http://www.misssalonbusiness.com en-gb misssalonbusiness.com 2010-5-28T00:00:00Z misssalonbusiness.com http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#66367 When I opened my first nail salon I wanted it to be all about the customer. If our service was about nails then we were going to do it all Whatever a customer wanted we did it gel acrylic fast manicures slow manicures nail art French polish American French fiberglass airbrushing super fast drying top coats slow drying but super shiny topcoats nourishing cuticle oils quick fixes pedicures the lot As I became more experienced in the business I realized I had taken on a huge task. Having such a wide range of services requiring so many different skills from a technician meant that we were constantly in training. Applying fiberglass is a very different process from gel airbrushing is very different from freestyle hand painted nail art. But there wasnt necessarily a market for every service so why was I investing so much in training the team to airbrush nail art for example when most ladies in the area wanted straight plan French manicuresOffering a huge... 2010-5-28T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#50034 The financial management of a business is of course crucial I was actually pretty good with this as I started and continued to run my businesses with a full financial business plan. I always had uptodate Profit amp Loss information and a Cash Flow forecast showing me who I had to pay and when but the one thing that really got me in the beginning was VAT Whilst I knew it was a tax on goods that would need to be paid I didnt quite fully understand what that really meant that a tenner in the till was not actually a tenner but 1638.50 Now I know you get some VAT back from goods you purchase but in the salon business you generally generate more income than you spend on stock so the VAT returned was minimal in comparison. So in the beginning I was working my forecasts from the actual cashintill amounts without accounting for VAT and then got a super shock three months later when my accountant sent me a super VAT bill HOW MUCHNot accounting for VAT and in fact many of the other notsoobvious ... 2009-10-5T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#38641 The saying goes that the eyes are the window to your soul... For your salon your shop front is the window to your business. Does your shop front communicate to passersby a true reflection of your business I would not be surprised if the answer to that question is No... I cant tell you how many salons let themselves down with messy junkyard style windows and shop fronts This is truly unfortunate.Ive seen many shop fronts with everything from BluTack used to display mostly irrelevant posters irrelevant in this case meaning completely unexciting to a potential client to signboards that are tired and dirty to strings of either illegible or boring text. Ive even seen some with the fax number displayed as if this number has any relevance whatsoever to a potential client.Now dont get me wrong I know its hard to run your own business. I know that most salon owners have to be head of marketing HR admin finance stock control training and more all in one all the time and this is not easy. But i... 2009-7-30T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#41177 Salon owners dont have time for thick text books or lengthy presentations to help solve their business woes... Having owned and managed 6 salons I know what it is like when you are trying to get some clarity and direction for the business but have to get through the days operations first before you can get to any strategic marketing or management Marketing is one of the major areas salon owners tend to under perform in however there are many other areas that need attention and management for example staffing training product retailing merchandising salon maintenance cost control cash flow and more. A lot... and usually all in the hands of just one individual who may also find themselves working on the shop floor everyday This is not great for growth and not great for sanity Through my now extensive work with other salons and my own personal experience I have compiled a short amp straighttothepoint 10Step Action Plan to profitability This 72page KickStart Your Salon... 2009-5-6T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#41174 Hello EveryoneWe are really really excited to announce our new online radio channel on Blog Talk Radio We will broadcast our first show this Friday the 8th at 4pm GMT Visit Time Zone Converter to get the time in your city.Miss Salon Radio click here to listen inEgo IwegbuDaley will be interviewed by Clarence Nappier a US based business consultant on the subjects most effecting salon owners today. Apart from many other talents Clarence has a unique and effective way of bringing new clients into a salon We liked this so much that we decided to partner with Clarence in our quest to help salon owners run the best businesses they can.Listen in and even call in during the show to ask any questionsMiss Salon Live on Blog Talk Radio Friday 8th 4pm GMT...be successful 2009-5-6T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#39903 I once met a salon owner who said to me ...retailing in the salon business is a mistake no one comes to a salon to buy products. Well I cant tell you my horror If you are like her then I suggest you give yourself a good shake wakeup and listen to this... Retailing is the only way to truly be successful in the salon business I opened my first salon completely not appreciating the importance of retail I thought the treatments would make enough money. I soon realised this was a mistake and started trying to rectify the situation by creating displays and incentives for the team. Eventually the salon started retailing quite well or so I thought... When I opened my second salon I was lucky enough and through no conscious effort of my own to have two people join the team from pure retail backgrounds. Well it was phenomenal how the retail sales figures just shot up We went from about 7 to around 30 after they joined Yes wow Thats what you get when you know how to sell Of course t... 2009-4-15T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#34484 How can I ensure my business survives the economic downturnThis must be the primary focus on the minds of most business owners large and small. So rather than wait around for fate to decide as a salon owner now is the time to take matters into your own hands and steer your ship through the rough seas Tough times or not the ultimate goal for any business is to maximize income whilst keeping costs low without compromising on quality. Maximizing income includes getting regulars back into your salon as often as possible and getting new business through the door in a nutshell attracting customers. I think it goes without saying that if youre not doing a good job youre not going to get much repeat business so first and foremost ensure that any services and treatments you offer are excellent and customer service is of a very high standard.Attracting customers is a marketing function which requires thought and persistence. With most salon owners working on the shopfloor caughtu... 2009-1-3T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#33797 For the 3rd year running Superdrug and 2true requested Miss Salon professional beauty personnel and management for their stand and stage at the Birmingham NEC Clothes Show... and we gladly assistedMirijana ToniLee and Gina provided makeovers and manicures to 100s of stand visitors throughout the 6 day event. To see images visit our facebook page click here. 2008-12-14T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#33666 I recently caught a television advert for the NSPCC National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. I have personally regularly donated to this charity for a while now as I feel deeply driven to support this cause however this advert made me want to do more. I find any details of child cruelty or abuse very upsetting and difficult to listen to and as such have always shied away from any involvement but realised yesterday that I dont have to be on the frontline to do more. I can volunteer my time to support those who are stronger than me and able to work directly with affected children... I can draw further attention to the charity through my business and network of associates and friends... And I can and do pledge 2 of all Miss Salon profits in 2009 to the NSPCC.Click here to join us and make a donation to the NSPCC today. 2008-12-11T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#32427 Miss Salon8482 are so impressed with Mr Site8482 Websites that we just cant recommend them enough Every salon should have an online presence and it has never been easier than with the Mr Site8482 Websites. Click on the banner below for more info... you could have a fabulous website in 30 minutes from just 16319.99 Dont miss it. 2008-11-15T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#32205 Starting your own business is like creating something from nothing An idea comes to mind and starts to grow bigger and bigger in your thoughts. If you are passionate about it it starts to take over your entire existence you just cant stop thinking about it Then with a huge amount of energy and commitment these thoughts turn into tangible assets chairs tables a shop front a reception desk phone lines and hopefully customers It really is creating something from nothing more than your energy and drive.Of course opening and running your own salon is tough you will experience emotional extremes super highs and frustrating lows. You will have to deal with stress exhaustion rejection and many moments of just wanting to give up but if you are brave and determined nothing will stand in your way not money or the lack of not selfdoubt and not even negative people around you will stop you from getting there. And when you do the personal and financial rewards make it all worth ... 2008-11-11T00:00:00Z http://www.misssalonbusiness.com/page7.htm#32077 This may sound drastic but its true. Better you understand this now than realise it years later when youre wondering why youre not cash rich In general very few salons owners think of retail as a vital revenue stream for their business with treatments usually providing over 90 of a salons income. I understand that you want to open a salon or a nail bar and not a shop but I am here to tell you that sales from treatments alone is just not going to be enough in the long run. The difficulty though is that not many salon staff see themselves as sales people. However to be successful you are going to have to take product sales seriously and work very hard at training your team to be sales people.Now when I say take product sales seriously I dont mean you need to turn yourself and your team into wild animals and mall down every customer to buy buy buy That just doesnt work. What I mean is that you will need to do three things More in the Open Your Own Salon Handbook... 2008-11-8T00:00:00Z