
How to Write-Off a Business Conference
Our favorite industry CPA April McDaniel offers advice for what you can write-off as expenses when you attend an industry conference.

Our favorite industry CPA April McDaniel offers advice for what you can write-off as expenses when you attend an industry conference.

VIVO Beauty Bar Owner Samantha Sharpless, her Beautytender Allison Gillespie, and Tippy's Marci Zerbe share how implementing Tippy to manage tips has made a difference for the salon, its team members, and the clients, including lower credit card processing fees and higher tip volumes.

They will also provide businesses with an immediate 3-month tax holiday.

“Study what you have and project your future business based on last year’s data…when you know your slow times, there will be no slow times!”

Two consultants and coaches on a mission to raise the beauty industry’s awareness of the connection between salon work, wellness concepts and its impact on career satisfaction and ultimate happiness.

The more you know, the more you save and the more money you make. That’s true of everything in your business. When you’re informed, you can make informed decisions. Knowing your numbers when it comes to hair color usage is particularly helpful because it’s so easy to over-use product and undercharge for services. Here’s how three salons, with the help of Vish software, http://www.getvish.com/demo/salontoday were able to analyze the data available at their fingertips to determine which services were losing money and which were producing healthy profits.
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You may be surprised to hear some of the things he feels he got right...and some that he wishes he had done differently.

As a salon owner, it’s part of your long list of responsibilities to run a profitable salon. Building a profitable salon means providing your team, and yourself, with opportunities for freedom, security, benefits, growth, education and much more! But like most aspects of running a business, it’s not an easy task. Here's some advice from SALON TODAY blogger, Kati Whitledge.

In December, Congress passed and Trump signed the biggest tax bill into law since 1986. Is this a blessing or a curse for salon owners? Find out as CPA Larry Kopsa reviews the changes with Salon Today.

As a beauty professional and a certified financial planner, John Lydick is a rare breed. In his first blog for Salon Today, he emphasizes the importance of taking care of yourself--physically, mentally and financially.

Krista Harvey, owner of Studio7 Salon and Spa in Ames, Iowa, describes how converting her salon to team-based pay helped her pull the business out of debt and build a strong and productive culture.

Learn how to make the most of your hard-earned dollars from a financial adviser. Her three-step plan requires you to commit to saving, make it a habit and allocate wisely.

Patrick McIvor says these three things will help you on your journey to financial success.

ShearShare, a global marketplace that allows salon and barbershop owners to rent their excess suites and booths to licensed cosmetologists and barbers on demand, has partnered with Track and First American Payment Systems to provide financial resources to self-employed beauty and grooming professionals who use the ShearShare platform.

Everything looks like a nail if your only tool is a hammer – that’s what financial planning expert Brad Berger finds himself telling clients all the time. What does he mean?“A lot of the people in the financial services ...

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