Archive for the ‘Competition’ Category

 

davidguide on Feb 10th, 2010Choosing a Salon

Choosing the right salon for you is important. If you select a salon that you don’t like then you will dread going to the beauty treatments that are intended to make you feel good about yourself. To start your search you should create a list of characteristics that you want from your salon. This list [...]

davidguide on Feb 4th, 2010Mobile Spa Business – Bringing the Business Right to Clients

Mobile spas are starting to proliferate and operate actively in most markets. Conceptualized and developed on the principle that clients are more at home and comfortable having spa services provided right at the coziness and privacy of home, mobile spas are truly patronized well. In fact, mobile spas are most in-demand in busy markets across [...]

davidguide on Sep 17th, 2008Making A Solid Spa Business Plan

One of the most exciting business opportunities for many seeking to run their own business is the spa business.
There are a great many unique and individual business opportunities in the world of spas, from running a nail salon to running a tanning salon to running a full service day spa or even a larger spa [...]

davidguide on Aug 16th, 2008Tools Needed to Become a Successful Franchisee

With any business you do need tools that will help you become a successful business. In this article, I will go over some example of tools that help you become successful.
Scenario 1 – Construction Company. If you own your own construction company there are quite a few items that you need. For example, you will [...]

davidguide on Aug 10th, 2008Simple Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Business

As much as it is very satisfying to be your own boss and employ other people, it is just as satisfying to be able to see the value of your business increase over time. Remember that your business is a commodity that can be bought and sold just like any other commodity and in the [...]

davidguide on Aug 8th, 2008Adding Services and Diversification – Add Services, Extend Your Hours and Diversify

Adding cosmetic procedures is a great way to add services to your existing salon or spa. The only way for any salon or spa to stay in business is to constantly evolve. Adding services that are extensions of the services you currently offer is a good way to get started.
Like any plan to expand, start-up [...]

davidguide on Aug 7th, 2008Start-up Guide to Hair Salon Furniture

Hair salon furniture is one of the major expense when starting a hair salon business. This is critical in giving a pleasant experience to the customers of your salon. Hair salon furniture includes styling chairs, shampoo chairs, facial steamers, massage table and other items such as rolling carts and cabinets. The furniture can be selected [...]

davidguide on Jul 15th, 2008Beat Your Competition With A Strong Personal Brand

About 75% of the 22 million small businesses in the U.S. are owned and managed by a single individual. The typical business reflects the solo owner’s values, tastes and personality. Most importantly, the business and its owner are inseparable in the eyes of customers and prospects.
You can turn personal involvement into marketplace advantage by creating [...]