8 Tips to Combating Burnout
Written by Jon on April 7, 2012 – 10:05 pm“Find a place within where there’s joy and the joy will burn out the pain.” — Joseph Campbell Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Do you sometimes lack the energy to perform at peak performance? Do you sometimes feel tired with no energy? Do you sometimes feel all stressed out, and worry about your bills? Do you find yourself sometimes feeling bored at work? Burnout is usually caused by physical and mental exhaustion caused by stress and worry, fatigue and other factors. Signs or symptoms from burnout can be caused by many factors, either at work, your personal life, or Continue reading…
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Salon Owners Summit Conference, Join Us for Our 7 Day Cruise to the Caribbean
Written by Jon on March 25, 2012 – 8:00 am“Ethics or simple honesty are the building blocks to a successful business.“ For too long, salon owners have struggled in meeting the many challenges and obstacles of salon ownership in isolation. Your not alone anymore. As salon owners we share a common bond in trying to build and grow our businesses. Many of our associations that are well intended are not addressing the deep rooted challenges that are causing hard ships on owners or helping salon owners grow their businesses. Far too many salons are struggling while many more are going out of business. We have no voice. The only Continue reading…
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Why Do So Many Salons Fail ?
Written by Jon on February 5, 2012 – 2:25 am” It is more honorable to acknowledge our faults than to boast of our merits.” I think you all will agree, that salon owners are facing many business challenges. Rising business costs,turnover,commission and price wars, booth rental issues, finding good help,finding education that is not biased towards product company needs,to name a few of the challenges salon owners face. A tough and uncertain economy also compounds our obstacles. There are many other reasons why salons struggle and many more fail. Here are a few tips that will help Identify and Avoid the Causes of Business Failure: Lack of Business Continue reading…
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Common Mistakes Hairdressers Should Avoid
Written by Jon on January 19, 2012 – 8:35 pm” Identify and learn from your mistakes and build on your successes.” Here’s a list of common hairdresser mistakes that we have probably all made at one time or another while working in a salon. By avoiding these simple mistakes, you can improve your earning potential and grow your career. As professionals we must all do our part in raising the image of our profession to a higher level . The following simple guidelines will help us in our efforts at client retention. Irregular Work Schedule — Far too many hairdressers cross off time on their appointment books, or show Continue reading…
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New Year Resolutions for Salon Owners — A New Beginning!
Written by Jon on January 1, 2012 – 1:57 amNew Year Resolutions for 2012 — A New Beginning! I do hope that all of you enjoyed a Very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Now that the holiday season is behind us, let us plan and prepare for a new and successful year for your salon and team 2012 is expected to be a difficult and challenging year for both hairdressers and salon owners, due to an uncertain economy and rising business costs. There will be a lot of doom and gloom, especially during the first 3 months of the year. Despite the doom and gloom I feel 2012 Continue reading…
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Renew Your Passion of Owning a Successful Business
Written by Jon on December 18, 2011 – 12:50 am“Persistence and determination will give you the power to prevail over all obstacles.” Owning successful salon is a daunting experience. As a salon owner you must wear many hats. The many challenges of salon ownership in a very fragile economy can be overwhelming. I’m sure everything that has happened to you has happened to me in my 43 year career as a working hairdresser/salon owner. You certainly will experience many peaks and valleys. One thing I have learned over the years is the challenge of staying motivated, with a passion to make my business a success no matter what it Continue reading…
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Overcoming the Challenges of Salon Ownership
Written by Jon on December 11, 2011 – 3:56 pm“When facing difficulties and adversity,one must never lose sight of our successes.” I am well aware of the many challenges of salon ownership. For over 43 years I also faced the same challenges you face as salon owners, but I also have been able to enjoy the benefits of owning my own business. I certainly know about the peaks and valleys of owning your own business. I am sure that everything that has happened to you has happened to me over the years, many a time I had to ask myself if making all these sacrifices was worth owning my Continue reading…
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8 Tips On Combating a Tough Economy
Written by Jon on December 4, 2011 – 12:34 am” There is no failure except in no longer trying.” – Elbert Hubbard Owning your own business can be daunting especially after the holidays during a slow economy. Why is it that some salons thrive in a good and tough economy? Why is it that some salons are thriving while others are struggling just to survive? There are many reasons, poor staff selection, poor planning, salon gossip and pettiness, lack of leadership skills, poor business management skills and the list goes on and on. Unfortunately far too many salon owners are waiting for the economy to improve, while others are Continue reading…
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Eight Tips on How to Motivate Your Team
Written by Jon on November 26, 2011 – 11:42 pm“Attitude is not a skill. It is an attitude.” — Ralph Marston Improving staff performance and productivity will always be a major challenge in taking your team and your salon to higher levels of excellence. As coach of your team you need to help them stay motivated as professionals . You must show them how to maximize their full learning and earning potential,by helping them learn self motivation guidelines. You must make them aware that they must take full responsibility for their own success or failure. If you can’t motivate yourself, how can you expect to motivate your team? Excellence Continue reading…
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Happy Thanksgiving –Let Us Give Thanks
Written by Jon on November 23, 2011 – 2:12 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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