So you’ve decided to open your own salon. You’ve chosen the area you want to build your business in, and you’re ready to find the perfect space. But before you sign that lease, there are some big decisions to be made with careful thought and consideration. Heath Smith, co-founder of Ruiz Salons in Austin, Texas,… Read more »
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Getting new clients into your salon can be an expensive marketing endeavor. The investment cost takes a big chunk out of the bottom line every month, especially when you include ads and promotional materials. In fact, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, acquiring a new client can cost five to seven times more than… Read more »
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The gift card income stream for a salon business is only one sales funnel of many, but a pretty important one. It serves as a critical tool to grow revenue through current clients who purchase gift cards for friends and family, and (hopefully) turn into new committed clients beyond the initial gift card use. According… Read more »
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Ah, the back-to-school season is upon us again. Sharpened pencils, new backpacks, and a wardrobe to wow friends—what more does a kid need? A fresh haircut, of course. Moms will soon be scrambling for appointments to get kids ready for a new year with a new look. Are you marketing to them now? Are you… Read more »
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Salon owners are always looking for ways to improve guest interactions in person and online, then turn those connections into dollars and dedicated fans. What’s the best place to start? Email marketing. It’s one of the easiest and most powerful ways to build customer relationships long-term. Done well, it serves as a great sales funnel… Read more »
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A small inspiration can turn into a movement, and that’s exactly what happened when Shane Price, CEO of Green Circle Salons started talking with a green salon owner in Canada in 2008. He was creating a directory of green minded salons to make it easier for consumers to find them and for salons to be… Read more »
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Marsha Power has owned Garbo A Salon, in Austin, Texas for 35 years (and in 2016, opened a second location). From the beginning, philanthropy has been at the heart of her business, but not necessarily by design. “It started off organically,” Power says. “I was working hard behind the chair and clients would ask me… Read more »
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