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A Salon/Spa Owner’s Profitability Checklist
Salon/spa profitability is a planned outcome..it doesn’t happen by chance, working harder or by hope. To give busy owners like you a profitability game plan, we've put together a profitability checklist. Read More
10 Characteristics of an Ideal Salon or Spa Front Desk/Guest Services Employee
Front desk/guest services employees are key players in salon/spa growth, productivity, profitability and brand identity. Here are 10 characteristics of an ideal front desk/guest services employee. Read More
25 Years of Strategies — A Look Back and a Look Ahead
On September 13th, Strategies will celebrate it’s 25th Anniversary. In this blog post, we reflect on Strategies journey to this point and take a look into the future. Read More
The Dangers of Being a Reluctant Salon/Spa Leader — and What to do About It
A reluctant salon/spa leader operates in what is best described as a protective bubble.Inside the bubble, it’s safe. Employee challenges don’t look so... Read More
10 Reasons It’s Great to Own an Employee-Based Salon or Spa
Do you ever wonder why you own a salon/spa? Don’t be one of those salon/spa owners who lose sight of all the great things that come with ownership. Check out this blog post, where we outline TEN reasons why it’s GREAT to own an employee-based salon/spa. Read More
How to Create a Salon/Spa Culture of Accountability Without Confrontation
Confronting actions and behaviors that you don’t want in your salon/spa is not the same as being confrontational. In this blog post, you'll learn the steps to finally create that culture of accountability you want and need for your salon/spa. Read More
Is Your Salon or Spa Drowning in the Sea of Sameness?
Does your salon or spa stand out from competition? The last thing any salon/spa wants is to be anything less than memorable. In this blog post, you'll learn a 4-point strategy to make you, your company and your team stand out in a sea of sameness. Read More
When Salon/Spa Owners Say, “My Employees Would Never Go for That”
What does that really mean when a salon/spa owner says, “My employees would never go for that”? What it really means is that you, your company and your employees are stuck. In this blog post, you'll discover six strategies that will keep you from getting stuck in the “My employees would never go for that” thinking. Read More
Tackling the Salon & Spa Staff Recruitment Challenge
Are you struggling to find qualified salon/spa staff? In this blog post we delivers a recruitment strategy that has the horsepower to get results. Read More
What is Your Salon or Spa Worth?
Discover how to assess your salon or spa's true value, boost profitability, and build a sellable business with these expert tips on financial health, branding, and leadership. Read More
Salon & Spa Teamwork: Hard to Get — Easy to Lose
In a salon/spa environment, teamwork fizzle can happen in an instant. Follow these tried-and-true strategies to maintain team focus, energy and momentum. Read More