employee management

I Owe Ya One

Maggie is reorganizing now that Baby Bird has given notice.

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In a Perfect World

Maggie mulls the pros and cons of the minimum wage regulations.

This Boss Stuff

Maggie is finding that being a boss is a learning experience.

Finding Time

Maggie is discovering it takes time to train a new employee.

So I Chose to Hire …

After nearly 22 years of working in the salon industry, I have had plenty of opportunity to draw my own conclusions about the prevalence of booth rent.

If It Ain’t Broke...

Henchman Kristen was supposed to officially start yesterday — April 1. But last-minute set-up needs, and a flurry of paperwork and worker classification and compensation research has me in a panic.

We’re Number 49 — And That’s Good

Nail technician ranked number 49 on U.S. News’ Best Jobs of 2014 list.

What Other People [Think They] Know

Yes, I am coming to understand the reasons small business owners avoid hiring employees. On the other hand, I’m also finding that it’s neither as expensive nor as intimidating as some business owners would lead you to believe.

What’s the Biggest Obstacle to Your Success?

While you’re looking for the perfect tech, the perfect tech is looking for the perfect salon! Know what makes your salon great so you can set yourself apart from other spas. How do you advertise? What’s your reputation in town? Do you have a niche clientele? Do you pay for and attend networking events/shows/training classes? Do you offer staff team-building opportunities — even if it’s a casual get-together one night a month? What benefits do you offer?

Misclassification: The Ultimate Nightmare

It is a true, life-changing story that can easily happen to anyone who is not classifying salon personnel correctly in the eyes of the government. You probably think you know the rules about employment classifications, but you’re probably wrong.

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