“Developing Your leadership Skills”   The Practical, No Nonsense Success & Leadership Guide for the Busy Salon Owner   EXCELLENCE DOES BEGIN AT THE TOP   “If you can’t manage yourself, you’ll never be able to manage others.” Jon Gonzales Do you know the overwhelming cause why so many people fail in business? It’s not from a lack of ambition, or drive, or even money.Most businesses fail because of poor management. In fact, an astounding 92% of small businesses go under because the owner just [Click here to read full article...]

The Business Journey You Don't Have to Take Alone. You are not alone anymore!   I want to share my journey in the hopes that I can make your journey easier than mine. My intent on writing this article is to help you find solutions to the many  challenges salon owners are experiencing in today's changing and competitive business climate, I want to share my journey in the hope that I can make your journey easier than mine. As owner of 3  successful salons for over [Click here to read full article...]

State  Cities,and Federal Agencies are targeting the beauty industry for audits to determine if worker rights are being violated. Many salon owners are unknowingly violating worker rights, making themselves vulnerable to audits and severe penalties. The penalties are enormous, from frivolous lawsuits to business shutdowns. I am not an attorney and I'm not here to give legal advice. That's just not my jurisdiction, but I can suggest areas and resources you can view that will help you make informed decisions  based on fact,not guesswork.in helping [Click here to read full article...]

For those just beginning their journey into the beauty business, let me just say I'm thrilled that you've chosen hairdressing as your profession! I do hope the following information will help guide you as you start your journey towards reaching your goals and aspirations. I want to share my 43 year experiences as a hairdresser/salon owner and ten years as an educator that will help you make your journey easier than mine. I have often been asked if a career in the beauty profession a [Click here to read full article...]

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Do you find it difficult to find and keep good help? Are salon profits rising? Do you manage your team, or do they manage you? These are just some of the questions many salon owners face daily in trying to grow their business. The daily pressures of owning your own business, balancing your personal life, and raising your standard of living can be daunting especially in today’s tough economy. Owners must wear many hats in trying to deal with adversity [Click here to read full article...]

I’m hearing more and more concerns being voiced about the crisis facing hairdressers and salon owners. These challenges affecting our profession have been haunting us for many years. Lack of apprenticeship programs, booth rental issues, rent wars, misinformation,new minimum and overtime pay mandates, staff turnover, price and commission wars, lack of business management skills, staff pirating…the list goes on and on. Without a doubt, compounding these challenges even further is change within our profession that are causing so much stress, worry, and business challenges among [Click here to read full article...]