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Summer Strategies

When it’s slow, you hope that all of the seeds you've planted with past and present clients start to blossom. That is what happened the past week. I finally had a full book, and some of

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Obama Enlists Salon Owners in Registering Voters

In an effort to increase voter registration in the African-American community, the Obama campaign launched the National Barbershop and Beauty Salon Voter Registration Campaign last weekend at the Bronner Bros. International Hair Show in Atlanta. According

Solutions to Summer Slowdown Issues

It’s so easy when things are tough in the economy to think, “Well, I’m not the only one”. That thought process will cause you to close your doors if you believe it. The fact is it

Surviving an Inspection

July has been an interesting month. We began with a huge event on the 4th and since then it’s been quiet in the nail room. Since I’ve been here only a short time and still don’t

More Event Analysis, Plus Holiday Retail Planning

Since we’re putting more of a focus on events and on orchestrating them properly, we were a part of the “Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration” held in downtown Apex, N.C. This was a success for

Events: A Great Way to Market Your Salon

With so many opportunities out there to market yourself, or your salon, why don’t more people jump on it? What I’m finding out is that most techs and owners have great intentions, but no follow through.

On My Mind: Are You Focused?

An "Event"ful Year

Hair, Body & Sole seems to be everywhere these days. We have been involved in events all year, the most recent a business expo and a fashion show. Recently we submitted a press release about this

Balancing It Out

The current challenges in the nail room are that it’s crazy busy some days, then quiet the next. I am trying to juggle re-booking everyone (especially my regulars that I would like to see in standing

Donning New Hats

So much has happened in the past five months! Adrienne has formed a solid reputation that's not only growing rapidly, but she has also given the idea of "having your nails done" a totally different meaning.