The Salon Owner’s Guide to Generating More Profit

From the current cost of living crisis to the aftermath of the pandemic, being a business owner in today’s climate can feel unstable and frustrating. As consumers continue tightening their pockets, service-based businesses, especially those that are seen as “luxurious” like those in the salon industry, are worried about what the future looks like.  While … Continued

Taking Control Of Your Color Business With Vish

Ask any owner or manager of a hair salon about color waste, and most will say it’s a nightmare — rightly so. Hair color services bring in a wide range of unexpected situations. When errors happen, they quickly become costly. Something “as small as” unbalanced color scales can have a colorist or assistant mix up … Continued

Never Lose Faith: Successful Avenues For Making Money While Closed

When you look at the current crisis, the biggest concern is the sheer uncertainty of how long it’s going to last and what the long term impact on business will be. You’ll be hearing scenarios for all sorts of lengths, but the reality is, no one knows. Not even the greatest epidemiologists in the world … Continued

Navigating The Uncertainty Caused By COVID-19

There is a lot of uncertainty and fear swarming us in the world right now. And if you’re anything like me, you operate at your best when you have certainty, and you feel confident in yourself and your future. Take a huge deep breath! I’m here to tell you that we will be okay; we … Continued

4 Salon Reports That Will Help Your Business Grow

As a business owner, it is vital to know about the inner details of your business. Salons can be complicated businesses to run. They are one of the only industries that combine creativity, leadership, retail, customer service and admin work, to name a few. Trying to juggle such a multitude of skills can get messy, … Continued

Failing Salons: 5 Warning Signs & Fixes For Continued Success

It fascinates me when I see two seemingly identical businesses in completely different financial positions. While one flourishes, the other flounders. Oftentimes, a little probing into failing salons will reveal that the differences come down to the systems and processes in place. Fortunately, when things start going wrong, there are warning signs that every salon, clinic & … Continued

The Importance & Benefits Of Having A Salon/Spa Business Plan

It’s one thing to dream about owning your own business, but converting those dreams into reality takes careful research and planning. Underestimate the costs of running a business, and there will be no profit left. A salon/spa business plan helps to clarify your thoughts and ideas and can act as working document that you refer … Continued

Understanding A Salon Profit & Loss Report And Its Importance

Do you review your salon’s profit & loss report on a monthly basis? Do you know what your salon’s bottom line was last month? Do you understand the what, why, and how of the numbers you use to make decisions? You should! The P&L Report is one of the most important tools when it comes to … 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