Salon Success Stories - Nexus Revolution

Who is Iain Horne???

Iain Horne is a Salon Owner and the founder and CEO of Nexus Revolution. He fell into the salon industry at nineteen, when he and a couple of mates; none of whom were hairdressers, brought a salon as a way to meet women! What they got was a team mutiny and a strong lesson in Salon Management. Ever since, Iain has devoted his work to managing Salon Businesses better.

Over the last 14 years he has worked with, consulted to, and sought advice from the world's top salon owners and top business people in other industries. The result is a set of salon business systems and salon marketing tools that are second to none in the hair and beauty salon industry. His Salon Policy and Procedures Manuals are the best around.

Iain built Nexus Revolution to be a million dollar nationwide business with branches in New Zealand and the UK. But always stretched for time, Iain wanted a way to reach the massess in the salon business world and bring a simple, affordable salon business solution to the issues facing salon owners. And here we are - no waiting, no sales meeting you don't have time for; just download what you want, and seconds later it will be in your inbox! It's so easy!

Now after years of development the systems that others have paid thousands for in the past (well they did get Iain in their salon as well!) is available to you for under $100 and often much less thanthat!

You can still get Iain to consult personally on your business when you purchase the full enchillada, the Nexus Revolution Salon Policy and Procedures Manual.

Click here for more details on our leading Salon Policy and Procedures.

Testimonials for Iain Horne, Salon Sales Broking.If you want to contact iain regarding Buying or Selling a Salon email iain@benchmarkbusiness.com.au

“Iain Horne sold my chain of Barber Shops for the price I wanted, his communication with all parties was excellent and his ability to keep the deal together, where in the past other brokers had failed, showed me that he fully understood the industry, the sales process and how to deliver results. I currently own many other salons and I will definitely be using Iain in the future when it is time to sell these.”

Maurice Redmo barber Shops 2009

“We needed to sell our salon quickly and rang Iain Horne immediately, he was able to secure a buyer promptly and we were out of the salon within 2 weeks of signing the contract, this was amazing. Iain is expensive but we were quite prepared to pay for professionalism and results, this is exactly what we received.”

About Hair Studio - Debbie Toohey & Shara Murray – October 2009

“I found Benchmark through a recommendation from Gita Mc Kenna at Salon Advantage, Iain worked diligently for over a year to help sell my business. After 37 years in the one salon we wanted someone that knew the industry and was able to get the job done. Iain delivered in every way thanks again.”

Bobbie Gajin – Nouveau – Penrith – June 2009

I had been using Benchmark Business Sales to sell my business before I decided to withdraw it from the market and move it to new premises instead. Iain generated interest in the business by promoting it and presenting it well and I would not hesitate to use his services again to sell any business that I may try to sell in the future. In an industry that is constantly in the spotlight and one which can be confusing and a little daunting for those outside of it, they quite literally sets a benchmark and stands out from the crowd. He is not only highly professional and efficient but empathetic and sincere on every level and makes the whole experience so much human than it could otherwise be. I am grateful for his due care and attention to every detail of the process as well as his unusual kindness and above all integrity. Thankyou Kind Regards and Best Wishes For The Rest Of The Year

Karen Cornell – Serena Kay – Hope Island – May 2009

I contacted Benchmark because they had a large amount of hair salons for sale and I want to find something that suited my requirements. At the time they did not have any thing that worked for me but they took my number and let me know that when something came up I would be contacted. A few months later they was on the phone with the deal of the century and I snapped it up immediately. I’m now in the business running my own show in a brilliant salon that was bought at a great price … thanks Benchmark.

Lincon Smith – Barton 1973 - Surfers Paradise – May 2009

Susa Wynne-Holscher recommended Benchmark’s services for the sale of my hairdressing salon. I found their services very professional and their liaising with the buyer and my self was excellent to make sure that everything went through smoothly. Their knowledge of the industry was outstanding and I felt that I could trust them implicitly.

Jules Crowther – Studio Red Taringa – April 2009

Success Stories

Want to be a Successful Salon? If our clients enter a Business Awards Competition they usually win it! Nexus Revolution has over 14 years experience in the salon industry. And our products have improved with age as every year we take on board suggestions from our clients and improvements learnt from raw experience in salons on a daily basis.

Make me a competition winner!

Some of our clients have been with Nexus for over 10 years and they still use us for business tools and advice.

"After losing over 140K in nine months I decided I needed to obtain some additional business advice and make some drastic decisions about our salon. My bookkeeper attended a business training workshop and was very impressed; she suggested that I should talk with NEXUS REVOLUTION. That was five months ago and the overall business has dramatically improved in all areas. Last month we finally broke even and now we are trading with profit. With client numbers increasing steadily by 11% each month, Client Retention up from 33% to 62%, Rebooking increasing from 44% to 70% and Average client spend has increased from $69 to $75. The detailed training manuals and outstanding business support systems have allowed us to regain control of our business and the future is looking very bright indeed as we are preparing the business for sale."
Dave McKelvie - Ella Bach'e, QLD

"We have nearly invested in every NEXUS service over the past few years and now our business has been awarded the Business Achiever Award for the third time. NEXUS helped us negotiate, organise, develop the fitout and design and then implement systems that has allowed our turnover to increase by 500%, our average client spend has increased and rebooking has improved out of sight. I just don't know what I would have ever done without NEXUS."
Body Bliss - Darryl Parsons Young, QLD

"NEXUS REVOLUTION'S Salon Operations Manual has taken the grey areas out of my business. Our new team members say we are the most professional salon they have ever worked for!"
Jo - Phoenix Hair, QLD

We are one of the top salons in Australia and we are very good at cutting hair. NEXUS are my virtual partner in the salon and make our business better. I look forward to taking our business further and I see NEXUS as a vital ingredient in it's success."
Headcase Hair - John Pulitano - Sydney

"The team at NEXUS REVOLUTION are amazing! They have helped me to design, brand, launch, systematize, computerize and even market my exclusive beauty retreat. I have invested in most of the NEXUS services and they have delivered time and time again. I now have more time off and have quadrupled my turnover. I'm very excited about growing my business even more!"
Active Hair - Simon Cotter - New Zealand

"The NEXUS operations manuals are the best I have ever seen. I had not worked within the industry before but I knew that we needed to tighten systems and rules in the salon and create a structure that we could grow into. I thought I was going to have to create all of this from scratch however we came across NEXUS and they had already invented the wheel. So we invested in their outstanding systems and instantly we saw the results."
The Hair Store - Laurie & Kenny Meisak - Scotland

"NEXUS REVOLUTION will give you all the tools you need to run a successful salon."
Cutler Salon - Rodney Cutler - New York City

"I have been using NEXUS services for 11 years and they have helped us streamline, relocate and fitout. I now have an average client rebooking of 87%, our team has doubled and our turnover continues to hit all time records. With NEXUS systems our salon just keeps growing and growing and for as long as I own a salon NEXUS will always be a part of my business plan."
Glo - Dean Joseph - Brisbane

"We are expanding rapidly as a franchised group and know how important systems and quality training is to the success of our business so that's why we invested the money to attend the NEXUS training. Our investment has been paid back time and time again as the information delivered has allowed us to build tighter systems within our business and now we are well on our way to working ourselves out of the day to day running."
Andrew & Fran - Brazilian Beauty - Brisbane

"The integrated systems NEXUS implemented in my salon have allowed me to step back from the business and realize its true potential. I'm now gearing up to sell and enjoy the profit. I am also in the salon product distribution business and own other salons as well so we are looking to tighten up our systems and expand into a chain. NEXUS has given us the tools required to achieve this goal safely and soundly."
Chic international - Bryan - Wales

"NEXUS REVOLUTION and REDKEN have a shared vision in the areas of salon management and customer service. Iain Horne, Director of NEXUS REVOLUTION has managed to convey and capture the passion and culture of REDKEN to our valued clients. I have personally travelled with Iain Horne throughout Australia while he presents the Policy and Procedure seminar to our REDKEN Ambassador Salons. Iain's delivery has been inspiring and motivating in a fun, practical and extremely knowledgeable way. He has captivated our clients and added value to both their businesses and to REDKEN."
Phillip Fernandez - REDKEN 5th Ave NYC

"I discovered NEXUS REVOLUTION when I purchased an existing salon where they had been consulting for over 5 years. This salon was an award winning business when I took control and with the help of NEXUS I have been able to maintain this award winning standard. In the past year NEXUS has also helped me to expand into another salon. They are experts in total salon management and I'm delighted to know that their products are available to me."
Marian - Juven Hair Body and Vicki's Hair Trix, QLD

"NEXUS REVOLUTION's products are great value and were vital for the integration of our business systems and documenting our organisational structure. NEXUS has helped us streamline all the functions of our business so that we are now ready to franchise."
Greg Robson - The Great Aussie Back Rub Company - Brisbane

"The salon is going great and my wife and I have been able to step back from the business to enjoy more time off while still earning great money."
Delwyn - Snip 67, SA

"Finally! there is now a company that really understands the hair industry. My motivation after attending Policy & Procedures is that of urgency to put these systems into place. I think we're on the edge of something huge!"
Vain Hair - Sarah Rogers - Adelaide

"NEXUS REVOLUTION prepared my business for sale by putting together a professional synopsis that reflected the high standard of my business. NEXUS also instructed me on how to present the salon to a prospective buyer and a few weeks later the salon was sold for the price I wanted. If you're looking to sell your business for the best price possible I recommend you talk to NEXUS REVOLUTION."
Iboya - First Edition Hair Design, QLD

"We already had a successful salon with very comprehensive systems, however NEXUS REVOLUTION was able to tweak them even further and implement a stock management system that has enabled us to maintain even tighter control."
Amanda - La Face

"NEXUS' help has been priceless. I have never felt more organised; my staff seems happier and my clients no longer feel the wrath of inconsistency."
Carolyn Fox - Fox Salon and Day Spa, QLD

"I wanted it all and I wanted it now, NEXUS came into my salon for a full week and showed me how to implement professional stock systems, team appraisals, direct mail, policy and procedures and even set up my office for me. At the end of the week I was overwhelmed but now I'm on the right track and turnover has gone up, rebooking is amazing, retail sales are at their highest ever and we just had our best Christmas period."
Benjamin Huthwaite - Benjamin Huthwaite Men's Hairdressing - England

'Six months on from having NEXUS Revolution spend a day in our salon to set up our stock system, the team still find stock control so much easier and we are saving about £1000 a week on our orders.'
Claire Smith - The Colour Room, Stockport, Cheshire UK

NEXUS has been instrumental in helping to grow our business and now that we have sold for well over my expectations I have been able to set up another salon and with NEXUS's help in marketing our new salon business is a very successful venture.
Vicki Barry - Vicki's Hairtrix - Redcliffe

NEXUS prepared my business for sale and now I have successfully negotiated to partner with an interested buyer. The business is moving forward in all areas and I only have to work 2 days a week for the same amount of money.
Sandra Peace - Salon Moshka, Vic

We decided to try out the NEXUS Linked promotions and they proved to be the best marketing we have ever done. In less than two months we had over 100 new qualified client's visit the salon and many of them have rebooked. Instead of waiting for the phone to ring now my clients have to rebook to get an appointment.
Hippo Hair - Rob Burchett - Adelaide

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