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    Nail reaction to gel - causes?

    hi all, I'm wondering if there are other causes to nail reactions other than the particular brands that seem to be the most common cause. I use a good well respected brand with no previous concerns from anyone. But I've had three people over the last 3 months have a reaction. Its the typical...
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    Online E File course

    Hi all, I’m keen to train in using E files and given the current circumstances there aren’t any going on at the minute. Would anyone know of any online ones I could get cracking with during this next lockdown? Thanks! X
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    SumUp/iZettle pros and cons

    Thanks for all your help everyone. Gone for the SumpUp machine due to being a lower transaction fee and seemingly good reviews !
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    SumUp/iZettle pros and cons

    Aw amazing thank you for the link! With sum up - If you don’t have Wi-Fi can you just connect to your phone connection?
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    SumUp/iZettle pros and cons

    I'm looking to get either of the card readers - sunup or izettle. Can anyone tell me if theres any major difference? I think iZettle takes a slightly higher percentage per transaction but is it more user friendly or more reliable than sum up? Or is sum up cheaper and better? Any advice would...
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    Paying yourselves a bonus

    Yes that makes sense :) thank you!
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    Paying yourselves a bonus

    Hi all, I’m currently in a partnership with someone and we’re looking at giving ourselves a nice Christmas bonus. I just wanted to know any advice on how best to do this. Is it better to just give ourselves the lump fee at Xmas or is it better to spread it out over a couple of months? Does it...
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    Partnership Tax Return help

    Hi guys, Just a quick question. When filling in my INDIVIDUAL tax return (not the businesses) in a partnership, I have my UTR but do I need my own government gateway ID number or do I use the partnerships one ? I’ve just been on hold for half an hour to HMRC to get my UTR and I can’t face it...
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    Silicone nail mats

    Thank you!! I did google it but I’m having trouble finding silicone ones. X
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    Silicone nail mats

    Does anyone know where to get a personalised SILICONE nail mat from? I don’t really want just a piece of paper laminated I wanted a proper mag with my logo on it. Thanks
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    January marketing ideas

    Does anyone have any marketing ideas for the quiet period in January? My nail studio has only been opened 3 months and we’ve had an amazing December and now in January our aim is to get new clients through the door and turn them into regular clients Any hints and tips from personal experience...
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    Paying yourself in a partnership

    Sorry one more thing. When you pay yourself do you literally just withdraw the money or do you make up N invoice for yourself ? If so what do you include on the invoice ?
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    Paying yourself in a partnership

    Ah thank you so much for writing such a detailed reply!!! And thank you for your congratulations! So far it’s going well but let’s see how long it lasts ! All that info is great need to have a sit down and properly think it out. I defiantly think we’re going to set ourselves a rate each and...
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    Paying yourself in a partnership

    Hi all Was just after some help and advice. I’ve just started my own nail bar with a friend and we have registered as a partnership. We’re coming to the end of our first month and I want to know how we go about paying ourselves. I understand we have to invoice ourselves (I think?!) but does...
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    Chroma Gel Advanced

    Anyone ?
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    Chroma Gel Advanced

    Just wanted to know if anyone has used the chroma gel that turns a polish into a gel. I know the procedure of mixing 2 parts polish with 1 part gel and application etc I was just curious what brands of polish people use with it ? Are there any that come out fairly wishy washy etc ? Thanks in...
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    Gel lasting in the heat

    So the lady who’s nails weren’t lasting, after fixing the odd nail I eventually re done them and they’ve last two weeks and now she’s sent me a picture with one off. Personally I think if it’s been two weeks and one comes off that’s not my problem and she’s due in next week for her next set...
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    Gel lasting in the heat

    Yeah defintley. It’s so frustrating when they come off because I do the same thing every time so I don’t know what’s gone wrong ! Will just have to hope it’s a one off, I’m going to repair them today so I’ll soon see if they’ve been picked off [emoji6]
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    Gel lasting in the heat

    Ah yes I have heard about suncream being an issue I’ll have to see if they’ve been using that ! The UV LED gels, it was Bio Sculpture to be specific. Thanks so much x
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    Gel lasting in the heat

    Evening, I just wanted to know if the heat can affect gels in anyway? I’ve had two of my clients losing a couple of nails within a few days and I just can’t think of what it could be Has anyone else had this issue ?
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