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  1. curly girl

    Help! Interview technique/employing

    Thanks for the reply ladies. I took her on based on the fact she seemed eager to learn and although her skill set seemed basic I thought I could work with her on that. She was recently qualified but had just done 6 months of spa work before coming to me. I thought it was mainly a confidence...
  2. curly girl

    Help! Interview technique/employing

    Hi, advice needed please. Im having a bit of a mare employing at the moment. Ive just had to let a staff member go as even 6 months in she wasnt making a profit and her work wasnt up to standard. I did all i could to help her but she was regularly late and didnt seem to have much drive or...
  3. curly girl

    Desperately in need of help! Drumming up business for new staff member

    Hi, yes i believe its a 2 way system. Ive put plenty of advertising on our social media, put plenty of pics of her work up etc. We both share to our own facebook pages too. Any new cliebts go into her column. I think its a combination of getting word out there then its down to the therapist to...
  4. curly girl

    Desperately in need of help! Drumming up business for new staff member

    Hi guys, thanks for all the feedback. Following up from my last post; I’ve now been working back at the salon myself from the beginning of March and things finally seem to be looking up I’ve had some lovely feedback regarding my new staff member from many clients and some are happy to still use...
  5. curly girl

    2 salons due to open up, opposite my shop

    I’ve had the same situation myself. I’m situated in a small village and another salon opened a stones throw away. Luckily for me it wasn’t the same street so not quite as close as your situation. I was a little apprehensive but as already stated all you can do is offer the same great service and...
  6. curly girl

    Desperately in need of help! Drumming up business for new staff member

    I’m still getting new enquiries so any new clients (that in the past I’d have had to have turned away) I’m putting in her column. Hopefully as business picks up I’ll be able to get more work for her and her confidence/skill set will increase. I just can’t financially carry her much longer and...
  7. curly girl

    Desperately in need of help! Drumming up business for new staff member

    It’s so hard isnt it! I’m hoping I can at least carry her a little when I go back but essentially if she’s not making me money then I can’t keep paying for her just for company! It would almost be easier if she screwed up and I had an excuse to get rid of her! I think I’m just gonna have to sit...
  8. curly girl

    Desperately in need of help! Drumming up business for new staff member

    Hi, thanks for replying. She’s currently on a probationary contract. I started her on 35 hours as there seemed like there would be more than enough work, especially as she started work in November and I was on maternity from December. I usually fill 40 hours work in my column easily. I reduced...
  9. curly girl

    Desperately in need of help! Drumming up business for new staff member

    Hi guys. Glad for any advice. I’ve had my beauty salon for 5 years. I’ve always been a one man band and business has gone from strength to strength. I seriously considered taking on a member of staff for a while as I was turning so much work away but finally took the plunge when I needed to take...
  10. curly girl

    Potentially great business opportunity but I'm pregnant, advice please!

    I know right, talk about ambitious! Cost wise, larger or smaller the overheads are gonna be around the same so effectively I would get more for my money. I'm pretty sure the shop owner is open for negotiation though as the price he originally quoted me has reduced since I said it wasn't worth...
  11. curly girl

    Potentially great business opportunity but I'm pregnant, advice please!

    Thanks for the great advice guys. I'll take it all on board. As I can move a lot of my lighting, furniture etc over the refit wouldn't cost a great deal actually. Plus with builders as family I could call in a few favours. The property already has a good layout and was decorated right through...
  12. curly girl

    Potentially great business opportunity but I'm pregnant, advice please!

    Also the shop is up for rent and sale at the moment. The local estate agent has advised him to try and rent it out while trying to sell as commercial property can be hard to sell. The premises also has the opportunity to be turned back into a house (it's original dwelling) if the buyer so wishes.
  13. curly girl

    Potentially great business opportunity but I'm pregnant, advice please!

    Hi Jamie, Hi Jamie, Thanks for replying. I'd love to buy the property but after a little research I know this wouldn't be an option because id have hardly any deposit to put down. The premises is currently a record shop so would need a full refit. The landlord I currently rent from wants to...
  14. curly girl

    Potentially great business opportunity but I'm pregnant, advice please!

    Hi Ladies/gents, Haven't posted in a little while. I know nobody can make my decision for me but after a bit of advice... Ive had my own small ground floor beauty salon for 3 years. My contract is due to expire very shortly but there's a great deal of chance that I could remain at this premises...
  15. curly girl

    Makeup trials-is it just me?

    I think it definitely has a lot more to do with expectations changing. I do sometimes wish we could say exactly what we are thinking when seeing a clients unrealistic expectations lol. I'll definitely get on YouTube and look for Goss Makeup artist. Thanks for the advice. I think a lot of my...
  16. curly girl

    Makeup trials-is it just me?

    It's so frustrating isn't it! I guess I just wanted to know I wasn't alone in this. It does knock your confidence in your work. Glad other people get awkward clients too lol ;) x Sent from my SM-T230 using SalonGeek mobile app
  17. curly girl

    Makeup trials-is it just me?

    That's the good thing about mobile phones, a lot bring pictures. unfortunately many want to look like the person in the picture too! The bride I had in today said she usually wears a lot of makeup daily and wanted a full look, was happy with it in different lighting at the salon then called...
  18. curly girl

    Makeup trials-is it just me?

    I also find myself 'nagging' to check if they are happy these days (especially proms!). I don't really want to spend a fortune refreshing my makeup skills when i feel pretty competent but I'm such a perfectionist and I hate getting it wrong. As you say, my biggest problem is taking it to...
  19. curly girl

    Makeup trials-is it just me?

    Hi guys. I've been doing makeup as well as other treatments for over 10 years now and I'm happy with the makeup range I use. A lot of my clients are happy with the makeup I provide and with weddings, proms etc I encourage the client to book a trial to experiment with ideas first. I always book...
  20. curly girl

    Shabby chic vintage furniture!

    Hi, it's great seeing everyone else's projects! Here's my resprayed and reupholstered salon furniture for my new salon. I love that everything matches. My dad made the reception desk and I upholstered the front so it's a real family project! There's 2 of the chairs for my manicure area and the...
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