Plan a Black Friday-Style Rush
In the third installment in his retail-focused blog series, Akari Owner Allan Labos shares tips for successfully planning and hosting a huge, Black Friday-style event.
by Allan Labos
2013 Salon Today 200
AS THE OWNER of a thriving business, the leader of your team, and a player in a vibrant industry, you need to shake things up from time to time. It re-energizes your business, draws attention from your community and keeps your staff on their toes.
by Stacey Soble
8 Strategies for Boosting Retail Sales
Allan Labos, retail guru and owner of Akari in Portland, Maine, is back with his second blog on retailing, which details 8 strategies for boosting a salon's sales.
by Allan Labos
12 Days of ST200: Announcing the 2nd Half of Growth
On the last day of our 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, we reveal the second half of the honorees in the category of growth.
by Stacey Soble
Why You Should Advertise on Smartphones
Linkup Marketing's Valorie Reavis shows you how to get the most out of your salon marketing budget with Smartphone advertising.
Build Your Own Thriving Retail Program
Our newest blogger, Allan Labos, owner of Akari Salon in Portland, Maine, details how he overhauled his retail program, making it so profitable he was able to purchase his 20,000-square-foot building.
by Allan Labos
12 Days of ST200: Announcing the First 50 in Growth
On the 11th day of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200 we reveal the first 50 2013 honorees in the category of Growth.
by Stacey Soble
Personal Service Using Tablets at the Chair
Shortcuts CEO Paul Tate takes a look at how the tablet will change the chairside consultation and strengthen the relationship between the stylist and the client.
by Paul Tate
12 Days of ST200: Announcing Retail and Merchandising
In Day 9 of the 12 Days of SALON TODAY 200, we introduce you to the 2013 honorees in the category of Retail and Merchandising.
by Stacey Soble
Facebook Your Way to Success
One in every 13 people worldwide are active Facebook users, according to onlineschools.org. That’s 500,000,000 people who regularly rely on social media. These interactions based on profiles users create, allow you to find old friends, update your “status,” write on friends’ “walls” and more. A Facebook profile is a peephole into your life that others around you can view. Read about why you should consider creating two separate Facebooks, and get tips and tricks of what you can do to boost your portfolio with the help of the one and only--Facebook.
12 Days of ST200: Announcing Philanthropy Honorees
On Day 8 of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, we announce the 2013 honorees in the category of Philanthropy.
by Stacey Soble
Stylish Carrying Cases for Stylists and Colorists
Check out these durable, stylish carrying cases for beauty professionals. These cases organize, protect, transport and store styling tools and accessories.
The 12 Days of ST200: Announcing Recruitment and Training
Here's a first look at the 2013 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in the category of Recruitment and Training.
by Stacey Soble
Overcoming the Winter Sales Slump
The Profitability Project's Frank Gambuzza and Scott Missad show you how to avoid slow sales in January and February by tying winter incentives to holiday sales.
Ted Gibson To Host Hairdressers Helping Hairdressers
Ted Gibson fills us in on his efforts to help victims of Hurricane Sandy as the host of Hairdressers Helping Hairdressers
The 12 Days of ST200: Announcing Customer Service Honorees
These salons captured honors in the 2013 SALON TODAY 200 category of Customer Service.
by Stacey Soble
Hairdressers Helping Hairdressers: Beauty Event for Sandy Victims
The salon industry is coming together to raise awareness and money for hairdressers impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
by Anne Moratto