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Industry News by Izabelle Hammon, CEO

 

Izabelle will be appearing in both Scratch and Professional Beauty to offer industry news.

 

All the following articles below are business related as seen in Professional Nails in their own column.

 

2008

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TAKING ACTION TO AVOID THE CREDIT CRUNCH

Whilst ongoing debate ensues over whether the current economic slowdown is a true credit crunch or purely media panic of recession doom and gloom wise small business owners will be getting ready for the downturn'.

 

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CHANGING BEHAVIOUR

We all have blind spots, which are usually only visible to others - why do the greatest sportsmen or women in the world have coaches?'.

 

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2007

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PHASED AND CONFUSED

 

Do you really understand one phase gel systems, asks Izabelle Hammon?


Judging by the number of calls we receive on a daily basis, there seems to be a lot of misconception in the marketplace as to what exactly a one phase gel is. To help, I thought
it might be useful to pose a few questions and provide some useful answers. Obviously, if you have any other queries or need clarification, then please don’t hesitate to call me on the number listed at the end of this article.

 

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MARKETING RESEARCH

Calbrook Cosmetics ‘ Izabelle Hammon talks about the importance of Market Research.

 

Many businesses go round in circles when it comes to marketing. We have probably all tried various aspects of marketing, which have and haven’t worked for us, and were no doubt all aware that often the most expensive route isn’t necessarily the right one.


WHAT IS MARKETING?

 

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Calbrook Cosmetics ‘ Izabelle Hammon talks about Great Expectations.

 

Vision means nothing unless it is sustained in action. It is therefore
imperative that a business owner is only share their vision with staff but
also bring it before them continuously. If staff aren’t made aware of the vision they will tend to stand still and not take initiative, they will avoid making decisions or solving problems that they could possible handle on the spot'.

 

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RISE ABOVE IT

Izabelle Hammon MD at Calbrook Cosmetics, reveals the factors to take into consideration both at home and in business.


As I have said in previous articles, and to my staff and distributors, “If you do the same things today as you did yesterday , then expect the same results!” Analysing what you do and how you do it is vital both in your business and at home.

 

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FOR KEEPS

Izabelle Hammon MD at Calbrook Cosmetics, reveals the secrets of retaining staff.


Why do some salons have ongoing staffing problems and others don’t? Its the $64,000 dollar question. Staff will leave for any number of different reasons but there are two key areas that are make or break when it comes to a tech’s decision of whether to jump ship or stay on board.

 

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RETAIL THERAPY

Calbrook Cosmetics’ MD, Izabelle Hammon returns to discuss a key area of concern for many techs – the big sell.


Why are some salons more successful at retailing products than others of equal size and/or geographical location? It’s a question often asked by salon owners up and down the country. Every salon, no mater what its size or location, has the potential to profit from retailing and I’m keen to ensure that every tech knows what they have to do to achieve
extra cash for themselves and their business.

 

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GOAL SCORING
Izabelle Hammon, MD of Calbrook Cosmetics takes on Garey Hall’s
business advice mantle in this, the first, in a series of articles.


After many years’ involvement in the nail business, and having trained more than 3,000 nail technicians and beauty therapists, I have had the privilege in being involved in wonderful stories of business success, sad stories of business failure and discussions regarding general matters of concern in the industry. My aim is to share this information with you and I hope my
conclusions will be beneficial.

 

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TRULY TECHY

Calgel’s educator extraordinaire, Garey Hall takes a look at what techs can do to protect their own health and safety.

 

Do we really know what we are doing to out health, long term? The truth of the matter is we all take our health for granted and rarely think about the consequences of our actions, more often than not until it is too late. But what could and should we be doing to protect our health on a day-to-day basis?

 

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MAKE AN IMPRESSION

This month, Calgel's Garey Hall says you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

 

There are so many aspects that you will need to consider if the impression you make is going to be a good one But getting it right will be the difference between not just simply attracting.......

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NUPTIAL NAILS

This month, Calgel's Garey Hall looks at how to create bridal bliss for those wedding belles.

 

Weddings happen all year round and as hands and nails become the focus for attention on the big day, technicians need to ensure.......

 

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NET PROFIT

Garey Hall discusses why easy marketing is @ your fingertips

 

A professional website is something that every salon needs to help sell its products and services.......

 

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A SOUND INVESTMENT

Garey Hall discusses one of the greatest achievements a technician will ever make - an investment in themselves. 

 

It's the time of the year that most salons dread as business can be slow.  But while business is quiet, there is plenty of time for you to plan your training needs.

 

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FIRST CHOICE

Garey Hall, International Educator puts on his helpful hat to offer advice on choosing the right system for your salon.

 

Choosing a system, or deciding that you want to try something different, is one of the biggest decisions a technician can make....

 

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THE PRICE IS RIGHT?

Garey Hall, International Educator discusses the tricky business of pricing your services correctly.

 

Creating a price list can be one of the most daunting tasks for any new nail tech.  But by following a few golden rules, you can simply and easily ensure that you are charging the right price for your services.

 

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ADD IT UP

Garey Hall, International Educator kicks off the new year with a series of articles offering business tips to techs and salon owners

 

It's at this time of year that we all start to get harassed by local advertising companies and sometimes you get so many offers that you really don't know where to turn.  But how do you really make the most of the advertising mediums around?.....

 

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Calgel are featured in many other magazines, they are as follows:-

 

www.scratch.co.uk

www.professionalbeauty.co.uk

http://www.embodyforyou.com/Treatments/?t=641

http://www.embodyforyou.com/Treatments/?t=646

http://www.embodyforyou.com/Treatments/?t=1334