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From Stylist to Salon, Spa or Barbering Owner. What does it mean? -- Dreams are important to fill and we all should have a bucket list of what we want to do. For many its owning your one business wither it’s a mini owner, booth renter or a full on owner with employees or renters. Having the idea and bringing it to reality requires a great deal of home work to insure ones success.
Stylist Magazine, November 2010

Salon / Spa Successful Retailing Opportunities for the Holidays and Throughout the Year -- Retailing is a word, most staffers don’t like to hear regardless wither you have employees or renters. Every owner needs to truly understand the real value of retailing as a service from 3 critical points of view. The owners commitment, their distributors commitment and The Staff’s commitment. When all are in agreement to a commitment our most valuable asset the client really winds as well.
Salon Proview, September 2010

What Does it Take to be a Med Spa? -- Does adding a Dr.’s name to your spa make you a medical spa? First we need the definition of what is considered to be a med spa according to about.com: “A medical spa is a hybrid between a medical clinic and a day spa that operates under the supervision of medical doctor. Medical spas can treat conditions on your face and body like brown spots, redness, and broken capillaries that cannot be treated at all, or as effectively, by a traditional esthetician.”
Stylist Magazine, June 2010

Booth Renting Challenges -- This article was in response to a Booth Renter's question asking for assistance in navigating the legal responsibilities of the Salon Owner and Booth Renter when asking for or receiving needed upgrades.
Nails Magazine, June 2010

IRS to Tighten Regulations on Independent Contractors -- The IRS is tightening enforcement of rules concerning independent contractors. The agency plans to randomly examine 6,000 businesses over the next three years to check for misclassification of workers and it expects to raise more than $7 billion over the next 10 years.

Educational Support Opportunities --There is always support for any owner, manager or booth renter wither it’s at a Trade Show, through a Coaching Company or with an Expert Industry Consultant. When an individual is ready to learn the door will always open so one can expand their mind.
Stylist Magazine, August 2009

Why are More Salon and Spas being Audited in the US? -- We are seeing more and more salons and spa’s being audited today than ever and it is only the tip of the iceberg. There are several reasons for this frustrating challenge as more and more business owners in the beauty industry are contacting us to help assist them through this maze of devastation.
Stylist Magazine, December 2008

Booth Rental vs Employee, Is there a Wrong Choice -- To this management consultant there is no wrong choice a salon or spa owner can make. What we see that continues to be problems are in the setting up and running from the choice they each make. This is exactly why 99% of all business owners are not doing what they need to do to protect their financial investment when it comes to keeping the business door open on three very crucial issues.

Contract Labor, Booth Renter, or Employee — What Are They Really? -- If they were audited, a large percentage of the salon, spa and barbering owners in the beauty industry today could not pass the tests determining their workers’ tax status imposed by the IRS or by their individual state, says our expert. As tax time approaches, know the facts. The financial fall-out from misclassifying your staff can be devastating.

Trends for the New Year -- Some people may say a trend is nothing more than a passing fad that has been accepted by the masses, but not all trends are temporary. In fact there are trends that have changed the world forever and they are still around affecting all of our lives.

Your Tax Responsibilities -- The reporting of additional income, such as gratuities or tips (January 2003)