Salon Management
Top Shelf--From First Date to Forever: An Owner's Guide to Marketing Like a Matchmaker
Urban Betty's Chelle Neff reviews fellow salon owner Kati Whitledge's new book--From First Date to Forever: An Owner's Guide to Marketing like a Matchmaker.
Navigating Trauma Disclosures in the Chair
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the special connections stylists share with clients sometimes leads to clients discussing topics that stylists find tough to navigate. Saprea's Chris Yadon offers five tips for receiving clients' sensitive disclosures.
Thriving in a Shifting Beauty Landscape
In this thought-provoking blog, Dr. Leon Alexander talks owners through the uncertainty of the times and how to emerge stronger, more relevant and better positioned for the future.
Why Reinvention is Non-Negotiable for Salon Owners in 2025
If you're stuck in a rut, feeling burned out or what made you successful in the past isn't cutting it anymore, Maria Fontana has a pep talk for the ages. And, she'll convince you now is the time to reinvent yourself.
Marketing Your Salon Effectively
This salon marketing guide breaks down exactly how to get found online, fill your calendar, and keep clients coming back. From social posts to text campaigns, it's your cheat sheet for marketing that actually works.
Treasury Department Styles New Path for U.S. Citizens and Domestic Businesses with Corporate Transparency Act Suspension
As the Treasury Department announces suspension of Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements for The Corporate Transparency Act, Tina Azarvand explains what that means for small business owners.
How to choose the best insurance for my small business
Buying business insurance may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Still, the insurance business seems to have a language of its own. What’s the difference between General Liability and Professional Liability? And what is E&O? I’m a business owner – does that mean I need a Business Owner’s Policy?
Directory Showcases Brands Working Toward Sustainability
Are you searching for beauty brands that match your salon's commitment to the environment? Sustain Beauty Co's Ethical Brand Directory 2025 helps you research brands that prioritize the planet.
The Ultimate Guide to the Top-Rated Practice Management Solutions for Med Spas
Streamline your business operations with the right practice management tool. Discover where to find the top-rated software designed for the demands of med spas.
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Free Earth Month Marketing Toolkit Available to Help Show Clients You Care
In time for Earth Month, Sustain Beauty Co. publishes its second Marketing Toolkit, which is packed with free resources, including more than 100 ideas for promotions you can use in April and beyond.
Beauty Professionals, It's Time to Take the Green Pledge
As Earth Day approaches, The Green Beauty Community Foundation and the Green Spa Network invite beauty pros to step forward and embrace sustainability through the Green Pledge--a powerful initiative designed by and for beauty industry leaders.
Navigating the Thrill of Change
Amy Pal is finding salon ownership exciting as she takes charge of her financials, embraces online booking and social media and mines the wisdom from the salon's client reviews.
To Tax Or Not to Tax: What's the Deal with Tips?
Washington has been full of talk about eliminating taxes on tips. What does that mean? Kopsa Otte's Jaimee Ortegren walks us through the proposed legislation and what it could mean if passed.
It's Time to Give African-American Hair Stylists the Credit They Deserve
Jo Owens was intrigued to learn about a "new" hair replacement solution until she figured out it was a technique African-American stylists, including her sister Helen Owens, have been doing for decades. She's here to set the record straight.
Growing Arizona Business Manages Administrative Tasks for Beauty and Salon Owners
Spark Pro Global helps busy entrepreneurs do more, faster, so they do not get bogged down with endless emails and To-Do Lists.
Mastering Emotional Intelligence: The Key to a Thriving Salon and A Happy Life
Your business success is directly tied to your mindset. and the owners who master their emotions grow as leaders, creating a business that supports their happiness instead of stealing it. Coach Maria Fontana offers strategies to help you develop your emotional intelligence.
How 4 Pros Are “Dipping” In To Sustainability, Profit And Performance
Think going green means compromising on your clients' hair or breaking the bank? Think again. Kate Assaraf, the hair-obsessed founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care, is on a mission to prove that eco-friendly can also be effective and affordable. Get ready for a revolution in hair care!
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