There is an old adage in Washington that says once the government starts giving things away, it is virtually impossible to take them back. In fact, in U.S. history, there is not a single exa... Read more
Dealing with property damage at your salon can be extremely frustrating, and that frustration is multiplied when another party is responsible. Unfortunately, our office sees many claims of t... Read more
Spring arrived early this year! There is something special about this season for me. Beautiful pink and white blossoms are out in force on the trees, spring flowers are bursting to life ever... Read more
As a tanning salon owner, do you ever feel like your staff just clocks in and clocks out – essentially, just trading time for money? Meanwhile you live, breathe and sleep your business. It’s... Read more
Tanner traffic is starting to slow down, and selling those bottles of expensive lotion has gotten a lot more difficult since the rush to be golden for Spring Break and graduation is over. Ki... Read more
Obesity is running rampant in America today – about 36 percent of all adults are considered to be obese! Magic diets and weight loss programs abound, but most of us have a hard time losing w... Read more
In April, I introduced a series of columns on foundational processes for your business, and this month, we continue with operations. Don’t Hit Snooze just because you think operational perfo... Read more
We’ve all heard that one of the most important ways to grow a small business is through loyal clients, and it’s hard to argue with this idea. Typically, small businesses have limited adverti... Read more
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Going through life, you get a lot of advice from others – much of it bad. Every now and then, you get a great piece of advice that can change yo... Read more
One of the favorite parts of my job is getting the chance to visit with other salon owners and small business owners. We typically share stories about our lives and businesses, which often l... Read more
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