Category: Management

The True Costs Of Opening A Salon That Will Thrive

Opening a salon is exciting – especially if it’s your first – but it’s important to get it right from the very start. I’ve seen too many salons open up […]

Keeping Staff Engagement High In An Operational Industry

Flying back to London from the powerful Salon Owners Summit organised by Phorest, I feel focused and motivated about the year ahead. It’s been fascinating to hear stories from such […]

9 Things You Should Expect From Your Point-Of-Sale Software

Maybe you’re opening a new salon in a few months. Maybe you’re a pen and paper spa, nail bar or blow dry bar. Or perhaps you already have a booking […]

7 Approaches To Beat Fatigue And Restore Salon Productivity

You probably live in your salon or spa more than you actually live in your house – especially at this time of the year! But what happens when you hit […]

How To Make A Clear Financial Decision About Your Business

“Every decision you make should be a financial decision.” That sentence, to me, is a motto. It’s a way of thinking, and it helps me revisit what works and what […]

The Importance Of Choosing A Comprehensive Insurance Policy

*Please note that the following information may differ from country to country. ESA Consultants operates in Ireland. I’ll start this article by declaring my independence. I am not connected to […]

7 Concrete Salon Interview Techniques To Ensure You Hire The Best-Of-The-Best

Your staff team is one of (if not the) most critical element to your salon’s success. The group of individuals you hire needs to work as a cohesive, motivated, enthusiastic team […]

The Salon Insider’s Guide To Surviving A Tax Inspection

The envelope from the HM Revenue and Customs (UK) or the Revenue Commissioners (Ireland) dropping through the door’s letterbox and onto the mat is normally most people’s nightmare scenario. Worse, when […]

6 Management Styles And How They Apply To Salons And Spas

Management styles will always vary from one manager to another. What suits your team may not suit another. However, knowing how you manage is key to optimizing your leadership skills. […]