Will It Play in Peoria?
In Editor Stacey Soble's monthly column, she snags an opportunity to watch Heather Bagby teach a Summit Stylist class and witnesses the power of stylists embracing their numbers.
Reps. LaHood and DelBene Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Beauty-Based Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit
The Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act (H.R. 6736) would modernize existing laws to provide relief to small businesses in the hair care and beauty service industry.
A Color Management System Streamlines the Service, Prevents Waste and Boosts Profitability
Developed by a colorist and former salon owner, the color management software system Vish eliminates waste, ensures consistent pricing and accurate record keeping, automates inventory and maximizes profitability on the salon's most popular service. Discover how it works.
Sponsored by Vish
4 Tips to Build a Profitable Salon
As a salon owner, it’s part of your long list of responsibilities to run a profitable salon. Building a profitable salon means providing your team, and yourself, with opportunities for freedom, security, benefits, growth, education and much more! But like most aspects of running a business, it’s not an easy task. Here's some advice from SALON TODAY blogger, Kati Whitledge.
Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying a Salon
Buying an existing salon is a quick way to jump into the beauty business, but it can also bring some headaches. Bruce Hakutizwi from us.businessesforsale.com offers you some important points to ponder when considering buying an existing salon.
ISBN Members Urged to Create the Future of Beauty
At the 2018 International Salon and Spa Business Network conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, attendees tackle challenges head on--whether that's scaling Camelback Mountain or addressing the many disruptions facing the beauty industry.
Successful Membership Model Benefits Clients, Owners and Staff
The President’s Club Barber Shop in Millburn, NJ, co-owned by Katie LaVecchia and Laura Aguilar, has found success with a membership model at its 10-month old barbershop spa.
5 Tips for Effective Service Pricing and Price Management
Pricing is one of the most important business decisions you will ever make as a haircutter. Here are five tips for effective pricing and price management.
by Ivan Zoot
5 Tips for Effective Service Pricing and Price Management
Pricing is one of the most important business decisions you will ever make as a haircutter. Here are five tips for effective pricing and price management.
by Ivan Zoot
What Salons and Spas Need to Know About the New Tax Law
In December, Congress passed and Trump signed the biggest tax bill into law since 1986. Is this a blessing or a curse for salon owners? Find out as CPA Larry Kopsa reviews the changes with Salon Today.
Mario Tricoci Buys Back Salon, Spa Chain
Originally from Italy, Tricoci and his wife Cheryl launched the first of their famed salons and spas in the 1970s.
Salon Today Recommends: Become a 6-Figure Stylist, Boost Your Bottom Line & Aveda’s Full Spectrum Demi+ Line
Salon Today is always on the lookout for savvy business advice, and we recently found great reads on these topics on Aveda Means Business. Get more info about Aveda’s new Full Spectrum Demi+ Line; Learn how one master colorist produces $500,000 in retail and service revenue each year. Boost your bottom line; hear what you can expect at Serious Business 2018; and see what one salon does to show client appreciation.
Sponsored by Aveda Means Business
Van Michael Salons Launch For-Purchase Salon Management Kits
Van Michael's Van Council and Susan Dykstra share 300,000 hours worth of salon management experience with a new kit designed to help salons grow.
2018 Salon Today 200: Inventory Management
On the 7th day of the 12 Days of the Salon Today 200, we celebrate the salons and spas who know inventory management is the supreme balancing act. Keep too much stock and their cash is tied up in the stockroom, keep too little and they miss valuable sales. Meet the 2018 honorees in Inventory Management.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Today Recommends: Recruiting Students, Maximizing Your Color Business & Retail Tips
At SALON TODAY, we're always on the lookout for best practices and how-to case studies from salon owners on making business more efficient and profitable, and encourage our community to search for and share solutions. Here is a collection of success stories recently added to the Aveda Means Business blog. This series covers hiring strategies, strengthening retail with new promotion ideas, and helping staff grow color revenue.
Sponsored by Aveda Means Business
2018 Salon Today 200: Profit Center
On the first day of our 12 Days of the Salon Today 200, we proudly introduce you to the honorees in our newest category—Profit Center. These savvy salons and spas cultivated growth by introducing new services or products to their clients.
by Stacey Soble
What's Worse than a Bad Hair Day? Inadequate Salon Insurance
The Campbell Group's Tom Stauffer helps you review your insurance coverage for loopholes that can leave you and your business vulnerable in today's litigation-happy world.