Keeping beauty salon clients happy — 6 ways to make every customer a repeat customer

Keeping Beauty Salon Clients Happy — 6 Ways to Make Every Customer a Repeat Customer

Even during recessionary times, attention to personal appearance is one of the last luxuries to get cut from the budget. The following 6 suggestions can help you avoid being cut from clients’ budgets long after other things have gotten the axe.

Fabulous Stylists — Talented beauticians are one of the first things that keep clients returning. Not only should they be able to manage the technical aspects of styling, but they should have good people skills as well. They must be able to listen to the client while still using their professional judgment to keep clients from making a decision that will ultimately cause them to be unhappy or damage their hair.

Polished Interior — An attractive shop makes a great first impression and is often what brings clients through the door the very first time. Keep your shop clean, painted, well lit, and the furniture in good repair. Make sure styling chairs are comfortable for people of all shapes, and select a color that really adds to your décor. Make sure each customer comes to a clean station by keeping tops of stations well organized and clutter free, keeping floors and chairs clean, and by emptying trash cans often. Choose the color scheme of your salon carefully as it is one of the first things your customers are likely to notice when then open the door.

Be Punctual — Everyone is busy these days, so managing time well is a must. Being able to take clients when they are scheduled is a big plus for the stay at home mom who has to meet the bus or pick up a child from soccer practice. Customers can overlook many things except habitual tardiness. Over estimate the time it will take to finish a customer so that you always appear relaxed and are able to take your next appointment on time. The word will spread that you can do this reliably, and your shop will prosper.

Get Wired for Wi-Fi — Many newer spaces are already wired with this technology. And if they are not, adding this feature can usually be made pretty easily. For clients who rely on their hand held computers, laptops and mobile devices to keep them connected, this is a huge convenience. Even though your shop should invite relaxation, it relieves anxiety for clients to know that they can still receive an urgent email or process an order if the need arises.

Offer a Variety of Services — Offering manicures, pedicures, and massages can be a huge draw to your shop. Once you have clients who have enjoyed getting their hair done, it’s a very natural progression to take advantage of the offerings your shop has. Start slowly by offering these additional services by appointment or on certain days. Offer specials that allow customers to pay for one service and get another free. Try different combinations to see which one works best-hair and nails, or nail and pedicure, or massage and nails. Have fun with it.

Keep the Air Clean — Many products contain volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that evaporate easily into the air. These are the odor culprits that most often make your salon smell bad. A salon that smells bad makes it hard to attract good people to work there and hard to attract and keep clients as well. One of the best things you can do for your business is to invest in an air purifier that can run 24 hours a day to keep the airborne chemicals out of your shop and your lungs.

How to take advantage of tax breaks with a home based business

How to Take Advantage of Tax Breaks With a Home Based Business

Tax Day of April 15 comes around before we are ready. Then we scurry to make sure we have all the deductions accounted for that can hopefully assist us in getting money back from Uncle Sam.

Unfortunately, many people do not realize what kind of tax breaks they can get by having a home based business. Most people think there are many more requirements to having a home business than is actually required by the government. There are only three:

1. You show a profit ‘intent’ (even though you may not show a profit yet).
2. You work your business on a regular and consistent basis (even if only three to four hours per week).
3. You keep good records (just like a big, full-time business).

With a home-based business, it’s important to remember that your street address is also your business address since it is housed in the same location. Because of this, there is a «deductible business portion» of your home-related expenditures. This can include a portion of utilities, furniture, janitorial service, home office equipment, maintenance expenses, etc.

There is also a huge benefit to hiring your spouse for your business because you can then deduct ALL out-of-pocket health cost for the whole family. If you hire your kids in your business rather than give them an allowance, the wage expense is tax deductible to you and is usually tax free to your child (up to $5,700 per year and put any above that in a Roth IRA for maximum benefits).

The biggest single tax deduction may be in your car’s ignition in relation to potential tax savings. Keeping a 90-day consecutive period vehicle log is actually allowed to figure the tax break for your car, rather than writing down that information every time you go somewhere related to business all 365 days of the year.

Never take another ‘vacation’ and not get to claim tax breaks. Make sure you do something in relation to your business when you are traveling so it will become a tax deductible business trip. However, there are some stipulations that apply in this field and you need to be able to substantiate the business expense. However, the number 1 reason that triggers an audit is math errors on the return. The second reason is an incorrect Social Security number on the form. So to keep from sending up a red flag, triple check your numbers.

The IRS has been instructed by Congress to give huge refunds and deductions to taxpayers who have a home-based business, OR anyone who operated one at any time in the past three years. You can easily file an Amended Tax Return (Form 1040X) by following simple step-by-step instructions if you had a home-business in any of the past 3 years, and get a refund check for thousands of dollars…plus interest if you have not claimed those deductions yet!

You deserve to get as many tax deductions as possible if you have a home business, including an online business. Be sure to do your research to see what you may be missing out on.

How executive suites can save a start-up company money

How Executive Suites Can Save A Start-up Company Money

A start-up company sometimes overlooks executive suites as an office space option and they shouldn’t be. They can save as much as 70% over conventional office lease space.

For example, let’s say you are starting a company in Irvine, California. You have basically two choices. You can lease office space in Irvine and go through the hassle of negotiating a contract. This contract will probably tie you down for a year or more.

Or you can rent an Irvine executive suite

Here’s what you will discover. Executive office space can be rented for a day, a week, a month or whatever time frame fits your plans…and there is no delay. You will be able to move right in.

Also, there is nothing to buy. Executive office space can be completely furnished for you. That alone will save a ton of start-up capital. Plus, executive suites are almost always located in prestigious, ‘Class A’ buildings. That means you’ll be looking successful from day one, whether you’re renting Irvine executive office space or one of many executive suites in other cities.

The benefits and savings don’t stop with just the furniture when renting executive suites. You will also have access to a whole battery of office equipment, such as copiers and fax machines. Plus, a trained receptionist is provided to greet your visitors…and this person isn’t going to be on your payroll. A broadband wireless Internet connection is also provided, enabling you to be doing business on the Internet minutes after walking into your new office.

Here’s why executive office space is so ideal for any start-up company.

1) No long term lease.
2) No furniture or office equipment to buy.
3) No staffing required. (Executive suites can also provide a secretary.)
4) An impressive office building, which gives you the look of success.

And here’s an added benefit we haven’t mentioned. You’ve got a fully equipped meeting or conference room available…not just in Irvine or wherever you happen to be. Executive suites are part of a worldwide network so you can arrange meetings in prime facilities all around the globe.

There’s no question about it. If you’re in a start-up mode, one of the smartest things you can do is check out an executive suites provider in your area. You’ll look like a well-established and successful company the moment your executive suite’s door is opened for business.

Kpx fine chemical co

KPX FINE CHEMICAL CO.,LTD (25850) — Financial and Strategic Analysis Review — Aarkstore Enterprise

KPX FINE CHEMICAL CO.,LTD (25850) — Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
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James zelasko receives directbuy’s achievement circle honors

James Zelasko receives DirectBuy’s Achievement Circle honors

DirectBuy’s Achievement Circle recognizes the top performing membership directors and phone room associates at the more than 160 DirectBuy clubs across North America for their performance on a monthly basis. As a membership director, Zelasko is responsible for presenting the DirectBuy opportunity to prospective members, conducting tours of the DirectBuy of Buffalo club and answering questions prospective members might have prior to making their decision.

“It’s no accident that James has earned Achievement Circle honors 12 times. He’s very good at working with prospective new members and is a valuable member of our marketing team,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo, located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga.

Zelasko began with DirectBuy of Buffalo in February 2006. Prior to that, he had spent 23 years in retail furniture and flooring sales.

“DirectBuy is the best job I’ve ever had for many reasons, but mostly because I truly believe in the product,” said Zelasko. “DirectBuy not only helps families stretch their dollars to buy the things they need but it helps them buy the things they want, too.”

Zelasko resides in Orchard Park with his wife Susan and their five children.

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, DirectBuy offers members a comfortable setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy club membership, you can call 716-684-1400 or visit www.directbuy-buffalo.com.

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.  It’s a comfortable setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy club locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting Directbuy-Buffalo.com 

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy club membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.