Gloria Murray

When Is It Financially Viable To Step Out From Behind The Chair?

This question comes up all the time, but because it all depends on where you’re at with your business, no answer will ever fit all situations. If, though, you were […]

3 min

7 Things To Put On Your Year-End Salon Financial Checklist

Often overlooked or done too hastily, reviewing your salon or spa’s goals, business reports and strategy is the best way to set yourself up for growth. Costs tend to rise, […]

2 min

7 Tips To Increase Profits In Your Salon Or Spa This Winter

Winter can be one of your busiest times – especially in the run-up to the holiday season. However, it can also mean quiet times when the sales slump in January […]

3 min

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 […]

4 min

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 […]

3 min

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 […]

4 min

Pros And Cons Of Four Of The Main Salon Pay Structures

Choosing the right business model for your salon or spa can be hard. There are just so many options to choose from! And then you’ve got to navigate your way […]

4 min

The Salon Insider’s Guide To Surviving A Tax Inspection

The envelope from the HM Revenue and Customs (UK) or the Revenue Commissioners (Ireland) dropping through the door’s letterbox and onto the mat is normally most people’s nightmare scenario. Worse, when […]

3 min

Expanding With A Second Location: Is Your Salon Truly Ready?

You’ve opened your salon, you’ve got your staff team, and everything is trundling along nicely. So, you start to ask yourself, “Should I open a second location?” When I’m asked this […]

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