Are you typical of many salons out there who have been leaving money on the table? Not claiming it back because of fear of investing in a solution? From the discussions I have been having with salon owners lately, I can report salons are losing $1000 per week, $60-70,000 per … [Read more...]
The Missing Piece in Business
Sometimes, really good things do happen in life! Now I know that everyone goes through hard times in life – I’ve done so myself. But recently I got a call from my friend and colleague, Kate Gardner, who was offering me an incredible opportunity! She was expanding her anthology series, … [Read more...]
The Formula for Salon Success
Hey Salon Owners, I hate to say it, but it's true... If you’re marketing helter skelter like most salon owners out there, you're already making it harder than it needs to be! Stop! And think about what you are doing. I know, I wasted thousands of dollars every month … [Read more...]
Positioning Your Brand
If you’ve been to America you are probably familiar with the stores Walmart and Saks, am I right? If you haven’t been to America, in Australia it's like comparing David Jones with Kmart. What words come to mind when you think of Walmart. Probably stuff like cheap prices "for everyone", … [Read more...]
Where are you 2 months into 2014?
Is your salon brimming over with clients or are you wondering how your next supplier invoice is going to be paid? I’m not going to tell you how to manage your expenses, that’s not my forte, but wouldn’t it be bliss if you didn’t have to think for a moment … [Read more...]
What’s The Cost Of Not Knowing?
It’s not what the program costs, it's what it will cost you if you don’t do it! This is a take on a famous Jim Rohn quote , but it is true. In salons today, owners are constantly being challenged - by staff, suppliers, by your competition, your clients. The … [Read more...]
Retailing: How Lack Of It Can Affect Your Profitability
Are you one of the many salon owners out there feeling frustrated over staff not recommending and selling retail? It's a problem. A big problem, one that can seriously affect your profitability. One that I have experienced, and many other salons are experiencing right now too. What is it? Is … [Read more...]
Complacency- How It Can Stifle Your Business
Complacency is feeling secure, or smug about your current situation, but being blindly unaware of the potential danger or trouble that might be looming. Complacency causes salon owners to think "she'll be right mate! I know what I'm doing!" Until, tragedy hits, or your accountant tells you that … [Read more...]
Creating a Profitable Beauty Salon
Interview with Charlotte Howard, award winning hair Artist, Author, Beauty Salon Success mentor and Speaker. Charlotte Howard is an Award-winning Hair Artist, Author, Beauty Salon Success Mentor and Speaker, based in New York. Charlotte asked if I would be a special guest on her very … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Looking After You
A recent post on LinkedIn prompted me to write this post. How well do you look after you in your business? I know, having owned a busy salon and running my own business for many years, how tough it can be on you, the salon owner. Some days you feel … [Read more...]