The Perils of Incorrect Pricing — and What to Do About It (Part 1)
Guest blogger Claudia Cordova Papa shares her story about how competing with discount salons on price nearly resulted in the loss of her salon.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHGuest blogger Claudia Cordova Papa shares her story about how competing with discount salons on price nearly resulted in the loss of her salon.
In his new book, “Tales of an American Entrepreneur: Journey of a Small Business Owner,” beauty industry veteran Michael Randazzo shares business tools and counsels patience and perseverance to help other salon owners achieve the level of success he has seen.
Editor Hannah Lee urges you to see the silver lining in employee turnover.
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the importance of both positive and negative feedback.
It’s “back to school” season for so many of you. I know that a lot of states have already started classes at universities and local schools. Here in Minnesota, our kids don’t return to public schools
The Chinese Staff and Workers Association and the organization Justice Will Be Served announced a jury award in April 2012 in a successful lawsuit in which six Chinese nail salon workers sued a chain of high-end nail salons for failing to pay a minimum wage and overtime compensation
One of the most important decisions you make as a salon owner is the staff you hire. Do you have a system in place to make sure you’re hiring the right person?
I used to booth rent at the salon. However, the salon owner realized that type of business model wasn’t working very well and went to aSummit Salon seminar. She learned a ton of information there about
By Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises Salon and spa clients have hundreds of choices for beauty services, so the goal is to provide them with the best complete salon and spa experience they have ever had. That
By Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises Q: How do you feel about giving discounts off services? A: I am not a big discounter. I believe it attracts a couponing type of client who is just moving around looking
By Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises A great business starts with a great team. Hire the right people and they will make you money and save you headaches. Keep in mind that as an owner, you are
If you think salon ownership is easy, take this quiz before you make the leap.
No one wants to believe they will fall victim to an accident or illness that prevents them from earning an income for a long period of time, but statistics show it will happen to three in 10 of us. Disability insurance protects your most valuable asset — your ability to earn an income and provide for yourself and your family.
By developing and supporting the inner power of each member, salon owners can double as cheerleaders to develop an unstoppable salon team. From the moment they are hired, it’s your job to give team members the tools they need to excel and prosper.
Millie Haynam explains the hows and whys of educational retreats, which are designed to educate, motivate, and foster team unity.
Need a good reason to get more business education? Salon owner Millie Haynam highlights the importance of not just relying on your technical prowess. From marketing and money management to people skills and PR, business skills are vital to making your salon a success.
No one ever said finding a good nail technician would be easy, but it’s not impossible either. Keep reading to learn about hiring strategies, incentives, and benefits that just might make you bid adieu to your frustrations.