Why Do Hairdressers Change Jobs? Who is at Fault?

"Integrity is telling myself the truth, and honesty is telling the truth to others." One of the leading obstacles to business growth and   long term success is turnover.  No business can continue to grow and remain profitable with a constant merry go round of staff turnover. Our business is such that we must rely heavily on the performance and stability of our staff to maintain business growth and stability. In order for us to make this a reality we must examine the causes of staff [Click here to read full article...]

2011-08-28T10:48:11-07:00August 28th, 2011|

Five Tips for Balancing Your Personal and Business Life!

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

2022-04-12T09:18:13-07:00July 24th, 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...]

2022-04-12T08:39:35-07:00February 26th, 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...]

2022-04-12T08:49:36-07:00December 11th, 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...]

2022-04-12T08:42:21-07:00October 31st, 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...]

2022-04-12T08:17:51-07:00September 18th, 2010|

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