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Salon & Spa Culture: How to Get it Right
"Culture" has officially become the new business buzzword in the salon/spa industry…...and rightfully so.Why?Because the more defined and... Read More
The Bitter Side of Salon & Spa Suites
The suite phenomenon is the equivalent of a modern day gold rush. More and more suite franchises are popping up everywhere. All the suite franchises... Read More
The Aging Salon/Spa Business Model
The closing of The Ted Gibson Salon in New York City just days before Christmas has fueled the debate that the salon/spa industry has officially... Read More
10 Salon & Spa Leadership Resolutions for 2017
This begins my tenth year of writing the Monday Morning Wake-Up blog.The very first MMWU was on January 18, 2008. This marks 466 continuous Monday... Read More
Why 1099 Salon & Spa Workers are NOT Employees
Salon & Spa owners: Are you properly classifying your salon or spa workers? Here are 10 questions to determine if a worker is a W2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor. Read More
The Employee-Based Salon & Spa Owner's Manifesto
As the owner of an employee-based salon/spa company … you control your own destiny.At Strategies, we believe in and support your dream to own and grow... Read More
Salon & Spa Tip Income - The Facts on Payouts & Reporting
Salon owners & staff: IRS expects ALL tips reported, not just credit cards. Avoid penalties! Switch to tip-included paychecks for easier taxes & record keeping. Get compliant at IRS.gov. Read More
Non-Compete Agreements for Salons & Spas...Yes or no?
Are non-compete agreements right for your salon or spa? This blog post will help you decide or possibly rethink your current non-compete agreement. Read More
Honoring Employee-Based Salon and Spa Owners
This Monday Morning Wake-Up is for the dreamers...The visionaries and brave souls that ventured into salon/spa ownership.You are the unsung heroes... Read More
Surviving a Salon or Spa IRS Audit – Cash Really Counts
When you get a letter like this from the IRS, they’re not sending you a birthday card.I was lucky enough to be selected for an IRS audit of my salons.... Read More
Controlling Salon & Spa Employee Turnover
We all know that employees come and go. Every business has employee turnover and attrition. For salons and spas, turnover is an ongoing issue.Getting... Read More