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On July 4, 2025, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law by President Trump. With a stroke of a pen, the foundation of "no tax on tips" is laid.  This new tax code created a federal income tax deduction, meaning it reduced taxable income and, by extension, tax liability for the person claiming it. The tip deduction maxes out at $25,000 per year, and it is available regardless of whether a taxpayer takes the standard deduction or itemizes.  Upon reaching $150

A niche concept in the beauty world, as a start-up attempts to cover renters who are forced to temporarily step away from their chairs but retain their clients.

How to calculate what to charge by the hour: Step 1: Operating Cost - Calculate what you spend on the following business expenses in a...

“We know that cold capping is not for everyone, but patients can’t make a choice if they don’t know there is a choice to be made”,

How long have you been open? When a salon has been in business for a longer period of time they have established a presence in the...

How would you build a personal relationship with a client? It’s no secret that building relationships with clients is part of the reason...

Before you offer a booth or suite to a new stylist, it is important that you first make sure it's going to be a good fit. Since they are...

I see and hear it all the time: “I’m a 1099.” Seeing those three words causes my eyes to roll so far back in my head they get stuck....

We get it, no one likes to miss out on money. As most of us know, the common method to prevent losing out on money when it comes to late...

Negative reviews are a natural part of being a business in the 21st century. However, addressing them can be a bit of a tightrope walk....

Customer Surveys are a powerful tool for public relations (PR). Why? In the early years of PR, companies used a one-way communication...

In a world where digital media is at our fingertips, have we ever stopped to ask ourselves, "Are we digital pirates?"   Spotify, iTunes,...

When it comes to being a stylist, you are either an independent contractor, self-employed business owner, or employee. Over the years,...

Hairstylists suck at setting boundaries! We've all seen the client horror stories. From the client that texts the stylist all night to...

Facebook is an interesting beast in terms of demographics. While statistically, it looks great to market to 13-35-year-olds, it's...

Instagram is a fantastic platform for visual industries, such as beauty. The social media platform is one of the best when trying to...

Now some of you Drama TV lovers out there may hear 'Crisis Management' and immediately think of Scandal ;  however, as much as I wish my...

"When I first started coaching salon owners I always asked, “What is your biggest hurdle?” Every-single-time the answer has to do with...

According to the Internal Revenue Service, a worker can only be classified one of two ways; employee or independent contractor.   It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors.   Generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. You do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes o

Booth Rent Lease Should Include the Following: ​ Define Parties Involved - The salon owner is the landlord; the stylist is the tenant. Example: “Station rental agreement made January 1, 2020, between Rebekah Smith (Landlord) and Jenipher Jones (Tenant). ” Establish Relationship - State that the stylist is an independent, small business owner & responsible for filing their own taxes. This is required by the IRS. Example: “The Tenant is an independent business owner & not an em