Great advice, Also see how they greet costumers. First impressions are so important in this biz. The salon I am in does not have that mastered. The manager/stylist that is never busy (and she wonders why) and sits at the front desk on myspace all day. Most of the time doesn't even lift her head up and say hi to my clients when they walk in the door. Sometimes she does look at them and not a word. Which is worse? My ladies notice. They won't be trying her out for their hair. She is a good stylist but no Business. The other day I came to work after the snow had us closed for two days and her car of course was parked right by the front door and another stylist was parked next to her. We usually park in the back but it was still covered in snow. I had clients all day long and so did others. I asked her to move her car. Her comment was... "Where am I suppose to move it to?" I told her "anywhere but on the door step. My clients shouldn't have to walk up the hill and around your car to get in. You are 24 yrs old and healthy. You can walk up the hill." Well, let me tell ya, she got up and got her coat and slammed the door. Left for 3 hours. Didn't talk to me for 4 days. The other stylist said she would move her car down the parking lot and she did. Costumer service is the most important part of building and keeping clientele. Doing a good job is the second. If you don't have costumer service, you will not get the client in your chair to show them your work. Angie Wingerter
________________________________ From: Jill in Ky <[email protected]> To: NailTech <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:06:22 AM Subject: NailTech:: Re: Booth Rental?? Hey Roxanne, The average in our area is $100 a week for nail tech booth rental, but I've seen it go as low as $75 and as high as $125 a week. Consider all the amenities that each salon has to offer. Put pen to paper and make a list so you can visually see the cost breakdown. The salon that charges you for parking might have the cheapest rent, but then add on the cost of parking and that could turn it into the most expensive rent. The bottom line is.....what can you afford to pay at this point now? Don't base it on what you COULD be making in the future, but realistically without putting your family under financial duress...what can you afford to pay now? Also consider going in to the salon as a client (undercover sleuthing) and have a service done. Go at the busiest time, so that way you can see the interaction between techs and get a vibe for the atmosphere of the salon. Sometimes owners paint a rosy picture during your interview that in reality isn't true. Look for any gossiping, snide comments about the boss, or other signs of disgruntlement. You can tell if the techs get along with each other or if there's bad attitude between them. Sometimes it's not all about how much you pay as it is about how happy you'll be. 8 hours a day can seem like 8 minutes in a happy salon, whereas it can seem like 8 days in a miserable one! Sincerely, Jill Wright Jill Wright Spa for Nails 728 Chestnut St. suite 200 Bowling Green, Ky 42101 (270) 799-3637 email: [email protected] www.jillsnails.com On Feb 11, 5:31 am, Rox Bink <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm looking to move into a rental situation. It's an all nail All American > salon in a pretty good location good parking off main artery. The salon has > been there for a long time and doing well in this economy where others are > not. > > What is the typical or average cost of booth rental? > > What would justify a high $$ booth rental? > > Thanks > Roxanne --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/NailTech?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
