keeping your business competitive

Strategies for Weathering the Economic Storm

Neil Ducoff, CEO of Strategies, gives a little economic advice.

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Take a tip from…NSI’s Risé Carter

NSI's Risé Carter offers some tips on saving money in the salon.

Service Providers Turn the Tables

Owner exercises good business sense by treating her employees to sample services at other salons.

Spa Consultants on Call World-Wide

Three business-savvy spa consultants offer support to Star and Cuccio Naturalé customers.

Got Space? Get Yoga

If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?

Salon Swap

Two brave techs traded spaces — and clients and product lines — for one day. Here’s their account of what happened…

Making Money with Colored Acrylics

Colored acrylic nails are a beautiful and eye-catching addition to the more standard pink-and-whites on your service menu. Increase your clientele and expand your creativity with all the colored acrylic possibilities.

Tech’s Book Shares Client-Building Secrets

Educator and nail tech, Dawn Bassett, shares her tips on successful marketing, promotions and networking.

Be the “Best of” Your Town

Part substance, part strategy, staking out your spot on local “best of” lists requires a game plan. NAILS attempts to demystify the process of claiming your spot on the list.

Is it Wise to Share Ideas with Other Salons?

We asked a salon owner, an employee, and a both renter this very question, and receive three different responses.