While this law doesn’t apply outside of California, it could become a model for other states. Salons utilizing renters will have to run a much tighter ship and booth renters will need to show specific ways in which they are independent from the salon owner.
Business mistakes can be embarrassing, expensive and painful, but when you harvest the lesson within, they also can represent growth opportunities. Heed the advice of these nine owners who shared the important management lessons they've learned.
Under proposed legislation, only hair service providers would be exempted from new independent contractor guidelines that severely limit booth rental in California.
A recent ruling by the California State Supreme Court may spell the end of booth rental salons in the state. We asked some business-savvy salon owners to weigh in on the ruling and discuss its implications for the future of booth renting.
Temecula, Calif.-based Young’s Nail Spa was fined more than $1.2 million for misclassifying workers and failing to pay them regular wages.
A new California Supreme Court decision has strengthened the distinctions between independent contractor and employee, meaning the vast majority of salons will no longer be able to claim independent contractor status for their workers.
Presented by independent educators Tina Alberino, Jaime Schrabeck, and Ashley Gregory, the first Solo Owner Conference takes place August 19-20 in Salt Lake City.
Attorney Nancy Joerg of labor and employment law firm Wessels Sherman gives some tips for salon owners hiring independent contractors to avoid labor disputes.
The book includes best practices in finance, operations, and marketing, including building a loyal clientele.
Growing your business typically means an increase: in space, in product, or in staff. But some techs have learned a narrow focus sometimes brings the greatest success. We asked five nail techs to tell about their “small solutions” in their own words.
