Beauty salons tend to perform well throughout both good and bad economic times. This is because most of the services offered by salons cannot be done at home, also many people see a trip to the salon as an affordable treat. So demand tends to be fairly constant. Generally, salons and spas are quiet at […]

  It is important to understand the needs of your potential customers when planning a grocery store. By doing so you can make good plans that will result in better customer experience and increased sales. Difference Between a Grocery Store and Convenience Store While the two are similar in the the products they offer there […]

When it comes to Christmas shop owners have a lot to compete with, as most shop windows are covered in flashing lights, sparkles and fake snow. Not only do shop owners have to pay for these decorations but they also have to spend their own time putting them up and making sure their shops look […]

Everyone dreams of being able to work when they want and have flexible working hours and if you become a self-employed mobile beauty therapist you will be able to do this! As a job it is rewarding because you are helping people to look their best so what more could you wish for? In a […]

Have you decided that you want to become a plasterer, carpenter or decorator? If so, the first thing that you will need to consider is the types of courses and qualifications you will need. Luckily, there are hundreds of courses out there so all you need to do is find the right one for you. […]

On the 14th August 2014 Jordan Daykin showed off his new invention on the reality TV show Dragons’ Den. The 19 year old inventor already owns two other businesses and had the idea for the Grip It Fixings when he was only 13! With sales for the Grip It Fixings booming by over 600% since […]

As a shop owner the last thing you want is your customers returning items to your store, however these days it is very rare for a shop not to have some sort of returns policy. Unfortunately, debates concerning returns can sometimes become extremely heated between customers and shop owners, which is why you need to […]

It seems as though most people are divided when it comes to autumn: some loathe the fact that summer is over and the nights are getting colder while others can’t think of anything better than putting on their favourite knitted jumper and having a bonfire. As a salon owner, no matter which way you feel […]

If you work in a salon then you probably spend most of your time pampering other people, which is why Nova Insurance has decided to give away a special prize which will let you pamper yourself for a change! In this month’s competition we are giving away two large bottles of TIGI Re-Energize Shampoo and […]

Paperwork can be a tedious and time consuming job and on many occasions tradesmen get people asking what they can do and for how much but don’t win the job. This is can be to do with the pace of the reply to the quote. Other tradesmen will have it down to a T and […]