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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...

Booth Rent Lease Should Include the Following: ​ Define Parties Involved - The salon owner is the landlord; the stylist is the tenant....

What is the SS-8?  Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form SS-8 is used when you think you might be misclassified as a worker and want the...

Disclaimer:   The advice detailed below is for educational purposes only and is not meant to replace a certified tax professional nor...