Hair shows, hair competitions and fashion shows that are for cosmetology schools are a unique way for students to showcase their talent, and oftentimes a way determine which school has the top stylists about to enter the beauty field. Beauty schools across the country participate in these events, and some of the top-ranked beauty schools [...]
Goal setting is an important part of planning your online salon business and establishing yourself as a credible business. By setting challenging goals, you will find that you are motivated to assertively push your business forward and gain many benefits by accomplishing your mission.
It all starts with understanding what goal setting is all about. Goal [...]
Establishing an online or offline business begins with detailed planning and business goal setting. Embarking on a journey to establish and manage your own business starts with creation of effective business goals. Goals are critical on the path towards success by helping you clarify your destination and set a clear direction to arrive at your [...]
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Aiming to live up to your full potential is great. In fact, everybody should share that goal. But how exactly can one be a high achiever? How can one fully use the skill that he/she has been blessed with? Are there special things that need to be done to improve the overall performance and quality [...]
Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, feel like you have the gift of gab or just don’t know how to make small talk, networking know-how is very important for your business success. There is a notion in business that I believe most of us subscribe to that says “all things being equal, people will [...]
How many of you are still having a tough time in your Network Marketing company?
Well if you are still struggling, now you can stop. As you know Network Marketing is a numbers game. The more people you introduce to your opportunity, the more money you’ll make. Although you have to get your opportunity in the [...]
In today’s economy more and more business owners are finding it hard to stay open for business. So I’ve decided to share with you 10 ways to profit in today’s economy.
1. Sell more back end products to your existing customer base. You already created rapport, trust and proved your credibility to them.
2. Make it a [...]
New and experienced network marketers alike are constantly in search of the best network marketing tool. Have you been searching as well? You want something that you can trust and depend on to work for you . . .and of course, something that doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg. Well, I have some [...]
The 5 Unique ways to get free advertising works only if you are taking these steps from the bottom of your heart. I want to caution you that value plays an important part in this too. Remember to provide non spam feedback, otherwise this would be a waste of time for you.
1. Give Testimonials
When you [...]
A great way to increase your sales is to make it easier for your clients to buy from you! Every business accepts different forms of payment – but what if you could over-deliver by offering your clients a choice of payment options such as “try before you buy” and perhaps “pay later” or even “staggered [...]
Being a writer has a ton of great advantages. In order to make the most of your content. It would be best to learn some key strategies on repurposing your content. As you continue reading you will discover seven profitable ways to repurpose your content over and over again to gain the best results.
1. Repackage [...]
Are you hurting your business? Business owners don’t realize the value of a website. You can continue to make excuses about having a website, or just take action.
One of the greatest challenges with business owners is having a professionally created website. It is very necessary to have a professionally created business website in order to [...]
Running your own business is rewarding and fun – but also involves a number of important elements. You already have your vision and you’ve identified your goals and are working very hard to achieve them!
There are four major steps which you need to control in order to manage your time and ensure that it is [...]
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How would you like to learn what it takes to really grow your business?
Congratulations! My good friend Andrew Morrison is allowing me to give you a FREE scholarship to attend his Small Business Camp Weekend in Orlando, Florida from Friday, February 4th until Sunday, February 6th. Attend this seminar in-person or over [...]
It is often said that it not about who you know that matters, it’s who knows you. Well I wanted to convey this statement by saying that not just whom you know and who know you, but how well you know them and they with you too.
Business networking is the final form of promotion. This [...]
If you are looking to start a home business opportunity or network marketing company its very likely you’ve done a lot of research in this effort. Starting a home business can be very profitable in more ways than one. Here are some things you may forget that you will definitely need to address before you [...]
Many people carry around with them a lot of “burden” or “scatter” in their minds.
When I say this I mean that they still hold the things they say they should do but do not. Get rid of the could have and should haves that are holding you prison.
These people carry around with them a lot [...]
One of the most well known confidence building exercises is to list your own strengths and natural abilities.
By looking at the list it can make you say “Wow, I really am good!”
Another great way of building your confidence and getting in touch with how great you really are is to ask friends, colleagues and people [...]
Do you have a love for fashion or a love for beauty? If you do, have you ever thought about finding a job based on that love? If you haven’t, you may want to think about doing so. There are number of different jobs out there that have a focus on beauty and one of [...]
When you begin to work out your goals you need to make them as specific as possible. A vague idea or generalization will not excite your imagination and get your subconscious mind behind it, so you need to be as specific and vivid as possible. You can always refine and change your goals as time [...]
Do you have all the business you could possibly want or need? If you’re like me, you’re still growing your business. Marketing is an ongoing item on my agenda, and I’m always looking for new ways to market my services. Where do you begin the process of attracting more business? How do you get the [...]
Are you interested in learning about beauty trends? If you are, you may have tried using the internet and you may even spent money on beauty books or beauty magazines, but have you ever thought about just turning your television on? If you have yet to take the television approach, you may want to think [...]
Are you looking to improve the way that you look? Although you may think that you need to start an exercise plan or go under the knife, you don’t necessarily have to. With recent developments in technology, there are now a number of beauty products that can help you improve your appearance, beauty wise. For [...]
Hair salons are often the first place women and men turn to when they need to look and feel good. However, sometimes when one doesn’t really have a permanent hair stylist to go to, they end up choosing the wrong ones and it becomes a nightmare.
The only thing one can do to ensure that they [...]
Getting a new hairstyle is not so hard these days. With the powerful reach and accessibility of media, one can almost get a hand of easy and simple step by step hairstyling guide called hairstyles instructions. It’s on the magazines, television shows, and the Internet. If you’re patient and resourceful enough to follow and get [...]
Experimenting on your looks is a fun thing to do since it helps you discover a part of yourself you never imagined possible. Trying on different looks would also help you decide later what best look or image to really settle on. Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with such adventurous attitude towards building the best [...]
Change your body appearance and increase energy and mental clarity in 7 days? No chance some of you think. Served left and right at gatherings are foods that are not always the best for us. Trying to be friendly we often feel compelled to over eat and drink the meals, deserts and alcoholic beverages served [...]
So, you’ve decided to start a home based business. Congratulations! and welcome to the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship. While there is a lot to learn, your effort will be well worth it. The thrill of growing your business, the freedom and flexibility to set your own hours, and the possibilities of ever-increasing financial rewards are [...]
What is the purpose of a business? Every time I ask this question during a business seminar, the immediate answer that I get back is, “To make a profit.”
But this answer is wrong. The purpose of a business is to create and keep a customer. If a business successfully creates and keeps customers in a [...]
This week has been yet another productive and profitable week. As
you know being in business for yourself has always been an exciting
journey for me. What has helped me is surrounding myself with like
minded professionals and sharing what is working best as a small
business owner.
Did you know there are 29.6 million small business owners, 69% of
whom [...]
Last week I registered for the SistaSense Power Circle Telesummit! Yes I did it! It may sound crazy to you but not to me. I am very excited,because I get to hear from some of the most powerful, successful, entrepreneurs who are really making a difference in the lives of others without trying to keep [...]
The Hair Artist Association is always dedicated to providing resources that will help hair and beauty professionals grow in their career.
In this article from Modern Salon, three Salon Owners discuss the processes they employ when training their staff on new color lines.
Read About:
Assistant Programs
Incorporating Color Theory
Collaborating with other Salons
Orientation Programs
All of these techniques are guaranteed [...]
The Hair Artist Association has partnered with Pure Salon Designs to inspire you with design ideas that you can use in your own salon or spa. Pure Salon Designs blogs about Salon Design, Beauty Industry Career Development and Product Reviews every week (see below for one of PSD’s product picks!). In one of our recent [...]
The Hair Artist Association wants to inform you of highly unique products. That will enable your clients to have long lasting haircare even if they are on a small budget.
This Month’s Featured Product brought to you by Pure Salon Designs… Who Says You Can’t Have Perfection?
Perfection SmoothOut™, Pravana’s new patent-pending innovation will instantly and [...]
Greetings from The Hair Artist Association!
We have some exciting things coming up that we are so excited to tell you about. Our biggest news, however, is the upcoming launch of our comprehensive membership-based platform; a complete global social network and resource center that is dedicated to beauty industry professionals. You’ll still be able to take [...]
As we all know, online training is really taking off in the Beauty Industry. From consumers sharing their experiences, favorite products and techniques to Beauty Industry brands providing free and pay-for videos. One company that has done an excellent job of establishing an online training presence is Organic Salon Systems.
Organic Salon Systems has made great [...]
To be successful in the battle against procrastination, you must establish priorities and stick to them. Successful people have learned that they must do the hard jobs whether they’re in the mood or not.
Take this quiz to find out if you need to get more serious about procrastination:
Do you set priorities?
Do you get the hard [...]
From Paul Brown Hawwaii’s Classic Hapuna Product Line comes HAA’s featured product: Hapuna Beach.
As you may already know, Paul Brown built his career in the beauty industry as well as his Day Spas and Product Line from the Hawaiian Islands. Drawing from the islands’ natural surroundings, the Paul Brown Hawaii team developed a series of [...]
You have finally made the decision that it is time to make some changes in your life. You know that the only way things are going to get better for you financially, spiritually and physically is if you sit up and take action. You know you have to put forth the effort in order [...]
Mastermind Teams: Why You Should Join One
With The Hair Artist Association’s Mastermind groups, a core team (HAA’s founders) will help you to connect with like-minded Beauty Industry Pros in a small group setting on our customized platform that is easy to use and …
Create Your Own Family Mastermind Group
After interviewing over 40 leaders in internet [...]
Social Media Tools Streamlined
Social media news and new developments making social media marketing easier (Hootsuite, Facebook Deals, Facebook photos, Blogger, Jig, Zaarly, TweetResponder)
Social Networking Tools Simplified
The best new social media analytics tools
This is the eleventh of a weekly series, in which every week, we’ll look at five social media tools and platforms that have [...]
Online Branding & Social Media with Pam Perry, PR Coach
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Social Media Tools Map
Social Media Tools Map image listed out all the social networks, social tracking tools, social gaming, blogs, social coupons, social commerce, etc.
8 Ways to Find [...]
Social Media Starter Plan
People are getting so frustrated with social media. Some think it’s the “magic bullet” and others think it’s “bunch of hype” and a waste of time. And there are a ton of folk who “just don’t get it.” Well, it’s really just a new marketing method. But people are overwhelmed and are [...]
Are you discounting your services to get business? It’s a common practice among salons, but it’s an expensive and ineffective way of attracting good, solid repeat clients.
What makes it so expensive? Let’s say you offer a $10 discount to 5 clients each week. That means you will lose $2,600 per year in cold hard cash. [...]
Psychological studies show that people are more productive when working in an organized environment. That’s great news for the neat freaks, but what about organizationally deficient folks?
Organizing Your Life
How do you organize your life when you have so much to do and so little time? Brian Tracy says the starting point of getting your life [...]
Zig Ziglar Setting Goals
World-renowned motivator Zig Ziglar guides you through a simple formula for achieving ANY goal.
There is a concept in coaching called seed planting. It means that it takes time for new ideas and suggestions to be embraced. There are clients that take hold of a new idea and run with it, some take [...]
You’ve seen the headlines about the economy! In order for you as a hair and beauty professional to grow your career; first you must believe in yourself. It would also be a great idea to surround yourself with positive influential people. Stop letting others hinder your growth potential. Review the hair and beauty industry economic [...]
Any successful salesperson will tell you that “sales” is about relationships. And more often than not, the better your relationships, the better your sales. But what about professionals without the word “sales” in their job title? How about YOU? Whether you’re sharing a product, a service, or an idea to upper management, chances are, you’re [...]
Does it seem like your life consists of just “going with the tide” – and that you have no particular destination?
Do you sometimes look at your life and ask, “Is this all there is?”
Does the pursuit of material things sometimes seem meaningless to you? Do you often feel as though life is passing you by?
Is [...]
Past, Present, or Future?
Achieving a level of personal happiness previously unknown is much closer than you think. But first, it’s important to stay in touch with the present.
“Stay in touch with the present? I’m thinking… I’m already IN the present!”
Well, certainly we all are in the present, since there is no where else to be, [...]
Be careful what you believe because that is what you will experience. Your belief system is a mechanism which is uniquely yours. It is powered by your desire and controlled by your thoughts and actions. In other words, your success is measured by the strength of your belief.
What is it that you desire? Often [...]
Knowing who you are and where you are going will give you the insight for your future.
What are your goals?
Getting ahead in life is all about focus and achievement in your life. Pretty big stuff, but not so big that you can’t get your hands around it and get back to the basics so [...]
Goals are essential to achieve success because they keep us focused and motivated. Without goals we would aimlessly go down the path of life without any direction, ambition, or hope. Goals are not only something we aim to achieve, but are also markers that let us know we are doing the right things to get [...]
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