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Posts by Courtney Sykes 

The Aesthetician’s Guide to Retinoids

Written by Courtney Sykes  The Aesthetician’s Guide to Retinoids
Retinoids are often referred to as a “gold standard” in skin care – and for good reason. Their proven efficacy in addressing a wide array of skin concerns and their... Read More →
Published in Articles, Magazine

Balancing Buying: Commercial Real Estate Insights  

Written by Courtney Sykes Balancing Buying: Commercial Real Estate Insights  
  The fun and creative path to opening an aesthetics business ventures beyond the glow of skin care regimens and the tranquility of the services themselves; it meanders through the... Read More →
Published in Business

Decoding Hyperpigmentation

Written by Courtney Sykes Decoding Hyperpigmentation
Decoding Hyperpigmentation by Courtney Sykes, licensed aesthetics instructor  A thorough understanding of pigmentation disorders and causes is paramount for long-term success in the treatment room. By understanding various causes of... Read More →
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The Spa Guide: New Year Financial Forecasting & Goal Setting

Written by Courtney Sykes The Spa Guide: New Year Financial Forecasting & Goal Setting
As the fiscal year of skin care professionals and their businesses is coming to an end, they look forward to a new start with new metrics to meet. Through life’s... Read More →
Published in 2021 Monthly Columns

Financial Forecasting: Skin Care Business with Room Renters

Written by Courtney Sykes Financial Forecasting: Skin Care Business with Room Renters
Skin care professionals in 2021 are seeking independence and job satisfaction as they navigate through their passion in providing excellent skin care treatments to their clients. Business owners have two... Read More →
Published in 2021 Monthly Columns

Taking Care of Business: Equipment & Asset Investment

Written by Courtney Sykes Taking Care of Business: Equipment & Asset Investment
Small business owners can consider themselves financial investors in an idea – an idea that should receive some sort of financial reward within a reasonable period of time. The initial... Read More →
Published in 2021 Monthly Columns

Laying Down the Law: The 30% Margin Rule on ROI

Written by Courtney Sykes Laying Down the Law: The 30% Margin Rule on ROI
With clients getting back to business amidst the pandemic and caring now more than ever before about health and wellness, aesthetics is an incredibly booming industry in 2021. Spa owners... Read More →
Published in 2021 Monthly Columns

Up for the Challenge: Legal Requirements, Liabilities, & Benefits of Aestheticians Seeking W2 Employees

Written by Courtney Sykes Up for the Challenge: Legal Requirements, Liabilities, & Benefits of Aestheticians Seeking W2 Employees
Aestheticians in 2021 require more than basic business knowledge when growing their companies and expanding their reach to clients.Aesthetics entrepreneurs require a system of processes to be able to run... Read More →
Published in Skin Boss

Aesthetician Entrepreneurship: Legal Requirements & Liabilities of Aestheticians Seeking Renters

Written by Courtney Sykes Aesthetician Entrepreneurship: Legal Requirements & Liabilities of Aestheticians Seeking Renters
Aesthetician entrepreneurs in 2021 and beyond are looking for different ways to work smarter, not harder. Going into business ownership,territories are unknown, leaving aestheticians yearning for more. They desire more information, better coaching, and outlined... Read More →
Published in Skin Boss

Long Term Success: Setting Yourself Up as a W2 Employee

Written by Courtney Sykes Long Term Success: Setting Yourself Up as a W2 Employee
Solo practitioners in the aesthetics arena require more knowledge than they often receive in school regarding how to not only manage and run a successful business but to leverage that success for... Read More →
Published in Skin Boss
January 2026
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