Don’t Burn Bridges: When Rehiring Works
Any seasoned salon owner knows the secret to hiring and retaining good stylists is to hire for character, not just skill. “I’m also looking for open-mindedness,” says Tim Belcher, owner of two Whole Aveda salon locations in the Tampa area. “When a candidate in an interview asks me about commission first, that’s a red flag […]
READ MORE »Shelter from the Storm: The Salon Spa Relief Fund
After Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, Neill Corporation’s Debra Neill Baker and Edwin Neill founded The Salon and Spa Relief Fund (SSRF), a non-profit organization established to help salon and spa owners and their employees rebuild their lives and businesses after a natural disaster or a fire. The SSRF gathers donations throughout the year […]
READ MORE »Take Your Salon to the Next Level with The Salon People Business Academy
A few years ago, Tom Petrillo, CEO of The Salon People realized the luxury salon market was under siege. “Really successful hairdressers were leaving the luxury salon world to move into the booth rental environment,” he says. “So, salons were ceasing to grow or even experiencing revenue decreases […]
READ MORE »Barbara De Laere on Aveda’s Vision for the Future
Source: Instagram In these last few tumultuous months, Aveda stylists, owners and educators stepped up with strength and resilience. Barbara De Laere, Global Brand President, Aveda, recently addressed the Aveda network, acknowledging their tremendous leadership and providing guidance for the rest of 2020 and into the new year. “You have always been a crucial part [...]
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