I have owned a small salon for more than 17 years. It has rarely been easy. There are many things I have learned along the way, and I want to share them with you so that a) You can feel like you aren’t alone in the world or b) You can be spared the same headaches and learn from someone else’s journey.

While developing my workshop for small salon owners, I have gathered info from lots of sources in the beauty industry as well as the business world. When I stumble across something good, I share it here with you.

*Update 3/28/08* Advice for small salons has found its own home!  All new content is posted there.  Come join the discussion!

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