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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
Making Salon/Spa Revenue Goals the Goal of Everyone
Salon/spa service providers easily relate to their individual weekly and monthly goals. They do the work. They watch their numbers. Some push hard to... Read More