[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The names in this story are fictitious yet the story is very true. A friend of mine, let’s call him Howard has been visiting a local Barber, who we will call Lucy. Howard has used Lucy’s services for about the last 3 years. Howard had an appointment with Lucy this past week. In speaking […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Inflation! The buzz word of today. Turn on the news, talk to your piers, read any news article, buy groceries, get gas……..it’s here and it’s real! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] Iv’e been through this before, as a Salon owner back in 2008. I won’t sugar coat it, it’s not easy. Yet, it is a part of
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]13 years ago, Centre For Beauty was the only Distributor in the entire USA which focused on foot care products only. The Mfg’s whom developed foot care products like Footlogix struggled to get their foot in the door (no pun intended) of Distributors. And, when they did they struggled in getting any return from these
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When I owned my Salon, I knew the importance of having a training manual. Coming from a Business which was more “office” related, we nor most Companies couldn’t live without one. The manual contained several different topics. It could include what is and is not appropriate work attire, or it could include what the
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The human mind is a peculiar thing. It is truly amazing to me how we can justify just about anything we do, to make it fit our needs. Sadly, although it has been apparent to me for many years, since Covid the justifications I have heard regarding proper disinfection is just mind boggling. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The idea of using ultrasonic cleaners in our sanitation practices, came about around 2016. After I learned of the hazards which are affiliated with washing our tools and implements at the sink, I would be remiss if I didn’t seek out a healthier, safer option for our clients. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] What exactly is an
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Centre For Beauty has been offering our clients the ability to purchase Autoclaves since 2016. We began this journey because we understand the importance of offering a Safe Salon environment to the highest degree. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] Autoclaves is not a high margin item for us. I share this because it’s important for you to
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Most of you know I hired an assistant this past December. I shake my head at how I was able to manage “everything” within my Business by myself for so long. It brings me back to the days I owned my Salon. I worked 6 days a week, 9am till 9pm, booking clients every
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I was on a plane a few years back with a pilot from the airline sitting right next to me. There was a little bit of turbulence and he either saw me grab the seat or groan. He said to me “when you feel turbulence in a plane, just think of it as riding
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m sure you have heard the expression “jack of all trades, master of none”. I never really understood that statement until I became engulfed in Foot Care and found myself mentoring and educating others in our Industry. Actually, it was one of my team members at a trade show a few years back said “CJ,
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