April 2011
Beauty Business Buzz Charlene Abretske
It's a Green Thang! — Remember the auto industry in Detroit a few years ago, before the last recession began, whose declining sales symbolized everything "old school" in the marketplace. After decades of not giving consumers what they wanted, it looked like the auto industry was down for the count, but then it all changed. read more>
Better Business Neil Ducoff
Chasing Your Passion — While speaking at a trade show, I ran into a friend that I had not seen in quite some time. When I asked what she was up to, she told me that she was chasing her passion - she said she wanted to build something great. During my flight home, I reflected on that conversation. My immediate recollections were the fire in her eyes, the determination in her words and the tone of her voice. read more>
Blue Highways Jerry Tyler
The Quest of "Going Green" — I like to think we all share the desire to become ecologically responsible to lessen our negative impact on our environment. Still, to some the quest of Going Green may seem like an insurmountable task. read more>
The Nail Extension Jaime Schrabeck
Being Green: What Does it Mean? — Judging by the increasing number of salons marketed as "natural," "organic" and "eco-friendly," there is a pressure for salons to appear "green." My salon appears green; I painted both the exterior and interior beautiful, complimentary shades of the color. read more>
Esthetic Endeavors Judith Culp
The "Green" Esthetician — When it comes to going green, estheticians have a slight advantage over others in the beauty therapy industry. Much of what we work with is derived from nature for its known benefits to skin. read more>
The Mane Objective Marco Pelusi
"Offline" Social Networking Strategy as Important as Online — There is no doubt that Facebooking, Twittering, etc., are a necessity these days. Let's face it, online social networking can create virtual opportunity like never before… but it is important to not neglect the basics. read more>
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