Why Your Salon Needs a Tipping Policy and How to Create One

The Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 brought into law some important guidelines for salon owners and protections for salon employees regarding tips.  According to research from Phorest, 62% of Irish salon owners still have not made any changes to ensure they are compliant with the Act. Part of the legislation makes … Continued

How an Accountant Can Help Your Salon Business

Running a successful salon, spa, or clinic business involves more than providing outstanding services to your clients. Behind the scenes, business owners often overlook the importance of solid financial management. This is where an accountant can step in, transforming your salon, clinic, or spa’s financial health and setting it up for growth and economic sustainability. … Continued

Christmas Miracles Are Made in August

You probably know someone who is already counting down the days to Christmas. We have to admit that we already have the Christmas season on our minds, too! After all, the festive season is one of the busiest and most lucrative times of the year for salons, aesthetic clinics, and spas. But the magic of … Continued

Going Above & Beyond: Small Customer Service Ideas That Make a Big Impact

Good customer service can go a long way with your clientele. 83% of people are willing to pay up to 16% more for better customer service. If that’s not impressive enough, a whopping 62% of clients say that great customer service and the relationship they have with their salons is what keeps them going back … Continued

The Benefits of Hiring In-House Staff for Salon Owners & Professionals

The salon industry is facing a staffing problem. With the emergence of a shadow economy and an appetite for more flexibility among salon professionals, business owners across the industry are finding it increasingly difficult to hire and retain high-performing teams. In an effort to adapt, many salon owners are presented with a difficult decision: whether … Continued

Pros And Cons of the Main Salon Pay Structures

Choosing the right business model for your salon or spa can be difficult, as there are just so many options to choose from! Even after deciding on a pay structure that suits your business, navigating your way around paying commission can be confusing. I mean, is there a ‘best way’ of paying staff? If so, what would … Continued

Preventing Bullying in Your Salon or Spa Business

It’s an unfortunate reality that bullying and harassment issues can arise in any workplace. The close-knit nature of the salon industry means that the impact can be felt even more acutely. Creating a safe and supportive space is not just about enhancing the work experience for our teams; it’s also about ensuring that our clients … Continued

Tom Kuhn: Earning Potential in the Professional Beauty Industry

During his Main Stage talk at the 2024 Salon Owners Summit, Tom Kuhn, CEO of Qnity – an organisation offering education and tools for economic empowerment in the beauty industry – brought attendees through the latest research carried out by Qnity’s research arm, Qnity Institute. The research looks into the earning potential and working conditions … Continued

Tom Kuhn: The ‘Gridy’ Art of Getting Things Done

Tom Kuhn, CEO of Qnity – an organisation offering education and tools for economic empowerment in the beauty industry – ran an excellently practical workshop at the 2024 Salon Owners Summit.  Addressing the room, Tom asked, “Who here is an ‘ideas person’, but finds their ideas rarely make it to fruition?” Unsurprisingly, in a room … Continued