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Posted by: TheHiredHelp in MyBlog Posts on Mar 23, 2010

Tagged in: Site Development

We are getting closer to the final product here on NZhairdressers. We are looking forward to implementing some exciting new features.

Coming soon.. Salon directory listing.. list you salon free!

Ratings and Reviews ...rate your favourite salon, images and videos

Competitions .. stay tuned

Are You Worried About Your Salon Closing?

Posted by: Bill Slater in MyBlog Posts on Mar 20, 2010

Tagged in: Salon Business , salon , hairdressers

I just read about a salon that closed in Rochester, NY after being opened for nearly 5 yrs and had 6 stylists working there.

Activity Stream Comments & Likes

Posted by: TheHiredHelp in MyBlog Posts on Mar 19, 2010

Tagged in: Site Development , New Features

This feature allows members to add a Comment and 'Like' a Facebook like feature to the Activity Stream on NZhairdressers Frontpage and Profile Pages.

Salons Must Give Stylists The Opportunity To Earn Money Even When Customers Don't Show For Appointments

Posted by: Bill Slater in MyBlog Posts on Mar 17, 2010

Tagged in: Untagged

I receive a note from a stylist that asked me how to deal with no-shows, and I wanted to address this to all because this is and will be a continual problem if you allow it.

NZhairdressers is using Ping.fm

Posted by: TheHiredHelp in NZhairdressers New Features on Mar 14, 2010

Tagged in: Site Development

NZhairdressers is using Ping.fm a simple and FREE service that makes updating your social networks a snap! Post to all of your favorite services at once!

Installed a New html Editor

Posted by: Administrator in MyBlog Posts on Mar 13, 2010

Tagged in: Site Development

Today we have upgraded and installed a new html editor for the NZhairdressers platform. The editor is used when entering information or posts via groups, articles and blog posts.

Dreadlocks - matted coils of hair

Posted by: Administrator in MyBlog Posts on Mar 12, 2010

Tagged in: Rastafari , Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks also called locks or dreads, are matted coils of hair. Dreadlocks are intentionally formed; because of the variety of different hair textures.

7 Steps To Salon Retail Heaven for 2010

Posted by: Graham Alan in MyBlog Posts on Mar 10, 2010

Tagged in: salon , retail , product retail , hairdressers

Over 90% of all hair products bought in the UK are bought over the counter on the high street, with Tesco recently being voted "Best haircare retailer" in the "Hair magazine awards 2007" meaning most salons are losing out on a MASSIVE amount of extra revenue. In other countries like Australia, for example, the vast majority of hair products are actually bought in-salon due to stylist and client education and stylists being seen as the hair care experts that they are.

No Shows

Posted by: Bill Slater in MyBlog Posts on Mar 10, 2010

Tagged in: Untagged

I would appreciate any and all comments, techniques and experiences on handling no shows for appointments scheduled.

Business Cards For Your Marketing

Posted by: Bill Slater in MyBlog Posts on Mar 10, 2010

Tagged in: Untagged

The purpose of this particular blog will be to discuss all the various ways that a stylist, whether a 30 year pro or a new student just out of cosmetology school can market themselves and their salon. Many trades people not only don't think about marketing as a direct link to a solid income but they don't spend any time trying to learn about marketing for themselves.