To shop online with the One-Stop Salon Business Shop you will need
nothing more than an email address and a credit card! To use the
products you purchase you will require a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader
which is available for download for free from
http://www.adobe.com.
You will also require Microsoft Word and/or Excel. Don't worry - all of
our spreadsheets are easy to use, just type in the numbers and the rest
is done!
Both on the screen after your payment is confirmed and on
the receipt you recieve via email after you have paid for your selected
products is a link to access your downloadable products. Click on this
link, enter your login details, view your order details and
proceed to download your purchases. It's that easy!
Most products on this website come with a one page implementation
guide. Those that don't are self explanatory. If you have any issues
using the documents contact us via email with your questions.
Consistency is the KeyThe
consistent implementation of salon systems in your business is highly
important and you must never accept anything but the best from your
team members. This means setting a standard and then maintaining this
standard and never compromising on it. Adopt the management style of
Firm. . .Fair. . .Fun.
Good leadership is essential to build a great
Salon Business.
There are plenty of books you can read with tips on being a great boss
and courses you can attend. We recommend the books
The Fantastic Boss by Alan Austin-Smith,
The E-Myth by Michael Gerber and
The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson.
Commitment & Leadership. . .
Do not let your salon operations sit on a shelf in the back room
collecting dust. The first key to any good hair, nail, tanning or beauty salon business system is a committed and
demonstrative leader. If you and the management team don't follow the
salon systems to the letter why would your team bother? Download our Salon Position Descriptions for detailed information on leadership roles and team progression.
If early on in the implementation process little things get missed,
say a checklist is ignored here and there; it will only serve to
downgrade the salon policy and Procedures' importance and your team will rapidly revert
back to the old way of doing things. This will mean a wasted
investment.
You may be required to work in the salon business for the next few months
to implement a consistent working standard. However by doing this you
can guarantee more time off in the future.
Enthusing your team about the new way of doing business, insisting that the salon plans are being implemented and disciplining your team when they are not, are vital to the success of your salon.
Breaking old habits. . .
Breaking old habits can be difficult especially when team members
have been in the industry for years and are set in their ways (This includes YOU!).
Implementation of new salon and spa systems can sometimes result initially in
some grumpy team members. That's fine. Your salon business and a supportive
team at this present moment in time is your priority. If that means
establishing a new team that respects your salon ethos and the changes
you wish to implement, then that is what needs to be done. We often
find that once the system gets going and the team is making more money,
the frowns start to disappear!
It is imperative that the Salon Policy And Procedures are adhered to in order for your
salon to grow and progress to the next level. Once the salon business systems are in
place in your salon, you will find that new team members will not even
notice that there have been any changes because they have been
professionally inducted into your business systems and just don't know
any different.
A Salon Operations Manual will
aid you to develop salon brand loyalty rather than team member loyalty,
so don't be afraid to let an uncooperative team member go. This can
also set an example that this time you mean business.