Faces of Leadership
As part of SALON TODAY's coverage of leadership types and analytical and creative thinkers, we asked our sponsors to explore their business history, management style and what they attribute to the company's success.
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Although 88 percent of consumers expect to learn about products as part of the salon experience, 71 percent of salon clients were not offered a product introduction—one of the eye-opening revelations from the landmark Business of Beauty study presented at the Professional Beauty Association’s Symposium.
I recently polled the community of top salon and spa owners about how they are trimming their expenses without affecting the quality of their services. Here's what they had to say:
Various salon industry professionals talk about the business and the impact of software.
Facebook, Twitter, My Space, Yelp!— social networking sites help us keep up with news from family and friends, but, used correctly, they also can help you build your business.
What shows up when you do a Google search of your salon’s name? Robert Andrew Salons & Spas (robertandrew.com) in Gambrills, MD, owned by Robert Zupko, decided they wanted to boost their number of responses in search listings and hired an ...
At T’eez—A Thomas Sena Salon in Omaha, Nebraska, philanthropy is for the dogs—literally.
Partnering with a professional on your e-mail communications saves time, money and frustration, resulting in a captivating product that tempts existing clients and hooks new ones.
For months, my family, friends and colleagues have prodded me to set up a Facebook account. I'll admit it—I've been resisting. Not because it intimidated me, but rather because I know myself way too well.
It’s here! The application for the all new 2010 SALON TODAY 200can now be downloaded from salontoday200.com.
Social networking is exploding online. Don’t be afraid, say pros, just jump right in to create communities and build your business.
I'm furious with my mother-in-law's stylist, yet I've never even met her. Although it was unintentional, her careless compliment unraveled six months of pleading, cajoling and persuading on our family's behalf.
What do you do to put balance in your life?
EVER FEEL LIKE YOUR JOB AS A SALON OWNER AND LEADER IS NEVER DONE? WELL ACCORDING TO A RECENT SURVEY CONDUCTED BY SALON TODAY, YOU CERTAINLY PUT IN THE HOURS. FIFTY-TWO OWNERS FROM OUR PROVIEW PANEL RECENTLY RESPONDED TO A BRIEF ONLINE SURVEY, AND THIS IS WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY:
The best way to infuse cash into your business is to get a tighter grip on what you keep in inventory. These ST200 honorees have mastered just-in-time ordering and eliminated the guesswork and waste by using sophisticated inventory systems.
Not only is being green good for the environment, it makes good business sense. These ST200 honorees implement green practices in every way, from the construction of their location to their operations to the philanthropies they support.
Getting your message heard has more to do with your creativity than it does the actual budget you spend. These ST200 honorees created campaigns that got them noticed—bringing new clients through the front door and selling them more product and services while they’re in the chair.