The Business of Beauty
Cindi Quinn-Ventura knew she was going to work in the beauty industry long before she ever opened Katherine Drew Salon in Livonia, Michigan—she just wasn’t sure what her career was going to look like.
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8 Ways to Introduce Your Eco-Efforts to Clients
If you're implementing new environmental sustainability efforts during Earth Month and beyond, make sure to share the developments with your clients. Research has shown both new customers and stylists are attracted to brands that stand with Mother Nature.
Learn How to Visualize and Actualize Success on a Personal and Professional Level
The Success Guidebook helps readers find inspiration, motivation and a pathway to live their best, most fulfilling lives.
'125 Successful Ways' to Launch Sustainable Journey during Earth Month
As we celebrate Earth Month, Sustain Beauty Co.'s Valorie Tate offers owners 125 tips to help green their businesses.
The Top 5 Dumpster Diving Tips from Sustainable Mazey
With Earth Day around the corner, Mazey Heidman, owner of Sustain Salon in Oklahoma City helps you get your waste under control with five of her top tips for dumpster diving.
Style & Substance: Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act for Salon Owners and Stylists
Recent legislation passed by Congress may require you to jump one more hurdle. Find about about the Corporate Transparency Act and how it may apply to you.
Are Toxic Bosses Driving Away Talent? Embracing True Leadership Instead
If you're experiencing issues with team dynamics or noticing a high turnover rate, the problem might not lie with the capabilities of your team but rather the style of leadership they are under.
Managing Multiple Locations: How to Keep Thriving (and Stay Sane) as Your Brand Grows
Scaling operations across multiple locations can be challenging, especially if you’re intent on maintaining a consistent brand experience. Boulevard's Skya Jones outlines four Must Dos for any owner considering branching out.
How to Start a Challenging Conversation
Are you facing a management issue that requires having a tough chat with an employee or colleague. Coach Bonnie Bonadeo taps into the Communication Qube to help you get started.
5 Misconceptions About Business Body Language That Could Be Costing You
Whether you're interviewing a new job candidate or making a presentation in the community, what you say with your body can be as important as your words. A body language expert breaks down five misconceptions about business body language.
by Stacey Soble
10 Focus Projects for Your Salon Business
As you survey the year ahead, it's a challenge to decide where to focus your leadership attention. Coach Nikki Le offers 10 projects for the year ahead, complete with helpful tips for each one.
Five Easy Wins Against Plastic from Gordon Salons
The salon company has achieved carbon neutral status, removing more CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere than the five Illinois salons produce combined. Here, Salon Manager Alexis Lopez shares five easy wins the beauty group has made against single-use plastics.
You Can Have Your Best Year Ever
As Salon Owner Amy Pal sets her goals for 2024, she also shares her principles and encourages fellow salon owners to pen their own.
Understanding the Green Name Game
In a world where everyone is rushing to make an environmental claim, the various terms can seem interchangeable, but they're not. Using them incorrectly, and your business can be accused of greenwashing. James Alba, owner of the B-Hive Organic Salon is here to help you keep your green terms straight.
Unlocking Hidden Wealth: 5 Innovative Ways Hairstylists Can Prosper in 2024
As a stylist, there are many ways to boost your profitability beyond the chair. Coach Dawna Jarvis unlocks five possibilities to consider in the new year.
3 Strategies for Skyrocketing Salon Success
Solopreneur Ryan Sanger shares his journey to building a $400K a year business while working just three days a week. He outlines his strategic decisions and disciplined actions.
The Top 10 States Where Small Business is Set to Boom in 2024
Looking to launch a new barbership or salon location? The Small Business Blog analyzed search data for more than 100 terms related to 'small business,' predicting where business will boom in 2024.