Salon Management
Eradicate Your Slow Days
Got a time of the week that's a little slower than you like? Group 3 Marketing's Bart Foreman shows you how to fill your book during your slow days.
by Bart Foreman
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.
Are You Ready For Prime Time?
After analyzing their appointment histories, these salons identify their scheduling sweet spots--open hours when they can be the most productive and profitable.
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.
The Brand
In this blog on his series on branding, Allan Labos offers nine simple steps for developing a brand.
by Allan Labos
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
Free Shipping Broke the Bank
In this week's blog, Akari's Allan Llabos rallies fellow salon owners to use their leverage to create change with manufacturers.
by Allan Labos
How to Handle Negativity on Social Media
Got a disgruntled client grumbling on Yelp? An irked employee sabotaging your Twitter? Before you react, social media expert Valorie Reavis helps you develop a social PR plan that prevents a hiccup from becoming a nightmare.
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.
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.
Paths to Wisdom
Creating a mentoring program enhances salon training and builds confident, creative, and productive stylists.
Rent A Mentor
When salon owner Ginny Eramo transforms an in-salon education experience into a celebrity guest artist event, she discovers the unexpected benefits of having a visiting mentor in Mike Karg
by Stacey Soble
Akari's Secret Weapon
Two years ago Akari in Portland, Maine, expanded its day spa into a medical spa and ever since business is booming because of one secret weapon that keeps feeding it new, loyal clients.
by Allan Labos
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.
The Culture Project
As Gila Rut expanded into its third San Diego location, its owners decided it was time to nail down the salon company’s culture—in writing.
by Stacey Soble
Stay True to Your Vision
In this inspirational blog, Akari's Alan Labos show you how you can bring your vision to life in a manner like the legendary Vidal Sassoon.
by Allan Labos