The Road to Independence
Learn from those who just recently went independent, as well as those who have been doing it for years, what it’s REALLY like to take the leap to becoming an independent salon professional.
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Tyler Turner launched a Facebook page to help stylists understand how to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program benefits. It has been a labor of love and has offered invaluable support to self-employed beauty professionals.
This milestone means 15,000 beauty professionals now call Sola home.
Beauty experts took a deep dive into compliance for owners. The event was sold-out.
While this law doesn’t apply outside of California, it could become a model for other states. Salons utilizing renters will have to run a much tighter ship and booth renters will need to show specific ways in which they are independent from the salon owner.
Business mistakes can be embarrassing, expensive and painful, but when you harvest the lesson within, they also can represent growth opportunities. Heed the advice of these nine owners who shared the important management lessons they've learned.
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Under proposed legislation, only hair service providers would be exempted from new independent contractor guidelines that severely limit booth rental in California.
A recent ruling by the California State Supreme Court may spell the end of booth rental salons in the state. We asked some business-savvy salon owners to weigh in on the ruling and discuss its implications for the future of booth renting.
Temecula, Calif.-based Young’s Nail Spa was fined more than $1.2 million for misclassifying workers and failing to pay them regular wages.
A new California Supreme Court decision has strengthened the distinctions between independent contractor and employee, meaning the vast majority of salons will no longer be able to claim independent contractor status for their workers.
Presented by independent educators Tina Alberino, Jaime Schrabeck, and Ashley Gregory, the first Solo Owner Conference takes place August 19-20 in Salt Lake City.
Attorney Nancy Joerg of labor and employment law firm Wessels Sherman gives some tips for salon owners hiring independent contractors to avoid labor disputes.
The book includes best practices in finance, operations, and marketing, including building a loyal clientele.
Growing your business typically means an increase: in space, in product, or in staff. But some techs have learned a narrow focus sometimes brings the greatest success. We asked five nail techs to tell about their “small solutions” in their own words.
Handling everything from accounting and payroll to insurance and legal contracts, theHRsalon helps owners run successful businesses, while avoiding the potential for legal risks.
Laws concerning tips, taxes, and technicians can get confusing. Take this quick test to see if you’re operating on the right side of the law.
We typically break down our working status into three categories: employee, booth renter, and independent contractor. It’s a wise business owner who understands how the IRS determines exactly which is which in their eyes.