In a salon, the customer comes first. You have to give your customers what they want and keep them satisfied if you want them to keep returning for your services. But don’t forget that you have a business to run and a profit to make. Keeping your customers happy and returning is one way to […]

Today, unlike the past, the dangers and health issues of smoking are well known. While smoking seems to have been much more widespread in the past, with more knowledge of smoking side effects varying types of smoking bans have been put in place across the United States.

In the salon business, referrals are everything. According to some studies about 80 percent of salon owners say most of their clients are from referrals. But it’s safe to say most salons aren’t effectively getting referrals. In this post we’ll explore how to implement a referral program and increase referrals for your salon.

We don’t know about you, but we are awfully excited that summer is finally right around the corner! With summer comes BBQs, block parties, and many other events. It’s also a great time for churches to hold events to strengthen the community and grow the congregation. But, it’s no secret that churches don’t exactly have […]

Churchgoers are now considered a minority in the United States. More and more people are giving other things — sleeping in, going to sporting events, shopping, etc. — priority over attending their church service.

Starting and maintaining a business is hard work. As the business owner you have to invest your time and money into the business, and then face the daily challenges that come along with owning one.

There are thousands of franchises and even more franchise locations throughout the United States. The total number of franchises is expected to be 770,368 in 2014, rising by 12,915 from the total number in 2013, with quick service restaurants representing the largest subdivision in franchising. Buying a franchise is becoming more popular because the idea […]

When you walk into a restaurant there are typically signs everywhere. This is simply because restaurants have an endless need for signs. Whether it’s a permanent need, like displaying your restaurant name and logo, or a temporary one, like displaying daily specials, restaurants of every type use some kind of signage every day.

A grand opening or re-opening is important for every business. It’s a time to have some fun and get involved with your community, as well as a critical part of your long term success for many small businesses.