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One Month of COVID-19
Kudos to all salon and spa owners. Yes, the last four weeks have been stressful beyond words — but you’re still here. You adapted. You persevered. As we enter another week, let's take a moment to look back at the last four weeks, the hurdles you overcame and the questions that still need to be answered. Read More
How to Use the Paycheck Protection Program Loan for Your Salon/Spa
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a hotly debated and confusing topic. In this blog post, we break down seven dilemmas and three "what if" scenarios, and why it is imperative to process and decide on the best use of your PPP loan. Read More
The Importance of Resilient Leadership During & After this Crisis
Making leadership decisions in times like these, is nothing like most of us have ever experienced.We can’t think back to yesterday to help make the... Read More
Why I Have Hope for Salons & Spas
We are entering a period of positive and profound change for the salon/spa industry. In this blog post, we’re going to give you the three reasons why we’re hopeful for what lies ahead. Read More
COVID-19: Keeping Your Leadership Head in the Game
Karie Bennett is the owner of the highly successful Atelier Salons in San Jose, CA.Like many tens of thousands of salon/spa owners in the USA and... Read More
COVID-19 Is NOT Going to Take Out Our Industry
Watching all but non-essential businesses shutting down is beyond surreal — like a nightmare you can’t wake up from.Where we are:For well over a week,... Read More
Salon/Spa Coronavirus Resource Links
e have compiled the following list of resources to help you be proactive and stay informed as we all work through the Coronavirus crisis. Read More
Salon/Spa Checklist for Pausing Operations Due to Coronavirus
Closing your salon or spa due to COVID-19? Here is a list of action items for you to start implementing right now in order to ensure your team and clients are informed, your physical location is secured, and your business is set up to operate at its full potential when it’s time to welcome guests back in the door. Read More
19 Points to Keep Your Salon/Spa Moving Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
Lisa Cochran, owner of The Studio - Aveda Hair Salon & Spa, shares nineteen random thoughts, questions and tips to keep salon/spa owners moving. Read More
Lead to the Level of the Challenge
The list of salon/spa business challenge scenarios is endless. Devastating walkouts. Too much debt. Contaminated cultures. Low productivity. Dealing with COVID-19. Here are six strategies to help you lead at a level equal to any challenge you salon/spa may face. Read More
Coronavirus: Salon/Spa Preparedness & Reassurance
Here's a short list of things you should be doing to prepare your salon/spa business to weather any adverse effects coronavirus fears can bring. Read More