How One Salon Engaged its Expert Clients to Help Guide their Reopening
In Mississippi, Lisa Cochran searches her database, selects clients with expertise in social distancing and safety protocols, invites them in for a soft opening and asks them to audit her policies and procedures.
by Stacey Soble
4 Ways to Ensure Your Hold Harmless Waiver is Valid and Enforceable Before You Reopen Your Salon
As salons move toward reopening, owners need to consider asking their incoming clients to sign a "Hold Harmless Waiver," a document that releases the salon from liability should the client contract COVID-19. In this blog, Attorney Kelley Keller explains what the document is, why it's important, when it's not enforceable, and what needs to be in it.
Two Salons Leverage Technology to Keep Systems Running Smoothly
From surveying clients about new retail products to holding clients accountable for missed appointments, SpotOn helps salon owners run more efficient and productive operations.
Sponsored by SpotOn
Attend a Virtual VisionQuest to Help You Move Forward
Eufora International’s VisionQuest features inspiring keynote speakers coming at you virtually and free of charge. Topics on Monday 4/27 include Mindfulness as Mental Fitness and Marketing Strategy for Stylists with Britt Seva.
by Anne Moratto
Sanitation Checklist for Reopening
Are you taking all these steps before you open your doors?
Reopening: How To Move Forward Safely
In the coming weeks, the minds of salon owners and managers will shift to the reopening process after shutdowns from COVID-19? What will our new reality look like, and what can you do to keep your team, your guests and yourself safe? STX's Jeff Mason forecasts some thoughts on future sanitation processes and how to prepare your business now for the reopening.
Three Things V's Barbershop is Working On Right Now
To help support their members through the COVID-19 crisis, ISBN's online newsletter MUSE shares the ideas and words of encouragement from salon leaders. Here, Emily Brown COO of V's Barbershop shares the three things she's focused on, a bright idea and how she's keeping her spirits up each day while sheltering in place.
A Year of Business Transformation for Metropolis Hair Fashions
Winning SALON TODAY's Total Salon Makeover initiated a year of change for Metropolis Hair Fashions in Knoxville, Tennessee. Read the salon's diary of transformation, and find out how the owner plans to keep change a constant now that the makeover is completed.
by Stacey Soble
SALON TODAY's SalonShare Resource Center Shares Important Documents to Get You Through COVID-19
As you pivot to take care of your team, your clients and your business during the COVID-19 crisis, SALON TODAY initiates a resource center where other salon owners and industry experts are sharing valuable documents that you can use as inspiration to create your own.
by Stacey Soble
10 Step Action Plan for Stylists and Owners
These steps will lead you from fear into action. Stylists and salon owners will find usable information that will help steer them through these troubled waters.
by Anne Moratto
15 Ways to Work ON Your Business When You Can't Work IN Your Business
If the COVID-19 pandemic has you closing your doors for the next two weeks, that doesn't mean you can't continue to work on your business. SALON TODAY gives you a list of ideas.
by Stacey Soble
Communication Maintains Connections During COVID-19
In this blog, STX Cloud's Jeff Mason offers a number of ideas for strengthening your business during a the COVID-19 business slowdown or closure. Now is the time to roll up your sleeves and get busy.
VIDEO: Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
They will also provide businesses with an immediate 3-month tax holiday.
by Anne Moratto
10 Business Communication Tips to Take Back Control During COVID-19 Crisis
The World Health Organization's announcement about COVID-19 pandemic is raising many uncertainties and questions about the way business will now be conducted around the world. In the face of this unusual situation, companies often do not know what to do and how to communicate with customers, partners and even their own employees. The founder of the digital communication agency Blue Oceans PR share tips on how to manage this situation.
Salon Labor and Wage Laws Focus of PBA Symposium
Beauty experts took a deep dive into compliance for owners. The event was sold-out.
by Anne Moratto
Accepting Mobile Payments With a Point-of-Sale System
How do you set up your salon to accept mobile payments? Consider using an mPOS — a point-of-sale program on a portable device that functions the same way as a register would.
ALERT: New 2020 Law Requires CA Booth Renters to Meet These Requirements
While this law doesn’t apply outside of California, it could become a model for other states. Salons utilizing renters will have to run a much tighter ship and booth renters will need to show specific ways in which they are independent from the salon owner.
by Anne Moratto