We know you are facing challenging times in this current health crisis. The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to help bring relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations suffering because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On March 27,...
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Will you choose to bounce back?
I meet many salon owners all over the world, some are doing really well. Some are pretending to do well… and some, to use boxing terminology, are ‘on the ropes’ Life isn’t static. Being in business, ‘sure as hell’ isn’t static. It’s full of many twists and turns,...
When it comes to your colour business, who is your competition?
I present a seminar called ‘Grow My Colour Business’ it’s aimed at salon owners and hairdressers that have a passion for colour. And I ask the audience that question at the beginning. “Who is your colour competition?” Typically the answers will be about the...
How good is your receptionist?
I go to a lot of different salons as a client and very rarely do I go to the same one twice, because ‘I like to be a client and experience what clients experience’. Recently, on the spur of the moment I decided to go back to a barbers that I’d been to before, so I...
Where did your clients go?
Where did they go? Retention is such an important word in the hair and beauty business. “You don’t necessarily become the best most successful and well paid hairdresser by doing the best haircuts. No, you become the best and most successful hairdresser by doing...
9 Ways to Market Your Small Business During the Holidays
A little holiday cheer will make you more relatable and memorable to your customers and audience. By: Cynthia Johnson, Guest Writer for entrepeneur.com It’s holiday season! And by “season” I mean months of costumes and celebrations and eating …...
Is it Okay to Fire a Client?
I’m sure that like me, you too have built up some great professional relationships with your clients over the years—relationships based on genuine friendships and professional respect for your skill as a hairdresser. I’m also sure that it’s not just me that...
Meet Us In Long Beach for the Beauty Event of the Year!
Experience the Biggest & Best Beauty Expo on the West Coast! Join the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) at the biggest and best beauty expo on the West Coast! ISSE brings you the latest trends, hottest products and education to build your career and your...
It’s time to make our voices heard!
As business owners and beauty professionals, you know the many challenges the beauty industry faces, including threat of deregulation, lack of consistency in licensing requirements, and issues with chemicals in professional products. It’s time to make our voices...
Beauty & Barber Shops Can Get Help at IRS.gov
If you are self-employed, visit IRS.gov for all your tax needs. Knowing the tax rules can help your business start, grow and succeed. For example, see IRS Publication 4902, Tips for the Cosmetology and Barber Industry. Here are some of the topics included in this...