Tips to Implementing an Apprenticeship Program
Written by Jon on August 22, 2011 – 2:04 am” There is no substitute for on job training.|” I am sure you will agree that there is a real need for an Apprenticeship or Internship program in the beauty profession. Unfortunately not enough owners are speaking out about its benefits. In my opinion an apprenticeship program would help solve the high dropout rate of young hairdressers leaving the profession. More importantly, it would help answer the question I am always asked by salon owners at my presentations: “How do I find good help?” An apprenticeship program would help upgrade the quality of education to better meet job market and Continue reading…
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Five Tips for Balancing Your Personal and Business Life!
Written by Jon on July 24, 2011 – 9:17 amFive Tips for Balancing Your Personal and Business Life ” I measure wealth not by money but by family and fulfillment.” As I travel throughout the country, I’m asked all the time especially from single mother’s and women with children how do I balance my personal and family life with my job or business. Depending on your financial needs, you must determine what will make you happy. You must also determine your financial needs as well. If you own a business the challenges are even greater. It is my wish that the following tips will give you a few guidelines Continue reading…
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Five Tips to Growing Your Business
Written by Jon on July 9, 2011 – 6:40 pm” Customer service should be a high priority in growing your business.” Salon owners face many challenges in today’s competitive and difficult business environment. Rising business costs, rising competition, price wars, and the list goes on and on. Finding answers to these challenges by trial and error is just too costly” The key to owning a successful and profitable business will depend on many factors. One of the key factors to growing your business and owning and growing a successful business will depend on your ability to create a demand for your salon’s services. The following tips will help you Continue reading…
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7 Tips Before You Consider a Job Change
Written by Jon on June 11, 2011 – 9:36 am” Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” Far too many hairdressers change jobs without thinking of the long term ramifications of your decision. In today’s tough and uncertain economy, changing jobs can be risky especially with today,s high unemployment rate. We should be thankful we have a job. How can we raise prices with a constant merry go round of staff turnover? I do hope that these few tips will help you think clearly before you make your decision. How Were You Recruited – If you were sent a flyer,brochure,letter etc. by another salon owner, in Continue reading…
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Seven Tips for Beauty School Graduates on Finding Your Winning Salon for Employment
Written by Jon on May 21, 2011 – 5:06 pm“ Your graduating from beauty school — now what !” Congratulations for choosing cosmetology as your chosen profession. You have chosen a profession that offers unlimited opportunities provided you know what it takes and have what it takes to be a winner in a profession that can be fulfilling, challenging and potentially financially rewarding. Sadly many new beginners fail to maximize their full potential, due to unrealistic career and earning expectations before they even give their new career a chance to grow, they want to run before they learn to walk. Many believe that graduating from beauty school will prepare Continue reading…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Written by Jon on May 7, 2011 – 12:00 am“To the world you might be one person,but to one person you might be the world.” –Anonymous This message is dedicated to all mothers who work in the beauty profession. As a hairdresser, educator and salon owner, I certainly understand the sacrifices you make daily in trying to earn a better living for yourself and your families. Trying to be a wife, a mother, or a single mother working to help yourself and family is inspiring to me. As a salon owner and hairdresser, trying to please your loved ones and own a business is extremely difficult. As a father Continue reading…
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Five Tips for Improving Staff Performance
Written by Jon on April 15, 2011 – 5:59 pm” The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.” John Wooden Five Tips for Improving Staff Performance One of the biggest challenges of owning a hair/spa salon business is improving staff performance and productivity. It starts with the owner. Excellence does start at the top. Before you can manage others you must be able to manage yourself if you want to earn the trust and respect of your team. Managing people who share your vision and goals can be daunting. The question is why is it so difficult to manage people? I do not believe hairdressers perform Continue reading…
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Best Employees to Hire: Inexperienced vs. Experienced Hairdressers
Written by Jon on March 16, 2011 – 10:27 amOne of the leading causes of business failure is the owner’s inability to hire the right people. No bbusiness can succeed and continue to grow with a merry go round of staff turnover. “The time finding and hiring people is time well spent!” Below are some of the many factors in deciding who to hire as a valued member to your team. pleasing personality professional appearance strong people and communication skills a history of job stability outstanding artistic skills, etc… The decision to hire experienced vs. inexperienced professionals will be one of your leading challenges as a business owner. Selecting Continue reading…
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Special Preview Announcement from Jon Gonzales
Written by Jon on February 26, 2011 – 11:56 amComing to Toronto , Canada Monday, May 9, 2011 Are You Concerned about the Future Growth and Profitability of your Business? Do You Want To Develop Powerful Business Management Skills? Are You Concerned With Rising Business Costs? Do You find it Difficult to find Committed Hairdressers for Your Team? Are You Being Compensated Enough for the Long Hours and Hard Work of Owning Your Business? Dear Colleague and Friend, I am pleased to make a preview announcement of my upcoming all day Business Management Seminar to be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Toronto,Downtown on Monday May 9,2011 from Continue reading…
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9 Tips to Attracting More Customers
Written by Jon on January 14, 2011 – 1:16 pm” The man who is a success does more than what is necessary and keeps doing it” As we enter a new year, keeping busy with in the salon should be a high priority especially during the slow months that usually occur after the holidays. If your busy with plenty of customers,congratulations,but for those of you who want more customers we as professionals should all work hard to create value in our skills through on going self-improvement, so we can create a demand for our services and eventually raise prices. Of course we all know that positive word of mouth Continue reading…
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