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Five Important Steps to Effective Recruitment

Are you finding it hard to recruit high quality employees at the moment? You are not alone. Very many hair...

Top tips to take the worry out of salon price rises

As food and utility bills continue to rise and family budgets get squeezed, you may feel that now is not...

Looking for inspiration? Meet Errol Douglas MBE

Congratulations to our world-renowned Member Errol Douglas MBE whose Belgravia salon was the first recipient of our newly launched Black...

Good mental health is good for your business

You’re probably pretty confident when dealing with an employee’s physical ill health but might be less sure how to approach...

Coronation Bank Holidays 2023

With the Coronation of the King on Saturday 6th May and an extra bank holiday on Monday 8th May you...

Salon team turning up late or not at all?

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” – Woody Allen Do you have a problem with your team turning up...

Giving and getting employee references (practical tips)

Does your heart sink when you’re asked to provide a reference? Do you know how to ask for a reference...

How to make a great first impression

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” – Will Rogers First impressions are crucial. Potential clients...

Creating a loyal salon team for long-term success

“I have yet to find a company that has earned high levels of customer loyalty without first earning high levels...

Rest break rights: don’t break the law in your salon

“Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do for body and soul.” – Erica Layne Everyone needs a...

How to deal with team troublemakers

Most of us have experience of difficult salon members says Simon Harris from MySalonManager. We dread when they’re around and...

Nurture your neighbourhood: attract new salon clients

Potential clients who live and work in your immediate neighbourhood are a valuable new income stream for your salon. But...

Changing an Employee’s Contract of Employment and Flexible Working

The world of work has been turned on its head during the pandemic. Furlough and home working have changed the...

National Minimum Wage

The National Minimum Wage covers all workers employed under contract but doesn’t affect those who rent a chair/are self-employed. It...

Social proof: a powerful way to attract new salon clients

In these challenging economic times attracting new clients is more important than ever. We asked Alice Kirby, founder of Lockhart...

Attracting top stylists and loyal clients with 5-star quality

With a heritage spanning over forty years, the Clipso group of salons is now well established as a hugely successful...

Get the best talent working for your salon

Have you ever noticed how some of your competitors manage to attract the top talent with ease, even in this...

Get smart: ensure your team is dressed for success

“Dress for success. Image is very important. People judge you by the way you look on the outside.” – Brian...

Drive Black Friday sales on your salon social

Have you thought about using Black Friday (25 November 2022) as a marketing hook? Salon marketing specialist Alice Kirby looks...