What Are S.M.A.R.T. Goals? The acronym stands for: S – Specific When setting a goal, be specific about what you want to accomplish. Think about this as the mission statement for your goal. This isn’t a detailed list of how you’re going to meet a goal, but it should include an answer to the popular […]
READ MORESocial Check Up
How Does Your Business Measure Up On Social Media? Instagram Does your bio have the 5 success elements it needs to get more followers? Facebook Does your Facebook ‘ABOUT’ section have the 3 wow factors that could help your business grow? Social Media Is The Key to Success Download our handy list to give your […]
READ MOREWeekly Health Check
Are Your Team on Track and in Check? You need to know what you’re dealing with, your numbers – what’s coming in and what’s going out. What can you achieve right now in your current situation? What disposable in-come do you have available to put towards your pay-it-off debt plan? Know the facts before you […]
READ MORETime Warp… How to be a Tightwad with your Salon Time
‘I just don’t have the time’. How I’d love a day off for every time I’ve heard this. Yet, it’s a ridiculous statement. Everyone, no matter who you are, has the same 24 hours a day. Every day. What you’re really saying is: I just can’t get my act together. And that’s down to one […]
READ MOREIs Your Salon Quiet?
Lisa Conway talks about the importance of focusing on our own business in quiet times instead of worrying if other people are quiet too. Why do you need to check if others are quiet, too? Because it makes you feel better to know you’re not the only one. My advice is to stop worrying about […]
READ MOREAre Your Clients Forsaking their Regular Salon Visit for a Swanky Restaurant Meal?
One thing we can rely on is change … and the hair and beauty industry is no exception. A big change over the last few years has been the decline of the regular salon visit. In years gone by, the “six-week regular” was a by-product of the fashion for neat, precise grooming. Today’s fashions are […]
READ MORESalon Owners: Who’s Keeping You on Task and on Track?
Accountability is the fuel for success. In the salon, it determines every outcome — from your client satisfaction levels to your financials, your team morale and your own sense of fulfilment. Let me explain why and how accountability can turbo charge your salon business, by Lisa Conway. From the time we arrive in this world, […]
READ MOREA New Take On Take-Away
Imagine a take-away that’s good for you. One with zero calories, no fats and no sugar. It doesn’t matter how much of this take away you enjoy, the more you indulge, the healthier you look and feel. By Lisa Conway. LET ME EXPLAIN. Last week I was feeling exhausted. I was at the tail-end of […]
READ MOREThe Big Ask How To Narrow Down Your Niche
Knowing your target market is crucial to the success of your beauty salon, clinic or day spa, and with the technology available to you today, there’s never been a better time to narrow down and develop your niche. In today’s information age, consumers can readily educate themselves. Just a few clicks on Google and they’ve […]
READ MOREHow Can I Afford a Salon Receptionist?
Salon and clinic owners ask me this ALL the time. In our industry, where the lion’s share of revenue comes from per-treatment fees, it’s a stretch to justify a front of house role that doesn’t directly contribute to your revenue stream. Or is it? What if your receptionist can actually make you money? Then, the […]
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