Jan 1, 2017
Most of us hold the idea of the “new year” in high regard. It’s a symbolic time, when we think about new beginnings and new opportunities. We have high hopes for just about everything—our health, our families, our love lives… and also our jobs. One...
Dec 1, 2016
The holiday season is a busy time for salon owners, hair stylists, nail techs, and aestheticians. People have a lot of parties to attend between Thanksgiving and the New Year, and they want to look their best for them. That means getting haircuts and fresh color,...
Nov 1, 2016
Tipping is one of those issues that comes up time and again for anyone who works in, or patronizes, the service industry. So, in other words, just about everyone! Whether you’re for tipping or against it in principle, tipping people who serve you is a part of...
Oct 1, 2016
One of the most common pieces of advice given to new or aspiring business owners is also the best: join a trade organization. Joining a trade organization is a tried and true method of increasing your understanding of your business, providing you with ideas for how to...
Sep 1, 2016
So! You’re ready to start your own mini salon. Congratulations! Starting a small business is a big step, but for self-motivated people like you who want to be their own boss, it’s a step in the right direction. For a certain kind of person, nothing is more... 