Beauty Industry Educational Reform: The Time Is Now
Written by Jon on May 30, 2010 – 1:39 pmIf we are to raise the standard of living for hairdressers, and improve salon profits for salon owners and everyone involved with the beauty profession, then we as salon owners must raise the standard of educational excellence. We must unite and address the many challenges salon owners face daily if we are to grow our business, improve profits, and help our hairdresser’s raise their standard of living. “The job of an educator is to teach students to see vitality in themselves.” — Joseph Campbell As a salon owner and working hairdresser, you represent the heart and soul of the beauty Continue reading…
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7 Ways to Increase Salon Staff Performance & Productivity
Written by Jon on May 23, 2010 – 1:00 pmYou can easily increase your salon staff’s performance and productivity by implementing a Benefits & Rewards Compensation System within your salon. Your system needs to be easy to understand by management and staff. Before creating such a system, first review your salon goals and objectives, make sure they are clearly defined and then prioritize your real needs. You must also evaluate your profit and loss statement to see if you can afford a rewards or incentive package. “Instruction does much, but encouragement does everything.” Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Below are tips on what to include in your Benefits & Rewards Continue reading…
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10 Ways to Create Salon Teamwork & Growth
Written by Jon on May 16, 2010 – 1:06 amThere are many ways to create a great salon environment that is both rewarding for your staff and for you. It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed. – Napoleon Hill Here are some of my suggestions for creating teamwork and growth in your salon: Maintain staff stability — combat staff turnover, no salon or staff will grow when you have a merry-go-round of staff turnover. Naturally your other staff members will question their job security and your leadership qualities if turnover is a constant problem. Work hard to keep your staff Continue reading…
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Special Mother’s Day Greeting from Jon Gonzales
Written by Jon on May 8, 2010 – 9:31 amHappy Mother’s Day! “There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it” A Special Mothers Day Greeting from Jon Gonzales I want to pay a special tribute to all of you mothers who are working as hairdresser’s, salon owners and others involved in the beauty profession who are working hard to provide a better life for yourself and your family. Trying to balance your work and family is an awesome task. For those of you who are mothers who own your own business, I applaud you for having the courage and willingness to make the Continue reading…
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Written by Jon on May 2, 2010 – 6:56 amInstilling a Professional and Positive Team Environment A house divided will always create a negative and unprofessional salon environment for staff, our clients, and management. No salon can experience long term growth, stability, and profitability without a team of professionals sharing the same goals and vision. As leader of your team it will be your responsibilityand challenge to cultivate a team vision for your business and your team. Your business and your staff will succeed or fail as a team, period. The benefits of teamwork are invaluable. In a salon where teamwork exists, our valued clients will feel the ambiance Continue reading…
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