The Chair/Suite Rental Phenomenon
As the salon suite rental operations are popping up in towns across the country, independent salon owners are shocked when a percentage of their staff migrates to what they perceive is a more lucrative lifestyle. SALON TODAY checked in with Cyrus Bulsara, president of Professional Consultants and Resources, a leading salon industry strategic consultants and data source, to find out more about this trend.
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.
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa Raises $17,500 for Hurricane Sandy Victims
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa recently hosted a holiday “Season of Giving” fundraiser to give back to the local communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. The December calendar of events included donating 10% of all gift card and retail purchases, a cut-a-thon, toy drive, coat and food drive.
Facebook Pushes Photos With Latest Update
Facebook has responded to the passion inspired by Pinterest and Instagram by updating its Newsfeed to both emphasize photographs but also give more control to users. In a move that could bring huge benefit to creative industries such as hairdressing, it’s important to prepare for what these changes may mean for brands, explains salon marketing expert Valorie Reavis.
Tech Talk with SALON TODAY
At America's Beauty Show, I ventured away from the loud runway and the busy vendors and sought out the knowledge at the technology booths to find out what's new and next in the world of salon and spa technology.
by Stacey Soble
2 to 10: Multi-Location Market Leaders
Qnity's Tom Kuhn details what's new in 2013 for the 2 to 10 Project.
by Tom Kuhn
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 Makings of A Mentor
Stacey Soble sits down with Eufora founder Don Bewley to talk about what makes a good mentor.
by Stacey Soble
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