Salon Management
2013 SALON TODAY 200: Advanced Education
Introducing you to the 2103 SALON TODAY 200 salons and spas honored in the category of Advanced Education.
by Stacey Soble
Plan a Black Friday-Style Rush
In the third installment in his retail-focused blog series, Akari Owner Allan Labos shares tips for successfully planning and hosting a huge, Black Friday-style event.
by Allan Labos
2013 Salon Today 200
AS THE OWNER of a thriving business, the leader of your team, and a player in a vibrant industry, you need to shake things up from time to time. It re-energizes your business, draws attention from your community and keeps your staff on their toes.
by Stacey Soble
8 Strategies for Boosting Retail Sales
Allan Labos, retail guru and owner of Akari in Portland, Maine, is back with his second blog on retailing, which details 8 strategies for boosting a salon's sales.
by Allan Labos
Fun Moments Behind the Scenes at HHH
Fabio Sementilli prepped more than models at Hairdressers Helping Hairdressers. Phillip Ferreira interviews him during an important haircut.
12 Days of ST200: Announcing the 2nd Half of Growth
On the last day of our 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, we reveal the second half of the honorees in the category of growth.
by Stacey Soble
Why You Should Advertise on Smartphones
Linkup Marketing's Valorie Reavis shows you how to get the most out of your salon marketing budget with Smartphone advertising.
Build Your Own Thriving Retail Program
Our newest blogger, Allan Labos, owner of Akari Salon in Portland, Maine, details how he overhauled his retail program, making it so profitable he was able to purchase his 20,000-square-foot building.
by Allan Labos
12 Days of ST200: Announcing the First 50 in Growth
On the 11th day of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200 we reveal the first 50 2013 honorees in the category of Growth.
by Stacey Soble
McClive Learning Group's Innovative, Online Retail Course
With its new online retail education course, McClive Learning Group promises salons, spas and their staff that retail sales can climb 25 percent in a matter of weeks.
by Stacey Soble
Top 10 Wellness and Spa Trends for 2013
In a preview of its 10th annual Trends Report, SpaFinder Wellness lists the top 10 trends to impact the spa and wellness industry and shape consumer experiences in 2013.
by Stacey Soble
12 Days of ST200: Announcing Planned Profitability
In Day 10 of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, we introduce you to the honorees in our newest best practice category: Planned Profitability.
by Stacey Soble
Personal Service Using Tablets at the Chair
Shortcuts CEO Paul Tate takes a look at how the tablet will change the chairside consultation and strengthen the relationship between the stylist and the client.
by Paul Tate
12 Days of ST200: Announcing Retail and Merchandising
In Day 9 of the 12 Days of SALON TODAY 200, we introduce you to the 2013 honorees in the category of Retail and Merchandising.
by Stacey Soble
Helping Victims of Abuse Feel Beautiful and Loved
Friends and Helpers was born in California to help women, parents, families, and children affected by domestic abuse. This year, hundreds of families and thousands of people will receive "beauty bags" to help them look and feel good.
by Anne Moratto
Facebook Your Way to Success
One in every 13 people worldwide are active Facebook users, according to onlineschools.org. That’s 500,000,000 people who regularly rely on social media. These interactions based on profiles users create, allow you to find old friends, update your “status,” write on friends’ “walls” and more. A Facebook profile is a peephole into your life that others around you can view. Read about why you should consider creating two separate Facebooks, and get tips and tricks of what you can do to boost your portfolio with the help of the one and only--Facebook.
12 Days of ST200: Announcing Philanthropy Honorees
On Day 8 of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, we announce the 2013 honorees in the category of Philanthropy.
by Stacey Soble