financial

Essential Financial Skills For Beauty Business Owners

Many spa owners or estheticians shy away from dealing with their finances and I get it – it’s often confusing, overwhelming, and intimidating. Let’s take an honest look at your numbers and give you confidence so that small financial problems don’t turn into bigger issues. A handful of financial skills can help improve the health of your business and your …

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How To Structure Compensation When Expanding Your Beauty Business

Are you ready to expand your beauty business but not sure how to structure the compensation model? Should you hire a team of employees, booth-rent, or bring on independent contractors? We need to consider how different compensation models affect your business plan and profit margins. It’s also important to know what you want to create. There isn’t really a one-size-fits-all answer. …

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Empathetic Listening – The Key To Successful Communication

Whether you’re building a successful team, or developing a deeper understanding of client needs, empathetic listening is key. Relationship building is all about client communication. How well you listen your your client’s needs with an empathetic ear can determine your success. As a service professional, your interpersonal communication skills are vital for relationship and business building. Without the ability to …

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4 Business Challenges Faced By Estheticians and Spa Owners (and how to overcome them)

Most estheticians and spa owners fulfill their passion by seeing clients in their treatment rooms.  They also schedule additional time to manage business tasks and handle any challenges that may arise.  That means the majority of esthetician owners are working in, as well as on, their businesses. If this is you, you know how crazy things get when trying your …

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Top 3 Overlooked Esthetician Business Success Elements

  There is a lot more to running a successful esthetician business than just being the best at skin care. It also requires developing your unique brand, nurturing a dedicated client base, and building a stellar reputation. However, even with those priorities addressed, there are many other factors that impact one’s business potential. Learn the top 3 most commonly overlooked …

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The Esthetician Success Audit

The esthetician success audit is a tool to help you evaluate where you are in different areas of your life and business. The audit is like a guideline to show you where you need to improve in the six forms of wealth. We all know that money is one form of wealth but it certainly isn’t the only measurement for …

How To Land The Perfect Job out of Esthetics School - Maxine Drake Blog

How to Land the Perfect Job Out of Esthetics School

Don’t panic! You’re awesome, and you’ve got this! Congratulations on completing esthetics school! Now it’s time to land the perfect job. Welcome to the sensational circle of estheticians. You have chosen a life path that is not only personally rewarding but can be very lucrative if you plan effectively. You will build amazing relationships and lasting friendships, and even experience …