Six Tips to Overcoming Time Restraints
Written by Jon on October 8, 2011 – 11:12 pm” Time is what we want most,but what we use worst.” -William Penn Lack of time is a constant challenge facing salon owners. We all also know the keys to owning a successful and profitable business and still have a family life requires a lot of time and hard work. In today’s challenging economy time management will play a major role in your efforts in developing powerful business management skills and grow a successful and profitable business. Learning to work smarter,not harder will be a good start. The question I am asked over and over by salon owners is how Continue reading…
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A Hairdresser’s Guide to Making Money
Written by Jon on August 6, 2011 – 10:57 pm” Money is better then poverty,if only for financial reasons.” – Woody Allen It is a proven fact that the income and standard of living of hairdresser’s is not keeping pace with other professions. Most hairdresser’s have no pensions, medical insurance, paid vacations and other perks compared to other professions. Far too many of our colleagues work pay check to pay check and just get by. As I view many of the chat rooms, there is hardly a mention about achieving financial independence and financial planning. Most of the conversations are about products and irrelevant topics that will not help 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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Money Tips for Women in the Beauty Industry
Written by Jon on March 25, 2011 – 3:29 pmAlthough many of these tips are geared towards women, they also apply for men as well. As hairdressers and salon owners we tend to invest most of our time developing our artistic skills, we seldom think of planning for our financial future. In today’s tough economy, the cost of living will continue to escalate as evidenced by rising gas prices as an example. It’s not how much you earn that will determine your financial future; It’s what you do with your money that will determine your financial future. I’ve listed a few important guidelines that will help you in the Continue reading…
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Jon’s Pyramid to Success
Written by Jon on November 20, 2010 – 9:40 pm” Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of – John Wooden. “ Over the years I’ve made it a point to observe why some people make it big while others just get by. What personal characteristics set them above the crowd? I finally figured it out; they all seemed to have true grit, that fierce determination to succeed. I want to share some of my findings, so you too can display the same passion to succeed. This is part one of my pyramid to success of key personal growth Continue reading…
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Unleash The Power Within To Reach Career Success
Written by Jon on June 13, 2010 – 1:43 pmIf you want a better life for yourself and your family, you must develop the self discipline and desire to unleash the power within to make your goals and dreams a reality. “It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” – George Elliot Sadly, far too many hairdressers struggle to make a good living and never reach their full learning and earning potential because it requires hard work, continuing education, extra effort, sacrifices, and a lot of perseverance. Building a successful hairdressing career is a journey that requires patience and a quest for self improvement and knowledge. Continue reading…
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Keys to Success and Happiness for Hairdressers
Written by Jon on January 26, 2010 – 2:51 pmMany hairdressers are trying to raise their standard of living for themselves and their families in a very difficult economic environment. The question is how do you meet these challenges while at the same time balance your personal and professional lives? The next challenge is how to stay busy and create a demand for your services and stand above the crowd. The following tips will help in your personal and professional growth: Invest in yourself through ongoing education — Keep learning. The more you learn the more you earn. Work smarter, not harder— Learn the business aspect of your development. Continue reading…
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Seven Ways to Renew Your Fighting Spirit in 2010
Written by Jon on December 30, 2009 – 3:29 pmFor far too many of our colleagues, 2009 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 2010 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 succeed. Your attitude towards adversity will determine your own success or failure. Don’t follow the doom and gloom crowd always Continue reading…
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