2014 SALON TODAY 200: Customer Service
Introducing the 2014 SALON TODAY 200 Customer Service honorees.
by Stacey Soble
Stacey Soble
Director of Brand Content Strategy
Stacey Soble has been involved in the conversation of salon business for more than two decades—as a reporter, a consultant and as the editor in chief of SALON TODAY. She has been responsible for growing the brand's celebrated recognition programs, SALON TODAY 200 and SALONS OF THE YEAR, and has launched two new competitions in recent years--STAMP (SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program) and the SALON TODAY Total Makeover Competition. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of salon business at industry events.
2014 SALON TODAY 200: Compensation and Benefits
Introducing the 2014 SALON TODAY 200 Compensation and Benefits honorees.
by Stacey Soble
2014 SALON TODAY 200: Advanced Education
Introducing the 2014 ST200 Honorees in Advanced Education.
by Stacey Soble
7 Success Strategies for Small Business Saturday
November 30 is Small Business Saturday--here are seven great strategies to help you boost sales.
by Stacey Soble
Mindbody Launches App Which Links Consumers to Their Network
MINDBODY's new app, MINDBODY Connect, links consumers to wellness and beauty providers in its large and growing network.
by Stacey Soble
Unique Salon Greetings and Salutations
The way a salon or spa welcomes and says goodbye to a guest is just as critical as the quality of the service in making a good impression--check out these inspired ways salons make their guests feel welcome.
by Stacey Soble
3 Technology Trends for 2014
Shortcuts' Paul Tate predicts that mobile technology, predictive purchasing and big data are three trends that will impact the salon industry in 2014.
by Stacey Soble
Miracolor Hair Studio Hosts Night of Beauty for Think Grey
After one of its clients loses a son to brain cancer, Miracolo Hair Studio steps up to raise money for her new foundation, Think Grey.
by Stacey Soble
Top Shelf: Lydia Sarfati's "Success At Your Fingertips"
Vito Mazza, owner of Vito Mazza Salon and Spa, reviews Lydia Sarfati's new book, "Success at Your Fingertips: How to Succeed in the Skincare Business."
by Stacey Soble
One Lush Lounge
FACES DaySpa Owner Patricia Owen takes a thriving department and creates a whole new business with her Lash Studio reminiscent of Old Hollywood.
by Stacey Soble
Zona Salons' Prosperity Panel Illustrates Success
Knowing that success doesn’t just measure how much stylists earn, but how much they keep, Boston-area salon owner Frank Zona organizes a Prosperity Panel to offer his team strategies for handling their finances.
by Stacey Soble
Behind SALON TODAY's November Neil Ducoff Cover
An inside look at the cover-making process and how the SALON TODAY team added some extra impact to the November-December cover featuring Strategies' Neil Ducoff.
by Stacey Soble
2014 Coaches and Consultants: Pure Beaute, Inc.
Pure Beauté is an international coaching, training, and consulting company that maximizes salon and spa success by bringing ART + BUSINESS to life to bridge the gap between passion and profits.
by Stacey Soble
2014 Coaches and Consultants: Life Creations Education
Life Creations Education provides salon and spa owners with the tools and knowledge to establish themselves as a brand and effectively market their niche, heighten sales and raise profitability, improve communication with coworkers and clients, and ultimately, increase their bottom line.
by Stacey Soble
2014 Coaches and Consultants: Evoke Brand Strategies
Evoke Brand Strategies solves business challenges through social media.
by Stacey Soble
2014 Coaches and Consultants: The Beauty Agents
The Beauty Agents offer educators and education in hair, nails, skin and business to support your professional, technical and profitable growth.
by Stacey Soble
2014 Coaches and Consultants: Group 3 Marketing
Group 3 Marketing helps salons and spas boost their business by focusing their marketing efforts toward current guests.
by Stacey Soble