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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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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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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Does Owning a Salon/Spa Sometimes Get You Down
Written by Jon on October 6, 2012 – 11:10 pm“Adversity and perseverance can shape you. They can give you a value and self-esteem that is priceless.” Scott Hamilton The daily pressures of owning your own business, balancing your personal life, and raising your standard of living can be daunting especially in today’s tough economy. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Do you find it difficult to find and keep good help? Have you defined your purpose in life? Do you manage your business, instead of your business managing you? Are salon profits rising? Do you manage your team, or do they manage you? These are just some of the Continue reading…
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Earning the Trust and Loyalty of Your Team
Written by Jon on September 15, 2012 – 2:01 pm“You get the best of others when you give the best of yourself. Treat each member of your team with respect and dignity.” Jon Gonzales As I travel the country, one of the questions I am always asked by owners is how can I earn the trust and loyalty of my team and improve staff performance and productivity. Developing a team that shares your values, goals, and team concept can be very challenging, especially when you are trying to grow your business and prevent turnover. The following guidelines will help bridge the gap between staff and management: Leadership -– Continue reading…
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Overcoming the Peaks and Valleys of Salon Ownership
Written by Jon on August 19, 2012 – 6:34 am” The keys to overcoming too many valleys is to learn from your mistakes and move on with determination.” – Jon Gonzales Owning your own business can be very challenging in today’s tough economy. Salon owners must wear many hats, business man or woman, managing people, finding ways to gain more customers, motivating staff, combating rising business costs, overcoming the many challenges of salon ownership, lack of time, all the while working 10-12 hours behind the chair trying to survive the many peaks and valleys of salon ownership. The list goes on and on In spite of these Continue reading…
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Tips to Growing Your Business
Written by Jon on August 12, 2012 – 6:55 am” A trial and error approach to growing your business in a tough economy is just too costly.” Jon Gonzales As we approach the end of summer, it is time to plan for the rest of the year and into next year. As we try to grow our business in the middle of a very volatile and uncertain economy, many salon owners will struggle to not only survive but also to improve profits. Despite these challenges,I believe salons that are well managed will flourish. Business practices that may have been successful in the past are outdated and obsolete; far Continue reading…
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Written by Jon on July 13, 2012 – 8:30 pm‘The salon owner who is able to create conditions that foster loyalty will be presented with countless opportunities.” As I travel the country I am always asked how I can improve staff performance and productivity. Establishing strong work habits and positive attitudes within your salon is a major challenge to salon owners. Many of these attitudes were probably formed by other salons or at many of our beauty schools. Most salons fail from within. A house divided will make it difficult to promote a positive and professional salon environment where team work and a happy team can prosper Continue reading…
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Tips for Developing Self Confidence Within
Written by Jon on July 8, 2012 – 1:50 pm” You are special and unique,live up to your own expectations,not the expectations of others.” We live in a very changing and uncertain economic climate. Many people fear the unknown; many more are in denial and refuse to change with the times, especially in the beauty profession, because it requires extra effort and sacrifices. Far too many in our profession are always making excuses to fail, failing to take personal responsibility for their own success or failure. It is so much easier to blame the economy, your employer, or others for your success or failure. It is my wish Continue reading…
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Salon Owners Must Speak Out!
Written by Jon on June 30, 2012 – 1:18 am” There are no rules here,we’re just trying to start our new grass roots movement and control our own destiny.” – Jon Gonzales After 43 years in the trenches as a working hairdresser/salon owner I feel I have earned the right to speak out and voice my concerns and opinions about the plight of hairdressers, salon owners and our profession as a whole. Although I am expressing my own views, I know many of my colleagues share these same views. Below are just some of the challenges and obstacles that salon owners face in building and growing their businesses: Continue reading…
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