Salon Management
Tips to Make Filing Your Taxes Easier
On Friday, February 12, 2021, the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. Get a jump on things with these tips for making the process easier and more efficient.
5 Reasons Why Investing in a Salon Franchise May be Right for You
Thinking of opening a beauty-based business? Consider buying into an existing franchise. A UK franchise expert gives you five reasons why.
How to Stay Positive During the Pandemic
Despite the challenging year we've just experienced, it's vital that today's salon leaders stay positive in order to guide their businesses, teams and guests through this new reality. Eurisko's Leon Alexander offers some strategies to stay strong and focused on the good.
8 Ways to Create a Bright, Happy Salon
Check out the list of proven salon happiness enhancers to add to your motivational arsenal.
What You Need to Know to Select Better CBD Products
Whether you're looking to purchase a CBD product to help you deal with the stress of 2020, or you're selecting products to retail in the salon, educate yourself so you know what to look for and how different delivery methods yield different results.
Another Shutdown in California Comes at the Hardest Time of Year
With mixed emotions, California salon owners speak out on how their state's latest shutdown mandate is impacting their businesses at the busiest time of the year.
by Stacey Soble
The Tax Duchess Offers Independent Stylists Help with Tax Preparation
A new book teaches salon professionals how to maintain good business records with customized accounting ledgers and guidance.
by Stacey Soble
3 Touchpoints to Reconnect with Clients & Get Them Back In
In this unusual year, it can be tricky motivating mature guests to return to the salon. As part of our Burning Questions series, we asked Lauren Gartland and Lori Davis of Inspiring Champions how to reconnect with those clients and get the word out.
Financial Trends: Client Retention Is the Metric for Success
As salons reopen and reforecast their goals, client acquisition and retention are essential areas to watch. For SALON TODAY’s Burning Questions series, Steve Gomez of Steven Gomez Business Coaching explains how this metric can make or break financial growth.
5 Content Ideas to Capture Audience Attention on Social
As the “new normal” we’re in is indefinite, salons need to find creative ways to engage clients and keep them coming back to the chair. Here, Monica Hickey with The Evoke Agency supplies clever content thought starters for your business.
6 Things to Consider When Hiring a Business Coach or Mentor
In SALON TODAY's Burning Questions series, Salon Cadence’s Ronit Enos offers advice to owners regarding what actions to take when vetting a potential business coach.
Why Schools Are the Key to Recruiting & Retaining Stylists
As part of SALON TODAY’s Burning Questions series, Jill Krahn with Salon Professional Education Company offers a strategic key to retaining stylists and their clients.
3 Strategies to Avoid Customer Loss
Client needs look a little different these days. In order to keep their attention, Deb Hunt of Salon Spa Business Solutions walks you through safe salon and engagement strategies.
Innovating Education: News Ideas to Host Training & Connect Students
How are you hosting education? Can students learn online? How do you train staff while also social distancing? Beauty Backbone’s Karla Lopez-Martinez provides solutions to these burning questions.
How to Create Financial Stability, Even in Uncertain Times
Don’t wait until the next crisis to get prepared. Despite the sea of unknowns, start building financial success now with these three tips from Qnity’s Tom Kuhn.
2021 Forecast: Salons Move Forward in a Transformed Landscape
Even as we say goodbye to this crazy year, there are emerging questions about 2021. How long should we keep anticipating this change in service? Harry D. Wood, IV, Founder of Six Figure Hairdresser, offers his take on the new normal.
10 Online Branding Strategies to Grow Your IRL Business
Founder of Brand Me Marketing and Branding Agency Bonnie Bonadeo provides the tools and marketing resources you need to scale your business digitally.