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David Barnett On Salon Culture And Recruitment: Top Insights
“Get up! For the next 30 seconds, I want you to bounce and take deep breaths!” David Barnett walked on stage with the intention of getting people to think and […]
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Connecting You With Mentors: Introducing The Salon Mentorship Hub!
The second that we believe we know everything about this industry is the second we show people that we don’t. The hair and beauty world is built on a foundation […]
Read articleFailing Salons: 5 Warning Signs & Fixes For Continued Success
It fascinates me when I see two seemingly identical businesses in completely different financial positions. While one flourishes, the other flounders. Oftentimes, a little probing into failing salons will reveal that […]
Read articleWhat You Need To Know About Salon Mystery Shopping Visits
I used to hate mystery shopping visits. Although I knew I would be getting constructive feedback (and expected it), there was always a part of me that felt like I […]
Read articleThe Importance & Benefits Of Having A Salon/Spa Business Plan
It’s one thing to dream about owning your own business, but converting those dreams into reality takes careful research and planning. Underestimate the costs of running a business, and there […]
Read articleThe Hedgehog Concept: What Will Your Salon Be Known For?
The book that has had a significant influence to my building of Phorest is Good to Great by Jim Collins. We’ve tried to implement multiple concepts from this book. While […]
Read articleSalon Reception Areas Need To Be Rethought Of… But Why?
Lately, I have been on a mission to revolutionize my clients’ salon reception areas and desks. More specifically, I focus on the training for reception and on how to turn […]
Read articleUnderstanding A Salon Profit & Loss Report And Its Importance
Do you review your salon’s profit & loss report on a monthly basis? Do you know what your salon’s bottom line was last month? Do you understand the what, why, […]
Read articleWhen Is It Time To Hire An Assistant Salon Manager?
This should be an easy question to answer, right? As soon as you can afford it! Wrong. I believe that it’s a little more complicated than that. First, because your assistant […]
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