How to Groom Your A-Team
Ryan Cortello and Courtney Costello developed a solid system for fueling salon growth by focusing on their team at Cortello Salon in Jacksonville, Florida. Whether you’ve only been in business a few years or are an industry veteran, it’s tempting to spend revenue on updating your space, investing in new technology or financing […]
READ MORE »Six Tips for Opening a New Location
Ruiz Salon in Austin, Texas Is your salon so busy that clients are clamoring to get an appointment? Have you run out of chairs for new stylists? Maybe it’s time to open a new location. Or maybe not. Heath Smith, co-owner and director of operations for Ruiz Salon in Austin, Texas (with co-owner Allen Ruiz) [...]
READ MORE »Dig Deep at Serious Business
Choosing where to spend your education dollars isn’t always a slam-dunk decision. Lots of factors apply: What current trends do you want your staff to learn? Do you want to make your color department stronger? Where is your staff the weakest? What are they most interested in learning more about? Of course, these questions apply [...]
READ MORE »NAHA Know-How: Creating Your Best Entry
The North American Hairstyling Awards will soon be open for 2018 entries. Starting December 1, 2017 through February 8, 2018, applicants can learn more about the competition and submit their NAHA photos to https://probeauty.org/naha/.
READ MORE »Opposites Attract Success: Leveraging Strengths in a Business Relationship
James Amato and Terry McKee, owners of Nuovo Salons in Sarasota, FL Going into business with a partner is not a decision to take lightly. Personality, professionalism, integrity and management skills all have to be analyzed in a potential partner. And when a partnership doesn’t work, a business is at stake—employees and clients are both [...]
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