Making the jump from employee to business owner can be a scary and somewhat daunting task. So many variables factor into the equation, like whether to be the sole owner and rent a suite or office or whether to go into business with a partner, perhaps several partners. An even bigger risk may involve opening a multi-service spa as an owner with employees. When spa…

Working as a solo skin care professional is incredibly rewarding. You have total control over your business, from services you want to offer and at what price to marketing and advertising decisions. Your creativity can flow freely, and you can really have your hand in every aspect of your business. However, working on your own can also be isolating. You may find yourself missing the…

The two most popular and profitable waxing services are eyebrows and Brazilian waxes. Not legs, arms, backs, chests, toes, bums, knuckles, or necks. There is nothing in the skin care professional’s handbook that says, “If you wax, you must wax every single body part or nothing at all.” This is your business. You decide what you want to wax and, more importantly, what you don’t.…

One of the least productive approaches when it comes to a spa business is thinking, “We’ve always done it this way.” The aesthetics industry is constantly evolving, and the last few years have been a catalyst to speed up the pace of ever-changing consumers habits. As the world’s economy goes through ups and downs, it’s important to make sure you are maximizing your sales potential,…