finances

How to Stretch a Buck in the Salon

Jennifer Perdue, owner of Details Nail Salon, offers tips on saving including having a "favorite recipe" party instead of taking the staff to a big, noisy restaurant.

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Week 1: SBA 2009 Recovery Act: What's in the Stimulus Package for Nail Salons?

Earlier this year, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama. It has the potential to have a significant impact on small businesses (like salons) by providing tax incentives and financing opportunities that will help small business owners create jobs. The idea is to make it easier for small businesses to get loans.

10 Money Wasters (and how to stop the waste)

In tough times, little things count, and small efforts to save a bit of money here and there can add up over time. Every day there are opportunities to save, and it’s really easy to do once you identify where the waste is happening. From buying bulk sizes to shopping for furniture at a swap meet, these little things can make a difference in your budget.

Do You Know Your Stats?

When was the last time you took a good look at your numbers? Take this quiz designed to shed some light on the numbers that underlie your bottom line and why you should care about them.

Silicon and the Salon: A Match Made In Heaven

From client bookings to reports on product usage, find out what's going on inside the latest silicon chips for salons.

European Touch Offers Leasing Options

Updating your look has become easier and more affordable with leasing options from European Touch and Dakota Capital. Best of all, at the end of the term, the equipment is yours.

Bank Turn You Down for a Loan? Try On Deck Capital

On Deck Capital awards loans based upon business performance and cash flow, instead of relying solely on the personal credit history of the business owner.

Let Your Elected Officials Know How You Feel

Find out how the Professional Beauty Association is advocating for the beauty industry at all levels of government and sign up for their newsletter to stay informed.

Insurance — Do You Know What you Need?

Of the many decisions salon owners are faced with every day, one that is often overlooked or put off is the issue of insurance. Worker’s comp, disability, liability, life, and medical are just the beginning. You name it, it’s out there. So how does a salon remain protected while staying above the bottom line?

Me and You — So Happy Together?

It’s easy to see the benefits of a partner in our personal and social lives — but are there benefits to a partner in business? An LLC might be a better way to structure your business.

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