What holds you back the most in your business? When you are in business, its really easy to be distracted by roadblocks to success that are inconsequential to moving you forward to achieving your goals. I know, I’ve worked my own business for over 12 years, and can easily put … [Read more...]
Authenticity: The Importance of being authentic
Are you being authentic? What I mean by that is are you demonstrating something that is sincere to you and your brand, not the brands you stock but your brand! What you represent and how you want your clients to see you? It's easy, when you are carrying a … [Read more...]
Salon Behaviour
The 3 most toxic traits salon owners have to deal with and how to turn it all around When working with salon managers and their staff, one of the biggest complaints I hear is about staff, is their salon behaviour, their attitude, levels of motivation, gossiping, and unwillingness to be … [Read more...]
Using an Answer Machine for your Business
Should your salon use an answer machine? As a client, the first thing you want when calling an establishment is to connect with someone, so that they find out what you called them for, whether it's information, or more importantly to make a booking. I call a lot of salons … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Ramp up Your Business in a Shopping Centre
Are you a salon owner whose salon is within a retail shopping complex? Regardless of how big or small it is, there are things you can do to help boost your business. Many salon owners lament over being seemingly 'stuck' and complain that their business is reliant on the activities … [Read more...]
How much money have you lost?
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...]
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...]