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For Salon Owners

What Qualifications Do You Need to Open a Beauty Salon?

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The day has finally come for you to turn your dreams into a reality. You are setting out to open your very own beauty salon.

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
May 31, 2023

For Service Businesses

Guide to Appointment Cancellation Policy + Template

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One canceled appointment from time to time is no big deal. But when it starts happening more often, it can hurt your business and negatively impact your profitability. What can you do to avoid that? You should create an appointment…

Tamara Jovanovic
May 29, 2023

For Salon Owners

How to Make Your Salon More Profitable With Trafft?

Not every aspect of running your salon is equally important and brings in revenue, but you have to do it all either way. Of course, customers are the most important aspect you need to focus on, but it’s hard when…

Tamara Jovanovic
May 24, 2023

For Salon Owners

25 Paid & Free Salon Marketing Tools Every Owner Should Use

Juggling clients, setting up appointments, managing your salon, employees, and other business tasks – it’s part of your daily routine as a salon owner. But when does marketing come into play?

Tamara Jovanovic
May 22, 2023

For Consultants

The Most Effective Marketing Strategies for Consultants

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Becoming an independent consultant is not easy. You need to find new customers, prepare contracts, get paid, and keep everyone happy. And in order to grow your client base, you’ll need effective marketing strategies designed for consultants who want to…

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
May 15, 2023

For Consultants

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Consulting Business Plan

If you are looking to start a consulting firm, you’ll need a sound consulting business plan to succeed. But what makes a business plan so important?

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
May 12, 2023

For Consultants

How to Become an Independent Consultant

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Are you ready to break free from the constraints of a traditional nine-to-five job, take control of your career, and unlock your full potential? Becoming an independent consultant could be the career you’ve been searching for. But, you need to…

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
May 10, 2023

For Salon Owners

How to Start a Barbershop: Detailed Guide You Can Use

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Want to know how to start a barbershop? It’s not easy, we can tell you that, but it’s worth it. Let’s dive in.

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
May 8, 2023

For Service Businesses

Service Business Expenses to Include When Doing Taxes

Many people don’t know it, but they can include their service business expenses in their accounting records. This includes the electricity from your home office, commuting expenses to the post office, and others.

Nevena Ilic
May 3, 2023

For Service Businesses

The Importance of a Strong Business Plan for Photographers

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Are you a photographer looking to turn your passion into a profitable business? Crafting a solid business plan is the first step to realizing that dream.

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
April 28, 2023

Mentorship programs

What Is Reverse Mentoring And How You Can Use It

For several reasons, today companies find it challenging to retain employees. Older workers are retiring, while millennials have the most potential to resign.

Milos Timotic
April 28, 2023

For Photographers

Snap Up Your Success: A Guide to Advertising for Photographers

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Photographers today must rely on more than word-of-mouth referrals to attract clients. Investing in advertising is an excellent way to publicize their photography services.

Ljubica Buha
April 26, 2023

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