October 2011
Covering Your Assets: Business/Liability Insurance by Elle Tigan
What's your strongest feeling when you hear about a horrible salon accident?
Imagine a car plowing into a salon. It happened recently in San Diego -- a couple patrol cars, a fire truck, ambulance, twisted metal and pink capes strewn across the road.
You're likely to react first with a feeling of anguish at the evident suffering. Then, you're relieved that it wasn't you or your loved ones. read more>
Keep Uncle Sam Out of Your Pocket by Larry Kopsa
Ka-ching, ka-ching…the end of the year is the time to make some serious money in the salon business.
Not only can you boost revenues with the additional business that comes through your door during the holiday season, but you can also make money by doing some effective year-end tax planning. read more>
Are You Afraid of Being Inspected? by Monika Herzog Butler
Most salon owners nervously ask themselves on a regular basis, "How would my salon or spa fare if we were inspected today?" From my experience as a salon owner and consultant in the beauty industry, the standards in most salons and spas are not up to par. Even salons that try their absolute best have room for improvement. read more>
Considerations for Selling a Distressed Business by Domenic Rinaldi
In a perfect world, businesses would only be sold when they are healthy and attractive to buyers. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and trying to market a business as an appealing acquisition while the business is in decline can be difficult. However, it is not impossible. read more>
Could Your Health Insurance Use a Boost? by Thomas R. Giddens
Insurance helps protect against the risk of the unknown, and in the case of major medical insurance, safeguards consumers from the high cost of medical care by providing coverage for specific health care services. Although the cost for insurance is far less than medical care would be if paid for out of pocket, most workers typically pay a monthly premium and either copayments or coinsurance. read more>
October is PBA | NCA Dining for Change Month
The Professional Beauty Association | National Cosmetology Association (PBA | NCA) are inviting stylists and salons across the country to participate in their annual Dining for Change fundraiser during the month of October. Dining for Change encourages salon and spa professionals to come together throughout the month of October and host dinners or social gatherings to raise money for two great industry causes. read more>
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