Tips to Control Your Spending
Written by Jon on January 20, 2013 – 9:42 am“If you think nobody cares if you’re alive,try missing two car payments.” I know this is not a popular topic for hairdressers and salon owners, but it is a topic we all should pay more attention too, especially in today’s difficult and uncertain economy. Most hairdressers and salon owners have no pensions, health insurance or a benefits package like other professions,in fact far too many of our colleagues live on a financial tight rope. Staying out of debt is the first step towards saving for your retirement as well as helping you take the stress out of worrying about Continue reading…
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Combating Rising Business Costs
Written by Jon on January 13, 2013 – 10:00 am”The easiest way to improve profits is to cut wasteful overhead expenses.” Jon Gonzales As we exit from the holidays and begin a new year, the cost of owning your own business will escalate; rising taxes, fees, and operating business costs, and what many see as a slowing economy will bring many challenges to business growth and profitability. As business costs rise, profits are lower or nonexistent. This coupled with your personal living expenses, costs such as food, gas, etc. will require you to start planning for the new year. Despite all these challenges, well managed salons will be in Continue reading…
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Renew Your Passion for Success in 2013
Written by Jon on January 6, 2013 – 12:00 pm” In order to succeed,your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” — Bill Cosby For far too many of our colleagues, 2012 was a tough year for both hairdressers and salon owners. Let us learn from the past and look to a brighter future for ourselves and our families. Let us view our past mistakes and challenges as an opportunity to benefit from adversity and begin 2013 as an opportunity to start over and a lot wiser. As we prepare to enter a new year, let us renew our passion and fighting spirit to Continue reading…
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2013 A New Year, New Challenges, New Opportunities
Written by Jon on December 30, 2012 – 12:00 pm” I believe the best way to start a new year is to say I can,instead of I can’t.” – Jon Gonzales 2013 will be a year of many challenges for both hairdressers and salon owners. Business costs will continue to escalate, a fragile and unsteady economy, and uncertainty are just a few of the challenges that salon owners will have to face. Business practices that may have succeeded in the past are now outdated and obsolete. Finding answers and solutions to all these challenges by trial and error is unacceptable. Despite these challenges, I do believe that well managed Continue reading…
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My Christmas Wish List for Salon Owners and Hairdressers
Written by Jon on December 23, 2012 – 12:00 pm” Let Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year!” – Thomas Tusser I personally want to wish all my friends and colleagues and your families a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. I do hope 2012 was a good year. I put together a little wish list in the hope of making the 2013 year, a year that will offer you a new beginning and a better quality of life for you and your family,one you richly deserve. I do hope we can make the following guidelines a reality. Bridge the Gap Continue reading…
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Keys to Employee Training and Development
Written by Jon on December 18, 2012 – 12:08 pmThe foundation to employee training and development begins with you, the owner. In the absence of an effective apprenticeship system this industry desperately needs, you should develop your own educational system that is compatible with your salon’s quality control system. The following tips will help you grow your own educational system: Hire the Right People –Make sure your new team member shares your vision and goals and are compatible with your other staff members. Set high standards of excellence when adding a new member to your team. More info for staff development is available in my book Creating Your Salon.Click Continue reading…
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Tips on Growing Your Business
Written by Jon on December 2, 2012 – 12:53 pm“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority,it is time to pause and reflect.” – Mark Twain As many of you are aware, the costs of owning your own business will continue to escalate, especially after the new proposed tax increases take affect and the uncertain fiscal cliff that can drive this country into a recession. Another factor that is causing more strain on small business owners and the average American is the rising costs of living. In addition, I can assure you business costs will continue to rise. Despite these coming challenges I feel well managed salon Continue reading…
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Tips on Staying Busy After the Holidays
Written by Jon on November 25, 2012 – 1:00 pm” Finding ways to keep yourself and your team motivated will be your challenge.” Jon Gonzales During the Holiday Season, most salons will be busy,especially if they are well managed. Unfortunately, after the holidays, many salons will experience a slower period after the holidays. Overcoming the potential slow months of January, February, March and April; this can be a challenging period, especially to our younger workers trying to build a clientele. A tough economy doesn’t help matters. For this reason I urge salon owners to plan ahead and turn your slow season into busy months. Despite these challenges you can Continue reading…
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Happy Thanksgiving –Let Us Give Thanks
Written by Jon on November 18, 2012 – 12:00 pm“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was “thank you,” that would suffice.” Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving is always an appropriate time to give thanks for all our blessings. In our hectic schedule; trying to find time for our business, struggle with a difficult and volatile economy, and trying to find quality time with our families, we sometime take for granted the many gifts and opportunities that are available to us. Personally I want to thank all my colleagues for the trust and support you have shown me throughout the year. I want to wish you and your Continue reading…
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Salon Owners 7 Day Summit Conference Cruise to the Caribbean
Written by Jon on November 11, 2012 – 3:46 pm7 Incredible days to renew your passion – don’t be left Out! You’re invited to be part of our new grass roots movement on our 7 day Salon Owners Summit Conference to the Eastern Caribbean February 3-9 for fun, relaxation, and becoming part of our efforts to address the many obstacles and challenges affecting our salons, our profession, and the quality of our lives. Our profession is changing dramatically; business practices that may have worked in the past are now outdated and obsolete. As salon owners we have no voice or clout necessary to address the many problems we face Continue reading…
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