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    Self employed help

    I have a problem, I run a salon with self employed stylists. I have recently done a complete revamp and the last thing is to buy chairs. The issue is the stylists want a say. I understand that but ultimately is it my decision as the salon owner?? Or do I have to listen to them and buy what they...
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    Answering machine query

    We are a small salon with self employed stylists and it has been suggested to get an answer machine. Do any of you have one and is it worthwhile??
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    Matrix whats happening

    Hey everyone, So I use Matrix in the salon and I can't find anywhere with any stock of the cult range. Does anyone have any ideas? I know they stopped the tone on tone which is so disappointing 😞 but there is nowhere stocking anything.
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    Colour opinions

    Hey guys, So I use Matrix colour, so color and sync BUT I'm so unhappy recently with the results. Some of the colour is fine but the 50 range can be translucent. And don't get me started on the sync.... They have changed it to 10vol which is giving lift to the natural hair inbetween. Has anyone...
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    Desperately seeking advice

    Hey, I have a client who has developed this mass of skin at the back of his head. We have no idea what it is but the hair is growing through it. There seems to be pus underneath bits. He is distressed about it as he's getting married and can't get a proper haircut. Doc has given him shampoo...
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    Good shoes?

    Hey guys, Can you recommend a good pair of shoes for standing all day. I'm really struggling with pain in my feet, swollen ankles and back ache. I think the trainers I wear now are no use.
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    Covid-19 salon owner panic

    Hi everyone, I own a business where I rent chairs to hairdressers and rent a beauty room to a therapist and currently have 2 trainees I employ. We are in Scotland. This is the most stressed I have ever felt, I have no idea what to or what advice to follow. I will have a landlady wanting money...
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    Student advice

    Hi everyone, So I am asking on behalf of a stylist who is one assessment away from qualifying. She works in a different salon but wants to come work with me when she finishes her course. So she fell pregnant while doing her training, through no fault of her own the lecturer at college fell...
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    Can I advertise?

    Hi all. So I need advice, I had a stylist work for me who was very intimidating and quite overpowering. She left my salon and I have spent the last 5 weeks fixing bad cuts, colours etc. So when she left she had 2 extension clients who she "gave" to me. I am trained and qualified in everything...
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    New hairdressers

    Hi everyone, I am having major difficulty finding a new fully qualified stylist to work in my salon. I do self employed rates, brilliant little salon with excellent walk in clients. Currently 2 part time and myself full time although health is a concern and 2 junior hairdressers. I'm at my wits...
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    PPL/PRS

    Hi everyone, So as you all know we have to pay lots for a music licence. I have spoken with my other stylists and searched for loyalty free music but none suit the salon. Someone suggested to me cancelling the PPL/PRS licence and getting a small tv and pay for a tv licence then we don't have to...
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    Account apps?

    Hi everyone, Looking for some advice? Does anyone use an app for accounts?? Something like quick books or something along that lines??
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    Conflict of interest

    So I own a salon that is self employed stylists. 3 of my stylists are leaving (long story) but one of the girls has advertised on my salon Facebook page the salon she is moving to. I removed the post as I felt it unfair to which she then attacked me on messenger saying I was spiteful and...
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    Toxic stylist

    It is taking me all my strength and will power not to leave her stuff on the door step. I would love to tell her not to work her notice and just kick her out but 2 of my other stylists are leaving now. One of them her parents are opening a salon for her. I need them to work the notice so I can...
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    Toxic stylist

    So update, The toxic person has handed in her notice, I was off work today and got told by one of my other stylists that she is now handing her new phone number to all the clients in my shop. Is she allowed to do this, I'm furious with her! She even had a go at my trainee today for "eating...
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    Toxic stylist

    Hi guys, They are self employed. xx
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    Toxic stylist

    Hi, I need advice on how to get rid of a toxic member of staff. I have been working along side these nasty young girls. I am the salon owner and just to keep the peace i have wrongly ignored them but today i witnessed a very nasty and vile message about myself and now i feel enough is enough and...
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    Info on having a trainee

    Hi guys, info needed for taking on a trainee. We are in Scotland and i was wondering about insurance, registering etc? Currently we have all self employed stylists who have their own insurance and i have business insurance? Do i need employee insurance etc?? I'm so confused.
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    Business owner advice

    Can someone please help me?? What level of training do you need to legally own a business and manage a salon?? Would a level 2 allow someone to be "qualified" enough?
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    Problem business partner

    It all got a bit messy, her parent threatened the landlady and it was just horrible. I have a contract in place now and we have to wait until the lease comes up for renewal in february before we do any thing else? I am keeping my head down and just keeping peace until then. Jolene
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