech

If the concept of nail technician temporary agencies spreads from our Twin Cities, salon owners nationwide will be able to fill last minute vacancies and keep customers happy.

Awards and Incentives Produce Top Employees

Keeping staff happy, satisfied, and fulfilled can be the biggest challenge salon owners face. Yet, somehow, many salon owners and managers retain employees long-term and manage to keep them happy. What innovative programs are salon owners implementing? What do employees really want?

Salon Soap Operas

Don’t let squabbles, rivalries, and gossip turn your business into “As the Salon Turns.”

‘First of its kind’ referral service established for beauty industry

Cosmetology Referral Service, which claims to be the first of its kind in this field, has reported an overwhelming response from cosmetologists, salon owners, beauty colleges, manufacturers and distributors of products.