The Pros and Cons of Payroll Methods
How to set up payroll— it’s a highly debated topic amongst salon owners, and it’s often the #1 area where we see owners make mistakes that can put them out of business. Smart payroll choices are crucial— not just for growth, but for survival. There are primarily 2 models: salary or commission-based. Based on our [...]
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Why Education Should Be Your #1 Priority
Terry McKee, co-owner of three Nuovo salons in the Sarasota area, knows opposites attract. But he has also discovered they can build great things together.
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Shift Your Thinking: A Master Class in Productivity
When was the last time your salon was busy on a Monday? Have you ever thought about taking your busiest stylist off Saturdays? This is crazy talk, right? Maybe not. Scott Buchanan, owner of four Scott J. salons in Manhattan and Brooklyn is maximizing his salon’s productivity after careful analysis of his business.
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Gen Y: Why They’re Your Salon’s Greatest Asset
Entitled and needy—sound like Gen Y? What about generous and innovative? According to Nick Arrojo, owner of Arrojo Studio in NYC, Gen Y has a lot of great qualities—you just need to know how to bring them out.
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Managing Your Education Expectations
Follow Ray on Twitter @raycivello Salon owners who want to successfully develop their staff — and get the most from their education dollars — should first determine what result they want their training to have. Most types of education will accomplish one of two goals: to improve technique or to inspire. Both goals are [...]
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