Surprising Our SOTY Winner
When we learned that Ginger Bay Salon and Spa had won our SALONS OF THE YEAR competition just days before a video shoot we already planned of the salon, we couldn't resist taking advantage of the opportunity to surprise owner Laura Ortmann with the good news!
by Stacey Soble
Mirror Technology To Display Videos in Reflection
Recently, while waiting to board a flight at Chicago's O'Hare airport, I was super excited when I approached the mirror in the restroom and was greeted not only by my face, but ALSO by some pretty cool mirror technology in my reflection.
Productivity in Action
WHILE THE RECESSION had salons around the country taking a look at existing clients with new eyes and appreciating them just a little bit more, nowhere was that more true than in Saginaw, Michigan.
by Stacey Soble
Productivity vs. More Clients
For a salon business, continually gaining new clients is important, but the simplest, cleanest, most profitable way to really grow your company is to maximize your existing client base.
Perspectives: Summertime Blues
We all love summer weather and its wealth of outdoor activities, but enjoying all that fun in the sun can keep clients out of the salon. Here are a few ideas for boosting business during the summer slump.
Stacey Soble with Dennis Snow
Before customer service expert Dennis Snow takes the stage at PBA Symposium, he joined Stacey Soble at Business Builders to talk about what Mickey and his friends at the Disney World Company can teach salon owners about establishing superior customer service.
by Stacey Soble
The 2 to 10 Project
A special research study gathers the owners of small, multi-unit salon operations together to share data and best practices.
by Stacey Soble
Accounting Tool for Small Business Salon Stylists
SALON TODAY talked to David Manske, Midwest Software Engineer for Salon Suite Accounting. Recently Manske, build a straight-forward accounting tool for small business salon stylists. With the help from his mother, a salon stylist, the initial product started as a simple excel spreadsheet and evolved to what it is today.
Patrick McIvor's Spread the Love Experience
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OPI's NEW Pre-Cut Nail Strip Designs
Known for their trendsetting polish, OPI has gone the next step in the nail world—PRE-CUT nail strip designs for instant nail art that lasts for weeks.
The Ancient Art of Eyebrow Threading
The ancient method of hair removal through eyebrow threading is attributed most commonly to Indian origins, but has also been used for centuries throughout the Middle East and parts of East Asia. Threading in the United States is becoming more prevalent and readily accessible, and some people are starting to turn to eyebrow threading as their preferred method of hair removal. MODERN talked to Vas and Sonal Maniatis, owners of Seva Salon in Highland Park, who specialize in the art of brow-shaping and facial hair removal by threading and waxing.
Calling All Stylists Who Want Free Foil!
Foil It is offering their customers free foil! Find out how you can reap the benefits of this opportunity.
The Money Puzzle
It’s a simple fact of business. For almost every decision you make in your business, there’s a money factor involved.
by Stacey Soble
The Digital Frontier: Exploring Social Media Opportunities
UNFORTUNATELY MANY SALON OWNERS view social media as just another chore, instead of a fabulous opportunity to engage with clients and prospect for new ones.
by Stacey Soble
The Bottom Line: Finding More Profit
IN THE END, it’s not about how much money you bring in, it’s about how much you take home.
by Stacey Soble
Color Conservation: Don’t Throw Money Down the Drain
AT THE INTERSECTION of environmental sustainability and advanced technology, exciting new things are developing as a company known for the color formulation needs of ink and paint industry are taking a closer look at hair color.
by Stacey Soble
Earth Angels: Sustainable Choices That are Good for Business
AS YOU MAKE DECISIONS for your business, what’s good for the environment can be good for your bottom line.
by Stacey Soble