What Are Salon Cash Flow Projections & How Can They Help?

Salon cash flow predictions. They’re a bit like having a crystal ball: they help you to look into the future and predict if or when you could run out of cash – or even better, have loads of money! For example, imagine it takes four months longer than had planned for you to break even … Continued

Recruitment In The Digital Age: Advertising Salon Job Openings

How we find jobs has changed. We have technology to thank for that. One of the direct knock-on effects of this reality is that finding and recruiting the right staff is becoming increasingly difficult. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s often a discrepancy between the skills hair and beauty courses teach, and the skills salon … Continued

9 Subtle Signs An Employee Is Thinking Of Leaving Your Salon

Stylists and therapists move around, particularly in the earlier days of their career. If you’re lucky enough to have one or more linchpins (someone who adds salon-wide value way beyond their role) on your team, you’ll want to keep them for as long as possible. In fact, some salon owners think that it’s their responsibility … Continued

What You Need To Know Before Buying An Existing Salon

If you have even the slightest bit of entrepreneurship in you, it is very likely that there will be a time in your hairdresser, stylist or beauty therapist career where you think: “Right, it’s time. I’m ready to run my salon (or spa!).” From there you might decide that opening a salon, clinic, or spa … Continued

25 Salon Conversation Starters To Use With New Clients

Being a stylist, therapist or hairdresser might require you to put on an extroverted persona, but that doesn’t mean you always feel at ease meeting people. That being said, your chair is a special place. A place that makes people look and feel like a million dollars. That’s as much about the experience of being … Continued

Why You Must Learn To Delegate To Be A Good Salon Leader

Delegation is, and will always be, at the heart of true leadership, and yet, it’s a discipline and a procedure that many struggle to master. Learning how to delegate makes you a better salon leader and allows for your business to grow. It lets you move from what you can do personally, to what you can … Continued

10 Alternative Online Salon Courses That Will Help You Grow

Have you ever wanted to hone your management skills? Or maybe learn what makes a beautiful portrait photograph? These days you can go online and learn pretty much any skill or occupation at a time that suits you, and from the comfort of your home. The main issue is knowing which course to take. So, … Continued

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Salon Vouchers

Do you sell vouchers in your salon? If you don’t, you’re missing out on a good way to bring in revenue for your business without depending on the number of slots you have available in any given week. Plus, salon vouchers act as a handy marketing tool for adding value and saying thank you. In saying … Continued

The True Costs Of Opening A Salon That Will Thrive

Opening a salon is exciting – especially if it’s your first – but it’s important to get it right from the very start. I’ve seen too many salons open up and be out of business within six months to a year because they hadn’t thought it through. It’s not enough to tell the world the … Continued