Can You Write Off Your Salon's Good Works?
Salon industry tax advisor Larry Kopsa examines a salon's different charitable options and the tax ramifications of each.
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.
Getting No-Shows Down to Zero
By leveraging her software program's automated text confirmation program, a California salon owner dramatically improves her no-show rate.
by Stacey Soble
Reflecting on NAHA: Lunatic Fringe
Does your salon have what it takes to put a team together for NAHA? SALON TODAY visits with Lunatic Fringe's Steven Robertson, who helped lead his salon to a Salon Team of the Year award in 2013.
by Stacey Soble
Reflecting on NAHA: Jackson Ruiz Salon
Allen Ruiz, co-owner of Jackson Ruiz, discusses what it takes to put together a winning submission for NAHA's Salon Team of the Year award.
by Stacey Soble
Reflecting on NAHA: Salon Pure
Anna Pacitto from Montreal's Salon Pure reflects on what it takes to create a winning NAHA Team of the Year entry.
by Stacey Soble
5 Questions to Ask When Shopping for Salon Software
When shopping for a software management system, MINDBODY's Stephanie Jennings helps you narrow your search with these five questions you should ask any software vendor.
by Stacey Soble
Come See Us in NOLA!
Stop by the SALON TODAY booth at Serious Business this weekend and meet the team!
by Stacey Soble
A Party for the SALON TODAY 200
The owners of this year's SALON TODAY 200 salons and spas will gather in New Orleans this weekend at a reception in their honor.
by Stacey Soble
Does Your Salon Need a Pick-Me-Up?
Enter SALON TODAY's Total Salon Makeover competition and you could be eligible for prizes totaling more than $30,000, thanks to Keratin Complex, STX, and Takara Belmont. Find out what you need to do!
by Stacey Soble
Spoke and Weal: Launching a New Salon Venture
As Spoke and Weal prepares to open its San Francisco and Los Angeles locations, owners Joy Reyman and Christine Thompson talk about the success and setbacks or launching a new salon venture.
by Stacey Soble
Neil Ducoff's 10 No-Compromise Resolutions for 2014
Neil Ducoff, the No-Compromise guru and founder of Strategies, offers salon and spa owners 10 resolutions to work on for 2014.
by Stacey Soble
A First Look at the 2014 SALON TODAY 200 Cover
Meet the salon and spa owners who grace the cover of this year's SALON TODAY 200 cover.
by Stacey Soble
Jonathan Antin Shares His Secrets to Selling Gift Cards Online
Celebrity Stylist and Salon Owner Jonathan Antin shares his secret for successful online gift card sales.
by Stacey Soble
2014 SALON TODAY 200: Technology
Introducing the 2014 SALON TODAY 200 honorees for Technology.
by Stacey Soble
2014 SALON TODAY 200: Retention and Referral Programs
Introducing the 2014 SALON TODAY 200 honorees for Retention and Referral Programs.
by Stacey Soble
2014 SALON TODAY 200: Growth, Part Two
Introducing the final 50 honorees in the 2014 SALON TODAY 200 Growth category.
by Stacey Soble
2014 SALON TODAY 200: Growth, Part One
In the 11th day of our "12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200," we introduce you to the first 50 (alphabetically) honorees in the Growth category for 2014.
by Stacey Soble