If you are a salon owner, your inventory management skills can be the difference between being successful and being quite unsuccessful. You may be asking, “What exactly is Inventory management?” According to Salon Scale, Inventory management is simply defined as “the act of tracking the number of products you currently have in stock.” When it … Read more
When you open a salon, one of the first things you will do is read up on the codes and laws for running your business. One of the most important rules to follow is sanitizing your tools, workplace and ensuring you stay clean. It’s good practice, and it’s the law. You don’t want to get … Read more
Stating that the beauty and cosmetics industry is prospering would be a huge understatement! Today, this sector is worth over $511B — with an annual compounded growth rate of 4.75% worldwide. More so, the industry is expected to far exceed $716B by 2025. But, given the crescent popularity, many have seen an opportunity to invest in this sector. As … Read more
Opening a beauty supply store isn’t a bad business venture. Everybody wants to look and smell pretty after all. Plus, people need to do things like going to job interviews or going on dates. They want to smell and look good for them so the market is fairly stable. There are more than 13,000 health … Read more
In the modern service industry, a good Point-Of-Service system, hereafter referred to as a POS system, is essential. POS systems help in every facet of your business. They help with inventory, accounting, and customer service. Of course, POS systems for nail salons are different from the kinds in bars and restaurants. So you’ll need a … Read more
Repeat business is the lifeblood of small businesses. Salons are no exception. In order to get your business off the ground, you need to establish a loyal customer base. One way businesses do that is through loyalty cards or programs. Some people will keep coming back just to get that extra perk. I’ll show you … Read more
Being a barber is one of the oldest professions of the civilized world, with the oldest barbers dating back to around 5,000 B.C. Since then, they have come a long way from cutting hair with sharpened oyster shells. Barbers now have a plethora of tools at their disposal to give their customers the look they … Read more
If you own or manage a salon, it’s probably true that you want eager and motivated staff members working with clients. Having motivated employees can be a huge factor in the success of your salon. After all, it has an impact on quality of service, staff turnover rates, and the overall atmosphere of your business. … Read more
When I think of a salon, I think about everytime I watch a movie and they are in the hair salon or a barbershop with people laughing and gossiping about everyone and everything. However, what you see in the movies is exactly how you do not want your salon to be envisioned. As a salon … Read more
In any career field, you want to stand out from the crowd. It’s how you’ll be successful. This is especially important in industries where there’s a lot of competition. The beauty industry is one where this is the case. It’s a popular career field that The Bureau of Labor Statistics says is growing and is expected … Read more