There are many hairdressers, beauticians and nail technicians that instead of working in a salon choose to be self-employed. Being a self-employed hair and beauty therapist has a number of benefits, such as being able to choose your own schedule, pricings, and customers. However, there are also some downsides, including the fact that you have […]

As the UK high street has been struggling over the past few years shop owners are now coming up with new ways to entice customers to visit their stores. A few months ago we posted an article discussing how a report carried out by the professional services company PriceWaterHouseCoopers showed that the UK public are […]

As a tradesman you will always try to satisfy your customers with your work, however there are times where there will be misunderstandings which could lead to complaint or even arguments between you and your employer. The fact of the matter is that eventually nearly all tradesmen will have to deal with a complaint in […]

Since the recession began a large percentage of tradesmen have found it increasingly difficult to find work, mainly due to the fact that both the government and the public have been spending less money on construction projects. However, even though Britain – as well as numerous other countries worldwide – is going through a recession, […]

Hiring the right staff for you salon can make a huge difference to your business as it means that you will be able to offer a range of services to your clients and provide excellent results. As most salon owners know, once a customer likes a certain member of your staff they will tend to […]

Winter is officially on its way, and already there is a definite chill in the air, which is why we are giving away an original Snuggie to one lucky winner on Twitter! Whether you are a tradesmen, beautician or salon owner we can guarantee that you will love coming home and wrapping up in your […]

There are a considerable amount of people who have said to themselves at one point or another that they should get into the trade business. These people seem to have a natural talent for manual skills, yet have not put them to good use as they think that starting their own business would be too […]

The past few years have been extremely difficult for shop owners in the UK as the high street has seen a marked decline in the number of people visiting on a regular basis. There are a number of factors which have contributed to this, including the fact that the recession means that most people have […]

Its’ one of the most anticipated events in the fashion calendar, however London Fashion Week isn’t just about the clothes as designers spend hours deciding hair and make-up styles for their shows. These styles often dictate what will be popular next season, meaning that beauticians and salon owners need to make sure they know what […]

If you have a large number of customers visiting your shop on a daily basis it is essential that you keep your premises and your stock stays safe. Unfortunately, accidents do happen quite frequently in shops, most of which are due to mistakes such as bumping into a display or knocking something off a shelf. […]