Great Leadership Ensures Industry Thrives Through Change
At this year's International SalonSpa Business Network conference, owners of multi-unit salons learn how to embrace changes in the industry by strengthening their leadership potential.
Top Tips for Recruiting Beauty School Students
One of the best ways to grow your own team is to hire them right out of school and train them in your systems, but how do you get your salon in front of graduating students? Be Inspired's Kati Whitledge offers some key tips for networking with your local cosmetology schools.
Profit-Driving Strategies for Spring and Summer
Client referral programs, retail incentives, working with assistants, and employee bonus programs--SALON TODAY recommends a list of stories that all aim to bring more profit to the bottom line.
Inventing the Future of Retailing
Retail trends expert Cate Trotter spotlights the disruptions in retail trends, and offers suggestions for connecting your clients with your retail products.
by Stacey Soble
Is the Staffing Shortage a Myth?
While today’s salons stretch themselves to recruit and retain top talent, some key management practices with current staff members may help on both fronts.
New Head of Education at Pulp Riot Gears Up for a Colorful Future
Tracey Hughes talks about the expanding curriculum Pulp Riot will be offering and also how joining the Riot Squad can be a transforming experience for a stylist.
by Anne Moratto
On Demand Beauty Education: Bellus Academy and NickEducation Launch Bellus.Inspo.Pro Platform
A new platform providing cosmetology and barbering students with a content-rich, ever evolving online education portal.
What's the Cost of Workplace Drama in the Beauty Industry?
Cy Wakeman, a leadership expert and best-selling author, will scrutinize the impact of drama in the workplace at the 2019 ISBN conference, helping the salon owners find strategies for eliminating drama and helping team members focus on what's important.
by Stacey Soble
Facing Up to the Disruptive Factors Ahead
Uber and Lyft totally changed the future of the taxi industry--what are the disruptions ahead in the professional beauty and what should salon owners do to prepare? Scott Missad, president of ISBN and CEO of Gene Juarez Salons and Spas weighs in with this insightful blog.
6 Ways to Develop a Million Dollar Mindset
According to Ronit Enos, business strategist and performance coach, when you have clarity and a healthy mindset, you can accomplish anything. Read more.
by Anne Moratto
Harry Wood Shows Stylists How He Brings in $60K in Retail Sales
As a co author of Six-Figure Sales, Harry Wood walks stylists through his process for educating clients about retail which helps him bring in more than $60,000 a year in retail sales.
by Stacey Soble
“Become What You Imagine”: Eufora 2019 Global Connection
More than 1,200 stylists and salon owners gathered at the company’s two-day, bi-annual event in San Diego.
by Anne Moratto
Women in Leadership: Karen Gordon
As Cosmetologists Chicago prepares for America's Beauty Show in late March, our Women in Leadership series talks with the newest president of the association, Karen Gordon. In a candid interview, she shares her history, her thoughts and her goals for her tenure ahead.
STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: Erica Keelen's Hair Love
Erica Keelen doesn't do things by halves. This artist, lady boss, and competition coach is building on the traditional salon model with passion and drive. Here's a peek at her journey.
by Anne Moratto
Show Your Community Some Love This Valentine's Day
Ask not what your community can do for you, but what you can do for your community. Author Quint Studer encourages business owners to adopt some community betterment projects this Valentine's Day.
Understanding Your Staffing Needs for Continued Growth
As the owners of Gordon Salon with four locations around Highland Park, IL, Pamela and Anthony Gordon implemented strategies that put the right people on the right bus in the right seats. Learn more of their strategies.
by Stacey Soble
The Myth of Motivation: 6 Ways to Shift Your Employee's Behaviors
Gene Juarez Salons and Spas has developed six pillars of future-preparing so their teams are ready for the future.