I don’t think I have met one salon owner who doesn’t want a thriving business. But do they focus on planning? No they don’t, or most don’t. It’s another thing to do in their busy schedules running a salon. Let me tell you a story about me. I used to think I was so clever, being so busy, … [Read more...]
How well do you motivate your team
"The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them." -- George Bernard Shaw I was fortunate to attend a webinar recently that explained the different types of motivation companies use to achieve their … [Read more...]
Are you ordinary or extraordinary
"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra." Football Coach, Jimmy Johnson Have you ever experienced something or someone extraordinary? It blows you away, opens your mind to what’s possible. It reassures you that there is better than average, and that by being or … [Read more...]
7 ways to generate more clients and cash flow
In my discussions with salon owners the main complaints are generally not being able to generate more clients and about insufficient cash flow from existing ones. Now if you carry one main brand that is also used by other salons nearby, you’re probably not doing anything that differentiates you … [Read more...]
Are your Beauty Therapy qualifications serving your career prospects?
Graduates stepping out with a Beauty Therapy qualifications nowadays are finding that it's just not enough to guarantee them a position in a salon or spa. Hours of dedicated study and practical assessment is just not cutting it with salon owners, who are looking for experienced therapists who … [Read more...]
5 tips to develop your personal brand
When was the last time you checked out your personal brand? Even though your salon and the products you use have a brand, you have a personal brand too, and this is just as important, if not more. You must develop your personal brand if you want to be successful. Think for a moment what brings … [Read more...]
Speaking clearly with your clients
In this world of social media, is it any wonder how some people have lost the art of communication and speaking clearly, to the point where I could question whether clients understand you at all sometimes, or vice versa. The casual insertion of slang and lazy words can often make your … [Read more...]
How to 2x your Salon Business
Do you wish you could be seen, be heard and be hired? Or if you are a salon owner, would you like to know how to 2 x your salon business? Be seen, be heard and be hired is kind of my new motto, along with excellence is no accident, because success does take action, I don’t believe anyone just … [Read more...]
Why you need to work on your business, even at Christmas.
Every year around about now, I hear business owners start giving excuses as to why they cant work on their business. If you mention work on your business, they'll say things like: I haven’t got time, I’m too busy, I need a holiday, The salon is too busy, I’ll tackle it when its quiet in … [Read more...]
Be Honest: On the truth monitor, Are you kicking goals?
If you were to take a snapshot of your business right now where might you be? Are you kicking goals, behinds, at an even draw or losing the game? Even with the season about to explode in preparation for Christmas, it would be ignorant of you not to be aware of how well your business is going, … [Read more...]
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