How to Lead
Most salon and spa owners pick up leadership skills along the way. Akari's Alan Llabos discusses the qualities that good leaders possess and offers the steps for building your own leadership skilss.
by Allan Labos
Silver Linings Walkouts
WATCHING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN REVENUE WALK OUT THE SALON DOOR WHEN MULTIPLE STYLISTS RESIGN CAN BE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A FAILED BUSINESS. BUT FOR THESE THREE OWNERS, IT WAS THE MOTIVATION TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP, OPERATIONS, CULTURE AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT.
The Head and Heart of Leaders
IN PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST 2 TO 10 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, TOM KUHN EXPLORES WHAT QUALITIES CREATE A LEADER.
Fresh Ideas for Boosting Revenue
AS A SALON OWNER, IT’S NATURAL TO SEE YOURSELF AS THE ONE PERSON WHO MUST COME UP WITH NEW BUSINESS-BUILDING STRATEGIES. BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THAT INSPIRING IDEAS ALSO CAN COME FROM YOUR STAFF AND YOUR OUTSIDE PARTNERS. THIS MONTH, WE INVITED LEADERS TO SHARE STRATEGIES THAT KICK-START SALES
Build a Better Team
As part of his blog series on branding, Akari's Allan Labos talks about the importance of a great team and offers you 10 steps on building a powerful one.
by Allan Labos
Club Intrigue: Stylists Educating Stylists
At Club Intrigue at the Intrigue Salon in Atlanta, Georgia, stylists from different salons are converging and elevating their art by teaching each other.
by Stacey Soble
The Art of Learning
Thom Ciarniello infuses an art class into his in-salon education program, stretching his staff's creativity, building teamwork, and igniting their enthusiasm.
Team Announcements from Eufora International
Eufora International announces new team appointments.
by Anne Moratto
Having it All
What does "having it all" mean to the contemporary woman working in the professional beauty industry, and is it possible? Salon Today explores the stories of 13 mighty women and discovers how they define success.
by Stacey Soble
Thinking to a Higher Order
In order for salons to compete with serious retailers, blogger Dr. Leon Alexander challenges salon owners to think creatively when it comes to education and to offer business education to service providers, or what he calls thinking to a higher order.
The Stylist's Champion: Harry D. Wood
After a successful 20-year styling career and several leadership roles at the Van Michael Salon in Atlanta, Georgia, Harry D. Wood felt that developing an educational program that helped stylists excel at their careers and enhance their income was his next entrepreneurial progression.
S.T.A.R. Competition Results at Bellus Academy
Bellus Academy encourages students to challenge themselves with the S.T.A.R. Competition.
by Anne Moratto
Strategies' Incubator Day Two with SALON TODAY 200 Salon Owners!
Strategies' Incubator Day Two on Monday, March 19, 2012. SALON TODAY 200 salon owners returned for another business building day where they were taught how to improve Team Service in their salons and how to implement Team-Based Pay.
Perspectives: Managing Personalities
Any business is, to a large degree, defined by the personalities who work there. In the best case, harmony and teamwork prevail, but sometimes, the same passionate and committed personalities can also bring unwanted drama.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Leadership skills have a direct impact on the business profit of your salon or spa. Building a strong, cohesive salon and spa team is vital for the growth of your business
The Changing Color Landscape
Red Chocolate founders David Adams and Virginia Meyer built an advanced color education company focusing on color business and technique. Adams will share color wisdom at Serious Business, but first they spoke with editor Stacey Soble about the changing color landscape.
Workplace Mentoring
A MENTORING EXPERT AND AUTHOR STUDIES ACAPELLO SALONS & SPAS AND OWNER JUNE JULIANO’S UNIQUE COACHING SYSTEM.