Probably the most exciting thing about starting a business is choosing a salon name! It is the one task everybody can't wait to get to, and it may even be something that you have always discussed with friends and family, "If ever I have my own business...

Training up apprentices for a position on the salon floor is one of the most popular ways for hairdressers and barbers to fill vacancies and bring on new talent. In last week's blog we looked at what an Apprenticeship is, the funding available and paying...

Training up apprentices for a position on the salon floor is one of the most popular ways for hairdressers and barbers to fill vacancies and bring on new talent.

So, what is an apprenticeship?

A way for young people to earn while they learn in a real...

Of the 400,000 businesses that started up two years ago, the government estimates that 20% will have failed within their first 18 months and half will have disappeared altogether by 2015.

Here are the NHF's top 5 tips for building a sustainable salon...

1. Be smart, well presented and polished

Your personal presentation is vital to making the right impression. Looking smart and well polished not only gives the right first impression to your colleagues and clients, it actually makes you perform better...

1. Cashflow and Money Management

Cash flow is one of the most important things to keep on top of in any business, but particularly when your business is small and cannot always predict a steady stream of regular business. It's one thing to see cash coming...

It's the conversation you never want to have with your top stylist, but unfortunately sometimes even the best partnerships have to come to an end and you need to be ready to cope with keeping clients when a stylist leaves your salon.

It's important that...

The National Hairdressers Federation runs workshops on how to make your salon more profitable, how to manage yourself and your team more effectively, and how to deliver a great client experience (www.nhf.info/events). Here are the key challenges and...

Not only is it incredibly annoying when clients don't show up to their appointments, but no shows can end up costing your salon thousands of pounds each year.

Research carried out by Phorest software showed that among London based salons, the average...

A new year, a new start... a new look.

If your salon or barbershop is looking tired, scruffy or no longer reflects your style then it is time to consider a refit. Nothing is more off putting to clients or demoralising to staff than an out of date salon...