Salon Leadership Series Part 1: Leaders Are Influencers
Be Inspired Salon's Kati Whitledge shares ideas on how leaders can be influencers, starting with visualizing where they are now and where they want to be in five years.
Are You Raking In 5-Star Reviews? If Not, Here’s How.
You drive by that new restaurant in town and wonder if you should give it a try. Your first step? Grabbing your phone and checking the place’s online reviews. If they’re good, you go ahead and make a reservation. If not, you probably pass. And guess what? This is exactly how prospective clients are assessing your salon.
Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software 2021
How to Even Out Cash Flow Using Business Financing
Cash flow issues can cause a salon business, especially a new one, to sink or swim. Fundera's Meredith Wood shares insights about why, how and when to use financing to calm the turbulence in cash flow management.
Customer Service: How To Keep Your Client Happy
It’s not just about doing great hair, makeup, nails or skin care. So much of keeping your client happy is customer service. Eric Fisher shares his ten tips on making the client feel valued and important.
How 2 Pros Found a Certified Organic Product Solution
While organic products have been available for hair and skin for years, recent technology has helped develop green products that also perform at a high level and smell great. Two beauty pros discuss how Intelligent Nutrients is helping them serve all their clients needs while sustaining the planet.
HairHoncho: All-In-One Free App for a Better Way to Run Your Business
Built to streamline, simplify, and lead to success, this new app was created by a designer whose hairdresser wife needed a better scheduling system--so he made her one.
by Anne Moratto
Rebooking Really Not Happening? This May Be Why
A guest blog post from the founder of HairHoncho, a new free app for stylists and clients, alike.
by Anne Moratto
Talk Data to Me: Salon Owners Define Opportunity, Measure Results at Data-Driven Salon Summit
The only event of its kind, Data-Driven Salon Summit hones in on success metrics, innovative business practices and technology tools to help salons grow.
by Anne Moratto
Are You Losing Money On Your Toning, Retouch Or Highlight Services?
The more you know, the more you save and the more money you make. That’s true of everything in your business. When you’re informed, you can make informed decisions. Knowing your numbers when it comes to hair color usage is particularly helpful because it’s so easy to over-use product and undercharge for services. Here’s how three salons, with the help of Vish software, http://www.getvish.com/demo/salontoday were able to analyze the data available at their fingertips to determine which services were losing money and which were producing healthy profits.
Sponsored by Vish
Barber Receives Grant to Create Safe Space in Shop for Neighborhood Kids
Donald (DC) Conley is the first barber to be awarded the #SchedulicityCares business grant of $5,000.00.
by Anne Moratto
Make Every Drop of Color Count with Vish Front Desk
A new feature from Vish makes sure your staff members document every color service their clients receive, preventing color revenue from walking out the front door.
by Stacey Soble
3 Important Financial Management “Tips” For Salon Owners
Are you dealing with credit card processing fees; tracking tips for taxes; even looking for ways to motivate your clients to tip your stylists well and often to supplement their incomes and keep them doing hair at your salon happily ever after? Tippy claims to reduce credit card processing fees for salon owners and increase tips for service professionals.
Sponsored by Tippy
Management Changes Announced at Kao Salon Division
Kao Salon Division announced several changes within the U.S. and Americas Region leadership teams.
The Positive Impact of Giving Back
Salon Cadence's Ronit Enos joins Anna Walsh and the team at Lola Hair Studio during a cut-a-thon to benefit Boston Children's Hospital, then the duo offer tips for hosting a philanthropic event.
by Stacey Soble
Guest or Client?
At the International SalonSpa Business Expo, Eurisko's Dr. Leon Alexander will attempt to change salon owners' perceptions about their consumers, which might just change their sales for the better.
by Stacey Soble
How to Harness Your Creativity in the Digital Age
Artist, author and entrepreneur Erik Wahl will open the International SalonSpa Business Network's conference, with a message for salon owners about using their creativity to the advantage of their businesses.
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.