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The Eco Edge: Consumers Seeking "Green" Services and Products

By Anne Moratto / posted by Lauren Salapatek | Updated: 04/19/2013 11:13:00 AM
As educated consumers continue to seek green conscience services and products, salons that provide alternatives are carving out a market advantage.
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Spa Hopping: Bridal Package Ideas

By Stacey Soble | Updated: 04/18/2013 2:58:00 PM
In preparation for wedding season, some ISPA members give us look at their spa bridal packages.
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Is Your State Under Red Alert?

By Stacey Soble | Updated: 04/03/2013 4:42:00 PM
Across the country, there are legislative and regulatory issues that have the ability to impact the future for cosmetology students, service providers, distributors, salon and spa owners, distributors and manufacturers. From restrictions on student funding to state threats on licensing requirements, from tip taxation to specific ingredient regulation—as an industry, we need to be aware of these issues, learn how they affect us, and get involved to actively support our industry so it can continue to survive and thrive. Read more.
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The Chair/Suite Rental Phenomenon

Updated: 03/29/2013 10:41:00 AM
As the salon suite rental operations are popping up in towns across the country, independent salon owners are shocked when a percentage of their staff migrates to what they perceive is a more lucrative lifestyle. SALON TODAY checked in with Cyrus Bulsara, president of Professional Consultants and Resources, a leading salon industry strategic consultants and data source, to find out more about this trend.
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Silver Linings Walkouts

Updated: 03/29/2013 10:01:00 AM
Watching millions of dollars in revenue walk out the salon door when multiple stylists resign can be the first step toward a failed business. But for these three owners, it was the motivation to strengthen their leadership, operations, culture and talent development.
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Are You Ready For Prime Time?

Updated: 03/29/2013 9:37:00 AM
After analyzing their appointment histories, these salons identify their scheduling sweet spots--open hours when they can be the most productive and profitable.
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