by alaynecurtiss | Jun 13, 2022 | Salon Ownership
First off, I wish I had found this program years ago! Apparently, it has been around since the 1980’s. In the past, I was forced to put away nearly $25,000 each year to help carry and pay my employees through our slow season of January – March. It was...
by alaynecurtiss | Jan 23, 2022 | Alayne Curtiss, Salon Ownership, Salon Walkout, Stop The Walkouts
I find it really interesting that the walkout culture that salons have experienced for many years has made its way into mainstream businesses and suddenly every news program I turn on is talking about, “The Great Resignation.” Again, reinforcing that...
by alaynecurtiss | Apr 22, 2021 | Alayne Curtiss, Salon Ownership
We chatted with our new employee Patty Bassett of Patty Bassett Hair Design and had a heart to heart about why she wanted to join a team-based salon before hiring her right after the pandemic shutdown occurred. We wanted Patty to share her WHY with us, before hiring...
by alaynecurtiss | Jul 6, 2020 | Alayne Curtiss, Salon Ownership
For the past few months, things have been all over the place for everyone due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses were forced to close, leaving clients to hide inside until they’re able to get their salon maintenance done once again. While having more time on their...
by alaynecurtiss | Jun 9, 2020 | Alayne Curtiss, Salon Ownership
People who have passed through their education at beauty school may be wondering if they should go on to continue their cosmetology training. No matter what the craft, people should always seek to better themselves through education, and they can do this by taking a...
by alaynecurtiss | May 15, 2020 | Alayne Curtiss, Salon Ownership
COVID-19 has taken our usual way of living and turned it upside down. State and federal government-mandated shutdowns have closed schools, parks, and thousands of businesses across the country in efforts to minimize the exposure and spread of the virus. And while...
