Making Tax Digital For UK Salons: Helping You Prepare

New rules being introduced by the UK government, under the term ‘Making Tax Digital’, mean that UK-based businesses with a turnover exceeding £85,000 over a period of 12 months – a category which most salons would fall into – will have to keep VAT records in digital format, and do VAT returns using software from … Continued

Making Tax Digital: Important Informations For Salons & Spas

If you haven’t heard about Making Tax Digital (or MTD) yet, then it’s time to take notice and get stuck in! More even if you’re VAT registered and over the VAT threshold (currently £85,000), as you will need to comply with it from April 2019 onwards.

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

What You Need To Know About Salon Mystery Shopping Visits

I used to hate mystery shopping visits. Although I knew I would be getting constructive feedback (and expected it), there was always a part of me that felt like I was being criticised. Today, I value mystery shops so much that I recommend they take place at least twice a month. So what changed?

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

A Quickstart Guide To Salon & Spa Business Permits In The UK

If you’re about to open your first salon or spa, you’ve probably scoured the internet for a checklist of things not to forget. Alternatively, perhaps you got help from a friend who owns and runs a salon. Either way, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge. While in the midst of working out business plans, … Continued

How To Deal With Bullying & Harassment In The Salon Or Spa

Preface by Alex Bélisle-Springer, Digital Content Editor Most of our ideas for blog posts and podcast episodes come from our readers. Sometimes we get them through emails and suggestions, other times thanks to keywords and search terms. For this delicate topic – dealing with bullying & harassment issues – the idea came from a few … Continued

Salon Reception Areas Need To Be Rethought Of… But Why?

Lately, I have been on a mission to revolutionise my clients’ salon reception areas and desks. More specifically, I focus on the training for reception and on how to turn the first and last client touchpoint into a strong commercial asset that impact revenue. Ok, so “revolution” might come off strong, but being French, I thought it … Continued

Hiring Salon Staff: Tips For Finding The Very Best

Successful hires rarely come from going through the process under pressure. Looking out for salon staff that could fit your culture should always be at the back of your mind – hear Saad Aslam, CEO of HC Medspa on this. Saving resumes for the right moment rather than rushing a hire can make your life … Continued