Money Tips for Women in the Beauty Industry

"They got married,they got divorced,and half their money goes out the window." Suze Orman Although many of these tips are geared towards women’s financial retirement needs, they also apply for men as well. As hairdressers and salon owners we 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 the rising cost of living  as an example. It’s really not how much [Click here to read full article...]

2022-04-12T11:22:45-07:00September 30th, 2011|

Honesty and a Code of Ethics

" There is no substitute for basic honesty and integrity in one's life." Many hairdressers and salon owners are experiencing many challenges in trying to provide a better life for themselves and their families. In order to raise our standard of living and  make this a reality, we must join together as professionals and address a topic that is hurting our salons, our profession, and our livelihoods. The purpose of this message is to combat turnover and help bridge the gap between salon owners and [Click here to read full article...]

2011-09-24T23:02:22-07:00September 24th, 2011|

The Greedy Salon Owner ?

" Let us join together to better understand each other. " There seems to be a growing contempt and jealousy towards pharmaceuticals, oil companies, financial institutions, Wall Street, rich people, or anybody who is successful and surprisingly salon owners throughout the United States. I was recently reading some chat rooms comments where hairdressers were commenting on their salons and owners. I was alarmed by the degree of animosity, misunderstandings, and negative attitudes towards salon owners and managers in their efforts to grow their business and [Click here to read full article...]

2011-09-08T21:06:29-07:00September 8th, 2011|

A Hairdresser’s Guide to Making Money

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

2011-08-06T22:57:53-07:00August 6th, 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|

Five Tips to Growing Your Business

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

2022-04-12T09:17:43-07:00July 9th, 2011|

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...]

2022-04-12T09:02:22-07:00March 25th, 2011|

Five Business Tips for Improving Your Business

" Work hard to take your business and team to a higher level." In today's tough economy improving the growth and profitability of your business, should be a high priority. You can no longer afford to just hope that your business is going to grow with out effort. As leader of your team it is your responsibility to take your business and staff to a higher level of excellence. Your staff’s livelihood depends on your decision making efforts in growing and making your business [Click here to read full article...]

2022-04-12T08:58:56-07:00February 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|

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...]

2022-04-12T08:36:51-07:00September 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...]

2022-04-12T08:17:51-07:00September 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...]

2022-04-12T08:35:27-07:00August 8th, 2010|

Salon Owners Must Speak Out & Take Control of Their Own Destiny

After 41 years in the trenches as a working hairdresser/salon owner and now President of Hairdresser Career Development Systems, I feel I have earned the right to speak out and voice my concerns and opinions about the plight of hairdressers, salon owners and our profession as a whole. Before we can find solutions to owning a successful salon , we need to address the and find solutions to the many challenges of salon ownership. Below are just some of the challenges that salon owners face [Click here to read full article...]

2015-11-11T22:50:41-08:00April 22nd, 2010|

Build Customer Loyalty to Your Business by Developing a Powerful Communication Strategy

What sets one salon apart from another is more than just the quality of their stylists and services. It is how well they connect with their customers. Sadly, many hairdressers and salon owners take their customers for granted and do not develop strong personal relationships with them. That kind of attitude can be devastating to a business. Consumers know there are plenty of other salon sand price ranges to choose from in their community . If they don’t feel a sense of loyalty for their [Click here to read full article...]

2016-04-26T13:51:23-07:00March 17th, 2010|

Combating Staff Turnover

Before you can combat staff turnover,you need to understand why people change jobs . Turnover will always be a threat to your salon's continued growth and bottom line. By determining the causes of staff turnover, you can start taking preventative measures to combat this obstacle. These are some of the causes of staff turnover: Unrealistic career and earning expectations Sadly many hairdressers change jobs too frequently , especially young hairdressers just starting their careers due to unrealistic career earning and job expectations. Far too many [Click here to read full article...]

2019-01-18T12:04:31-08:00February 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...]

2021-09-30T12:15:17-07:00January 10th, 2010|

A Practical Guide for Hairstylists to Prosper in Today’s Economy

In my last installment, "Today’s Tough Economy: Crisis…or Opportunity?", I discussed the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity. And our industry certainly has its share of adversities today! From price and commission wars to poor salon management, from finding the marketing dollars to keep the clients coming in and staying competitive…. And this doesn’t even begin to speak of the state of our current economy! It’s no wonder hairstylists, especially those newer in the business, are quitting or switching careers [Click here to read full article...]

2022-04-11T15:03:19-07:00March 12th, 2009|

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