And then there are all the OTHER costs – like water and electricity… Ever think about the nitty gritty of salon maintenance? What if a faucet is leaking or a light doesn’t work… or worse? When drains clog, water lines break, and your air conditioning quits working on the hottest day of the summer…
Read moreName Your Salon Salon Owner Start-Up Step #1 Should You Or Shouldn’t You? Do you need to name your salon? And are you looking for a unique salon name? Catchy hair salon names will help your business grow. The #1 QUESTION to choose a salon name I hear most often is, “Should I use my…
Read moreAs a salon owner, obviously, you’ll want to get paid for your services. Make it easy for your customers and be successful! Salon Owner Start-Up – Step #3: Accept Credit Cards! Your next step is to choose a merchant account so you can accept credit cards at your salon. You could be on…
Read moreAre you ready to take the next Steps to Freedom? Fantastic! Once you’ve filled out your Salon Plaza leasing packet and secured your studio with a deposit, you must take these 7 easy steps to freedom to get your business up and running. 1. Get Your Business Licenses Before you submit your license, you’ll…
Read moreHaving an easy to read, eye-catching salon business card is important for salon success. It lets your clients know how to get in touch with you easily. Take time to do this important step well. Here are 9 tips on what to do to get it right: 1. Salon Name Have you decided on…
Read moreWhen it comes to hair salon inventory… How will you be sure you’re getting the lowest, best price? Hair salon inventory purchasing and control is a key task of managing a successful salon. Shop around to find a reliable supplier of your preferred products at competitive prices. It’s worth the trouble to take the…
Read moreHow you handle your client reception area will be KEY to the success of your salon. Imagine this. Here you are, a brand new salon owner, dealing with inventory, repairs, billing, staff… either acting as the receptionist or managing one – you feel like superwoman or superman – or are simply just worn out….
Read moreIt’s hard enough just to BE an employee – Think how hard it must be to HAVE employees! Or, Keep Great Hairstylists. As a salon owner with several chairs to fill, you have a major challenge. You must find, hire and keep great hairstylists and other salon professionals who share the same dream and…
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