Salon Management
Salon Suite Accounting
Salon Suite Accounting is an online accounting tool that allows salon stylists to track their weekly profits and expenses in a quick, hassle free view of the week.
The 2 to 10 Project
A special research study gathers the owners of small, multi-unit salon operations together to share data and best practices.
by Stacey Soble
Beauty Industry Behind Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act
The “Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012,” recently introduced by Representative Leonard Lance (R-NJ), is an important step in the regulatory oversight of cosmetics and personal care products.
by Anne Moratto
Accounting Tool for Small Business Salon Stylists
SALON TODAY talked to David Manske, Midwest Software Engineer for Salon Suite Accounting. Recently Manske, build a straight-forward accounting tool for small business salon stylists. With the help from his mother, a salon stylist, the initial product started as a simple excel spreadsheet and evolved to what it is today.
Hair Extension Makeovers
I recently met with Di Biase Hair Extensions USA and I found out they are doing wonderful makeovers on women who are lacking in hair confidence. Working with women who are in chemotherapy to those who need a hair-pick-me up, Di Biase is touching lives one extension at a time! Di Biase's Vikki Parman, CEO and director of education of Di Biase Hair Extensions, provided us with these tips for building client confidence with healthy looking extensions.
Patrick McIvor's Spread the Love Experience
Read Patrick McIvor's Blog.
OPI's NEW Pre-Cut Nail Strip Designs
Known for their trendsetting polish, OPI has gone the next step in the nail world—PRE-CUT nail strip designs for instant nail art that lasts for weeks.
The Ancient Art of Eyebrow Threading
The ancient method of hair removal through eyebrow threading is attributed most commonly to Indian origins, but has also been used for centuries throughout the Middle East and parts of East Asia. Threading in the United States is becoming more prevalent and readily accessible, and some people are starting to turn to eyebrow threading as their preferred method of hair removal. MODERN talked to Vas and Sonal Maniatis, owners of Seva Salon in Highland Park, who specialize in the art of brow-shaping and facial hair removal by threading and waxing.
Stacey Soble with Frank Gambuzza and Scott Missad
In their first Profitability Project podcast, Frank Gambuzza and Scott Missad talks about the importance of clearly establishing a brand and using it to manage your salon business.
by Stacey Soble
Foursquare Helps Redefine Salon Loyalty Programs
It’s no secret that acquiring new clients costs far more than retaining existing ones…and with that, it’s time to share some important insight on the social platform that’s redefining traditional loyalty programs within salons. Meet foursquare, the location-based application that’s taking the mobile world by storm.
by Kelly Ehlers
Calling All Stylists Who Want Free Foil!
Foil It is offering their customers free foil! Find out how you can reap the benefits of this opportunity.
The Money Puzzle
It’s a simple fact of business. For almost every decision you make in your business, there’s a money factor involved.
by Stacey Soble
The Digital Frontier: Exploring Social Media Opportunities
UNFORTUNATELY MANY SALON OWNERS view social media as just another chore, instead of a fabulous opportunity to engage with clients and prospect for new ones.
by Stacey Soble
The Bottom Line: Finding More Profit
IN THE END, it’s not about how much money you bring in, it’s about how much you take home.
by Stacey Soble
Color Conservation: Don’t Throw Money Down the Drain
AT THE INTERSECTION of environmental sustainability and advanced technology, exciting new things are developing as a company known for the color formulation needs of ink and paint industry are taking a closer look at hair color.
by Stacey Soble
Earth Angels: Sustainable Choices That are Good for Business
AS YOU MAKE DECISIONS for your business, what’s good for the environment can be good for your bottom line.
by Stacey Soble
Money Matters: Coaching Your Way to Success
IN ONE-ON-ONE meetings with your team members you set goals, provide guidance and coach them to success, but who is coaching you?
by Stacey Soble