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Dermatitis
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 10:33 AM
Nearly three-quarters of hairdressers have suffered from dermatitis at some point in their career, and with hairdressers 17 times more likely to develop the skin condition than any other group, it's a problem for both sufferers and salon owners.
Dermatitis is painful and not just for those with the condition - your business could feel the pain too. Staff with dermatitis will have to take time off work and, in the most severe cases, leave the industry. Prevention is better than cure and, as a salon owner, you owe it to your staff and business to ensure they're protected.
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Tags: Health & Safety Executive
Putting Together Your Price List
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 10:38 AM
How do you know if you're getting the most out of the prices you're charging? Putting together a list that attracts a wide clientele and generates good business can be a difficult balancing act.
It's not simply a case of poaching the prices of your nearest competitor or ensuring your outgoings are covered. There's a science behind price selection, and getting the formula right can work wonders for a salon's profit.
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Tags: hob salons , lookfantastic , Peter Lunn , Sean Hanna
Daniel Hersheson's blow-dry bar
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 10:45 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 10:45 AM
It may be a creative profession, but it's not often that hair stylists invent a new business model that gets others in the industry talking - and, no doubt, wishing they'd thought of it first. But that's what well-known London hairstylist Daniel Hersheson and son and business partner Luke have successfully managed to do with their new blow-dry bar in Topshop on London's Oxford Street.
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Tags: Daniel Hersheson , London Fashion Week , Topshop
Smoke ban in the workplace
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 10:54 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 10:54 AM
If you're planning ahead to devise your company policy for the forthcoming Health Bill on banning smoking in the workplace, it might be worth canvassing opinion from your team before you set your rules in stone.
The ban comes into effect on the 1 July, but with smoking an issue that divides opinion, it's worth beginning work on your policy immediately.
Legislation will make it illegal to light up in workplaces and public places and employers who fail to comply could face fines of up to £2,500. Welsh salon owners have even less time to plan as the ban will be introduced in Wales on 2 April.
According to law firm DWF, companies need to implement a policy that is not only in line with the law but that has the support of employees. "While there is no automatic right to a smoke break, some people will still want to smoke during working hours. Employers must balance their wishes with those of the non-smokers who often believe that smokers enjoy more rest breaks," says associate Stephen Robinson.
He advises that the policy should state:
- that it has been developed in conjunction with staff
- that it applies to all employees and visitors including contractors and workmen
- what arrangements have been made for smokers, eg smoking shelters outside
- that smoking breaks are not an automatic right and leaving smoking-related litter is unacceptable
- how managers should handle smoking in the workplace
- the disciplinary action that could be taken should the policy be breached
- Employers should also display no-smoking signs and consider providing support to those who want to give up.
For more information on the ban see:
www.smokingbanwales.co.uk | www.smokefreeengland.co.uk
Taylor Ferguson's Scottish success
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 10:58 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 10:58 AM
Coming from a family of hairdressers it only seemed natural that a young Taylor Ferguson would carry on the family business.
With a salon on the outskirts of Glasgow, Taylor trained with his mother before heading off for London and learning new skills to take back home. And, once he was back he knew he wanted his salon to be one of the most respected in the area.
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Tags: Lulu , Penny Lancaster , Rachel Hunter , Taylor Ferguson
City Gent Gets Transformed
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:07 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:07 AM
HJ's salon doctor helps a men's salon to pull its business model into shape
Steve Beever set up City Gent in 1991 and now has five salons with a turnover of £1million. He felt there was a fantastic opportunity to do something different in the industry and wanted to expand - his ambition was to open nine new company salons by 2009.
But to achieve this, energy and skills had to be channelled in the right direction. He needed help in identifying this direction, realising that his salon's business model needed to be tweaked and developed.
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National Minimum Wage fine
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:13 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:13 AM
Salon owners who refuse to pay the minimum wage could face a £200 fine for every worker they have underpaid, trade and industry secretary Alistair Darling has announced.
Employers who fail to offer the National Minimum Wage have to pay back arrears to the workers concerned and those who refuse will be penalised.
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Tags: DTi , Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs , National Minumum Wage
Motivational Touching the Void
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:18 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:18 AM
HJ talks to motivational speakers from outside the industry. Author and climber Joe Simpson's presentation, Touching the Void, is based on his experiences in the Andes which have inspired a book and film of the same name.
His presentation is one of the most popular on the seminar and conference circuit. It tells the story of an ill-fated attempt by Joe and friend Simon Yates to climb the previously unconquered west face of the Siula Grande in Peru in 1985.
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Spring Clean Your Business
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:23 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:23 AM
With the festive break a distant memory, many small and medium-sized businesses could increase productivity and profitability for 2007 simply by reviewing some of their practices.
National chairman of the Forum of Private Business, Len Collinson, says making time to think about the big picture is difficult, but ultimately rewarding.
"There are many daily distractions, from the necessities of the workplace to unwelcome government red tape," he says. "However, time spent looking at the longer term can be most beneficial. Owners of a smaller business should look for help when creating new appointments or reviewing problems, such as the Forum of Private Business."
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Tags: Forum of Private Business , hob salons , the Colour Room , Wella Professionals
Benefit From Change
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:31 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:31 AM
Smart companies don't simply monitor change; they monitor the implications of change happening around them, according the Cambridge Design Partnership, an independent product and technology development company.
If companies are to benefit from change, it says they must be alive to other forces driving change:
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Tags: lookfantastic
Vivienne Mackinder profile
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:34 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:34 AM
Vivienne Mackinder has been on the hairdressing scene since the 60s, making a name for herself on both sides of the Atlantic
How would you describe your business?
The short answer is "I do hair". The long answer is that I do hair in the most fabulous and challenging venues worldwide - film, print, shows and salons - from education to freelance work and product development.
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Tags: Aveda , Guido , Paul Mitchell , Trevor Sorbie , Vidal Sassoon , Vivienne Mackinder
Planning Overseas Travel
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:48 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:48 AM
Travelling abroad for work can be a great adventure or a nightmare - how it pans out can depend hugely on the early planning stages.
Planning is everything when organising a business trip - whether you're travelling alone or taking charge of a team excursion.
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Tags: Antoinette Beenders , Aveda , BCD Travel , Trevor Sorbie
Paul Stafford's road to success
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:54 AM
Dated: April 30, 2007 11:54 AM
Trade is now booming at Paul Stafford's Belfast salon, but just four years ago it nearly went bust - teaching owners Paul and Leisa some crucial business lessons.
If Oscar Wilde was right when he said experience is the name we give our mistakes, then top Belfast stylist Paul Stafford has clocked up his fair share of experience.
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Tags: Nicky Clarke , Paul Stafford
Legal Implications of Chair Rental
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:05 PM
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:05 PM
Shop floor square-footage is more expensive than ever, so it's absolutely essential your salon makes the most of every inch. One solution that's popular among salon owners is hiring out spare chairs to independent stylists.
Not only can it provide extra revenue for the salon through regular rental payments, but having a stand-alone enterprise running from your premises can also make a positive impact on retail sales.
For the stylist, setting up a separate business within a salon can be an excellent way to learn about the commercial side of hairdressing, along with the creative side.
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Tags: National Hairdressers Federation
Charles Worthington's 20 years in business
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:10 PM
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:10 PM
The sale of his phenomenally successful product business four years ago netted him a cool £37 million, and his longstanding slot on ITV's This Morning has made him a household name, but 20 years in the business and Charles Worthington shows no signs of slowing down.
He laughs at the suggestion he could quit now and happily live off the proceeds in the lap of luxury. "When I get bored I'll know it's time to hang up my scissors and go and live in St Tropez. But, I'm having such a fabulous time I can't imagine that happening. Giving up the business would leave a huge void," he says.
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Tags: Boots , Charles Worthington
How To Market Your Small Business
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:15 PM
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:15 PM
If you are a small to medium sized salon or a freelancer, chances are you often feel you've quite enough to do, without entangling yourself in the business of marketing yourself.
But, according to new book, 85 Inspiring Ways to Market Your Small Business, neglecting the publicity machine could stunt the growth of your business or even threaten its viability.
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Tags: Jackie Jarvis , marketing , small business
Compassionate Leave
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:18 PM
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:18 PM
It pays to be seen as a caring employer, and having a clear policy on granting compassionate leave for personal and family-related reasons is one way of demonstrating compassion for staff.
There are multiple benefits of being seen as a family-friendly boss, according to government-funded advice agency Business Link, including:
- Improved staff retention
- Loyalty
- Better staff morale
- Less stress
Any salon owner or manager should have a policy in place for granting time off for situations such as doctor's appointments, moving house or the death of someone close, says Business Link.
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Tags: Business Link , Clipso , habia , Trevor Sorbie
Ultimate client experience in Manchester
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:23 PM
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:23 PM
At David Rozman's new salon in Queen Street, Manchester, client experience is everything - from the hand massages offered on arrival to the VIP room for those in need of an extra degree of pampering and privacy. But the salon's luxurious atmosphere and quality of service is underpinned by one important concept - David's unswerving commitment to working in harmony with the environment.
The salon is partnered with Aveda, a fitting choice given its philosophy to care for the earth in creating products whose potency relies largely on natural ingredients. It's a stance that David has embraced and extended, running the salon on renewable electricity, minimising water output and recycling daily.
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Tags: Aveda , ecotricity
Employers liability insurance
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:27 PM
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:27 PM
Businesses of all sizes have become used to increasing insurance costs. For some, insurance has become so expensive that they have been driven out of business.
There have been reports that firms, exasperated by rising costs, have been operating without either public liability insurance (optional) or employer's liability insurance (compulsory).
The government has acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and has taken some steps to address business concerns.
It has encouraged insurers to take clients' health and safety records into account when assessing the cost of cover. And, with effect from April 2005, small companies that have no employees apart from the owner/director do not have to carry employer's liability insurance.
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Francesco Group
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Ruth
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:31 PM
Dated: April 30, 2007 12:31 PM
Thirty-one salons, two expanding training academies and plans to expand the business by two salons a year. That's not bad going for a Staffordshire-based family-run company that started trading from a Morris Minor!
"My father started off as a mobile hairdresser," explains Ben Dellicompagni, now managing director of Francesco Group, which today has an annual turnover of £9m, has 550 staff and sees some 700 learners through its two academies every year.
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Tags: Francesco Group , Saks Hair & Beauty , Wella Professional Trend VIsion