MENU
SEARCH
The Nail Hub's Elizabeth Morris talks about professional liability insurance: Being a beauty service provider comes with its pitfalls. More people are sued by their clients than you think, and some of it is based on the simplest unintentional accidents.
Nail techs will try anything once if it improves their technique or business. These things are on the "never again" list.
Is your online reputation hurting your business? If you haven’t been managing your cyber-presence, try these three steps for making it squeaky clean.
Community colleges are an underutilized asset that can help bolster your salon’s professional image and increase profitability. Locate the small business or continuing education department on your local campus’s website to begin taking advantage of all they have to offer.
A Fashionable Fête: If you’re a nail salon owner, there are certain occasions when a party is absolutely necessary. A grand opening usually sits at the top of that list. If, however, your business is located in an area where there are other nail salons, the challenge becomes throwing a different kind of celebration that will make yours stand out.
Transparency and open communication were the key ingredients when a large Fort Myers, Fla., day spa acquired a smaller salon just three miles away, retaining its staff and much of the clientele.
The NYT story on exploited nail techs got the industry talking about how to enforce fair wages. Is new legislation the answer or should we just be better at following laws already on the books?
Tammy Taylor shares how salons can make money with time management and other tips and tricks at the Premiere Orlando beauty show in Orlando, Calif. "At Tammy Taylor Nails, nails is always fun and never feel like work (when you're making money)," Taylor says.
In this digital age it’s particularly easy to connect with experts who are willing to share their experience and help you.
The Suite Life: If you’re tired of being limited as a booth renter or salon employee, the freedom of salon suite rental just might be right for you.
Discharging an associate, particularly one who has been with you for some time, will always be stressful for both you and her. Be certain to go about it methodically and with forethought.
A new salon owner shares her hard-earned wisdom to help make the process of striking out on your own a little easier.
Experience is the hardest teacher, but one of the wisest. So why not take advantage of others’ hard-earned advice when you have the opportunity? We asked several industry consultants what the most common mistakes are that salon owners make, and how our readers could avoid them.
Angie Coey dreamed of a business that would reflect her eclectic tastes and high standards. Six years later, The Polished Image captures her vision of a first-class Canadian salon.
Donna Rodriquez discusses her formula for success.
Industry, business, and government organizations can lend you a helping hand when starting a new business.
It’s the gray area between “today” and “someday” where many nail technicians and salon owners lose sight of how to make their goals happen.
