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Business advice for salon, spa and medspa owners. Profit, leadership, Team-Based Pay and the work of running your company.

27 Years of Making a Difference

On September 13, 1993, I moved into a first-floor office at 40 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT. All I had was some office furniture, a few Mac computers, and a ton of determination to make a difference in the industry I love and have served since 1970.

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Being a Salon/Spa Owner is Still One Hell of an Opportunity

Business isn’t all about money, critical numbers, and productivity. Business is about people and building something special to share with other likeminded individuals. In this blog post, we share insights on those very special aspects that make you proud to be an owner.

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Five Ways to Outsmart Today’s Business Unknowns

The only way to get your salon/spa through this pandemic is to be aggressive, systematized, coordinated, consistent, and relentless. Here are five rock-solid ways to outsmart the onslaught of unknowns and get your business safely through this pandemic

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When Employees Choose Potential Exposure to COVID-19

Here are some insights on what you can do as a salon/spa owner when an employee chooses to be in a situation that increases his or her chances of COVID-19 infection — and the potential to spread that infection to fellow employees, and clients.

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What are Your COVID-19 “Out Sick/Can’t Work” Policies?

With COVID-19 surging in many states, it is essential to prepare written policies in to avoid any ambiguity, misinterpretation or employee hurt feelings. Here are some recommendations to help you address COVID-19 related sick and time off situations in your salon/spa. None are etched in stone. Use what works in your company.

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COVID-19: Why Salon/Spa Owners Need to be Ready for Anything

If this pandemic taught us anything, it’s that the more prepared your business is, the better its chances of surviving a crisis — up to and including another shutdown. To ensure your salon/spa can survive whatever challenges COVID-19 can throw in its way, we've put together this list of six "what-ifs" to consider.

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Salon/Spa Ownership is About Making a Difference

There is something more to owning and building a salon/spa business than making money. It's about making a difference in the lives of others. Here are six straight-forward prerequisites to lead a salon/spa that makes a difference.

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