You might think that doing things the way they’ve always been done is best for your salon or spa. But with the winds of change blowing across global businesses, now may be the best time to introduce a new process.
Todd Saxon explains why: Read More
It is common knowledge that many spas are laying off management in an effort to reduce expenditures. What I discovered from conversations with industry friends is that often they are replacing spa managers with senior therapists and desk personnel. Read More
Last week, two friends who were employed in the luxury hotel sector were laid off. COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill, and as a result many businesses are struggling to stay afloat. However, some industries have actually seen profits increase, and are likely to continue to do so post-pandemic, while other industries that are struggling now are set to flourish once the COVID-19 crisis is over.
Here are eight industries that will continue to boom. Read More
Have a look at the image below. Which spa are you? Many successful spas are using unscheduled treatment time for training and development. Others use their time in ways that ultimately will not enhance therapist skill sets or earning power.
Have you found yourself more stressed than usual by politics and the state of the nation lately? Do you worry about the direction that the country is taking, perhaps more now than before? Do you feel this is taking a toll on your emotional state, and even your physical health?
If so, you’re not alone. Read More
We have always been optimistic about the opportunities that will arise from the pandemic to do things better.
Here’s what Simon Sinek, who popularized the concept of WHY says: Read More
It is easy during an economic crisis to focus on cutting costs. The spa industry had long been rumored to be recession-proof. People always want to feel good and look good. Read More
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, the damage to the job market looks likely to be deep and long-lasting. Managers are not only dealing with the stress and sadness of having to let go of a large number of their workers, many of them are also feeling underlying anxiety about their own positions.
Right now the spa industry is existing in a time of uncertainty. You may be looking for ways to improve what you did before or trying to find that silver bullet that will fix all past mistakes. (There isn’t one). You can never go wrong educating your staff. However, you must select a course that fits into the current work climate.
Here’s why the Express Online Retail Training Course may be the answer; Read More
The U.S. just celebrated Labor Day. The holidays will roll up quickly. That’s why you might want to think about this now. Read More