In The Know
Welcome to The Shout Lounge
In Stacey Soble's exclusive podcast interview with Linkup Marketing's Valorie Reavis, we learn about The Shout Lounge, a new social media management tool designed to save salon owners time and make their content 'shout.'
by Stacey Soble
The Art of Business
Salon professional pack the house for Raylon's Art of Business seminar as an impressive lineup of industry notables takes the stage.
by Stacey Soble
Targets for Salon Owners
At America's Beauty Show, Wella's Pete Castellanos gives salon owners some important business-building goals, and shows them exactly how high to aim.
by Stacey Soble
Embrace a New Level of Loyalty
Advice from Valorie Reavis of Linkup Marketing about digital loyalty schemes that salons can use.
CosmoProf Taps Schedulicity as Preferred Scheduling Partner
CosmoProf, a division of Beauty Systems Group, LLC and leading provider of professional-only salon products and support, recently announced an exclusive partnership with Schedulicity, which deals with online appointment scheduling for small businesses.
DeGraw's Three Success Principles
Even though David DeGraw opened David Michael Hair Studio as the economy was collapsing, he's continuously posted growth and received numerous accolades for his business success. Discover his three principles for success.
by Stacey Soble
Creating Well-Rounded Service Providers
In this month's Profitability Project, Frank Gambuzza and Scott Missad share the details behind a successful in-salon mentoring program.
ColorProof Launches CrazySmooth System
ColorProof Evolved Color Care is launching its new CrazySmooth System to fight frizz and add smoothness and shine.
Karla Lopez-Martinez named Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
Karla Lopez-Martinez, co-owner of the Gila Rut Aveda Salon-Otay Ranch Town Center in San Diego, was named Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 by the National Latina Business Association.
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.
Neil Ducoff Releases Fast Forward-Second Edition Book
Strategies' Neil Ducoff releases a second edition of Fast Forward, a best-selling business management book for the professional salon and spa industry, for its fourth press run.
by Stacey Soble
Hair on the Fly: A Video by Brig Van Osten
Brig Van Osten took up a camera to create a new video that spotlights her staff, her skills and a beautiful makeover.
by Anne Moratto
Being Present in NOLA
The 16th annual Serious Business conference in New Orleans inspired attendees with education that was as motivational as it was informative.
by Stacey Soble
How Food Affects the Skin
The International Dermal Institute's Dr. Claudia Aguirre breaks down the facts and shows you what foods to eat for optimal skin.
MINDBODY Partners with SpaFinder Wellness
MINDBODY parnters with SpaFinder Wellness, allowing salons and spas that use the software to seamlessly accept SpaFinder gift cards.
by Stacey Soble
PR on the Go
When I bumped into Wendy White-McCown at Serious Business 2013, I discovered her clever way of sharing her ST200 honor with passersby.
by Stacey Soble
Free Webinar Training From Shortcuts
Free business-boosting webinars crafted to help salons push up revenue and attract high-yield clients will be offered from Shortcuts every month during 2013. Twice a month, experts in their respective areas will explore ways to work smarter, from how to market effectively to get new clients to how to measure success against similar salons in similar areas.