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Money Tips for Women in the Beauty Industry

Although 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 [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342022-04-12T09:02:22-07:00March 25th, 2011|

Special Preview Announcement from Jon Gonzales

Coming 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 [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T08:39:35-07:00February 26th, 2011|

Five Steps to Making Your Success a Reality

"Never accept mediocrity, good is not enough."These are troubling times for our country and our profession. Everywhere you turn there is doom and gloom. Unemployment, growing deficits, and rising business costs to name but a few of the challenges we face.Despite these difficult times, I feel there has never been a better time for both hairdressers and salon owners to succeed.Unfortunately far too many of our colleagues will follow the doom and gloom crowd always looking for excuses to fail.Sadly far too many salons and [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342022-04-12T08:55:43-07:00February 5th, 2011|

Six Steps on How to Communicate with Your Hairdresser

" To listen is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well." John MarshallA message to your customers!I am sharing an excerpt from my salon newsletter that we sent to our customers:Lack of communication between client and hairdresser is one of the main causes of customer dissatisfaction. A clear dialogue between hairdresser and client is essential in finding a look that is uniquely just right for you.At Chez Jon Hair Salon we listen to our clients' requests then offer our expert [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342022-04-12T08:49:36-07:00December 11th, 2010|

Honesty and a Code of Ethics

" Integrity is the essence of everything successful. " Richard Fuller. Many hairdressers and salon owners are working hard and experiencing many challenges in trying to provide a better life for themselves and their families. In order to make this a reality, we must join together as professionals and address a topic that is hurting our salons, our profession, and our livelihoods.It my hope that this article will help bridge the gap between salon owners and hairdressers, so we can provide a better dialogue and [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342022-04-12T08:47:14-07:00November 13th, 2010|

Thanksgiving Newsletter

Season’s Greetings Once again the Holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is always the appropriate time to count our blessings and offer messages of thanks and good will to our friends, relatives, our staff, and valued customers. As President and founder of Hairdresser Career Development Systems I personally want to thank each of you for your support and interest towards my educational programs. My business goal is to reach higher levels of educational excellence in meeting and exceeding your high expectations. I am committed to [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342021-09-30T12:14:53-07:00November 5th, 2010|

A Commitment to Excellence Must Start at the Top

"As captain and leader of your team, you and only you must provide the leadership in taking your business and your team to higher levels of excellence". Do you know what it takes to be a leader? Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Do you know how to develop a winning team that shares your business goals, vision, and expectations? Have you made a commitment to developing excellence within yourself ? Do you have an open mind to seeking [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342022-04-12T08:42:21-07:00October 31st, 2010|

Financial and Retirement Planning

'"Becoming wealthy is not a matter of how much you earn,who your parents are,or what you do --- it is a matter of managing your money properly" --- Noel Whittaker One of the pitfalls we face as hairdressers and salon owners is that, more often than not, our jobs do not provide us with pension plans, medical insurance, paid vacation, or other benefit packages like other professions. As a result, many in our profession end up living paycheck to paycheck and seldom take the time [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T08:36:51-07:00September 26th, 2010|

Compensation Guidelines for Salon Owners and Hairdresser’s

I’ve been fortunate to have traveled throughout the US and Canada meeting thousands of salon owners and managers, as well as hairdressers and educators. Many times, I’ve been asked about compensation. Suffice it to say, there can be a large gap between the opinions of salon owners, managers, and hairdressers about compensation. In this article, I’d like to attempt to bridge the gap between salon staff and management, and offer a few tips to help clarify the many misunderstandings about compensation. "There is no Universal [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T08:17:51-07:00September 18th, 2010|

Instilling a Team Environment

"A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself and his contribution to praise the skills of others" --- Norman Shidle Instilling a Team Environment As leader of your team, instilling a team spirit is a prerequisite to establishing a positive and professional salon environment. On the other hand, a house divided will create a negative and unprofessional salon environment for staff, our clients, and management. No salon can experience long term growth, stability, and profitability without a team [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T08:35:27-07:00August 8th, 2010|

Financial and Retirement Planning

Financial and Retirement Planning You work hard for your money-- make your money work hard for you One of the pitfalls we face as hairdressers and salon owners is that, more often than not, our jobs do not provide us with pension plans, medical insurance, paid vacation, or other benefit packages compared to other professions. As a result, many in our profession end up living paycheck to paycheck and seldom take the time to think about their futures when it comes to financial and retirement [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2021-09-30T12:15:17-07:00January 10th, 2010|

Welcome to Jon’s Blog

I urge all my fellow hairdressers and salon owners to voice their concerns and opinions. In order to remain objective and focused on your educational needs, I represent no special interest groups. I need your support. It is time to take back our profession! - Jon Gonzales/ President and Founder of Hairdresser Career Development Systems

Jon2008-12-23T21:25:23-08:00December 23rd, 2008|

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