Category: Management

Exquisite Salon Decoration Ideas For Christmas

We had such an amazing response to our last article where we gave you fine readers a FREE salon Spotify Christmas playlist. We also received a couple of requests for […]

Salon Motivation: The incredibly important lesson you can learn from the humble Jigsaw puzzle!

Most salon owners don’t do Jigsaws but ask those who’ve got small children if they do them and the answer is yes! But how does a child choose a puzzle […]

Salon Upselling: Learning the fine art of finessing

**GUEST POST** If you are an avid bridge player (which, let’s face it, most of us are not), you will know of the term ‘to finesse.’ This means to get […]

Setting Targets For Salon & Spa Staff

Targets are a fantastic way for you to motivate and focus your salon or spa staff on a goal that will ultimately grow your business and impact your bottom line. Well-planned […]

Don't Let Business Problems Overwhelm Your Salon's Success – Simon Lotinga GUEST POST

If almost 20 years as a mentor, coach and consultant to salon owners has taught me anything, it’s that salon owners (enjoying long-term success) share one key attitude. This attitude […]

The Salon Insider's Guide to a Successful Commission Strategy

  Commissions can be an amazing driver and motivational tool for staff that can really help the business achieve their targets and goals. However, it can often times be difficult […]

You are Not Alone. We ask 250 Salon Owners 'What Makes Running a Salon SO Difficult?'

We asked over 250 salons what their biggest challenge is when it comes to owning and running a salon.  As you well know, venturing out on your own to start […]

60 Second Hot Topic: how do I keep staff motivated while keeping my overheads down?

You may have a great team of stylists or therapists, but you also have a business to run and money to make. It’s a balancing act – managing to keep staff […]

Starting up a Salon – 5 Real Lessons to Learn from a Newborn Entrepreneur

  Jennifer Fox started Cherry Red hair salon just over six months ago. Like many salon owners, aspiring or current, she faced great uncertainty and learned some hard lessons along […]