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 4th August 2008, 02:15 PM | #5 (permalink) |
| Still a Rookie  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OH-IO Posts: 875   |  Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? I think being the only "mom and pop" salon in the area gives us more of an advantage....me, the owner is here to great you the majority of the day....it is more personal than just hearding clients in and out of the tanning bed. We personally walk them to their rooms each time and talk with them....it allows us to know more about them and answer any questions they may have. also a good selling time because sometime people are afraid to ask questions with other's around. So I think it is possible. |
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| 4th August 2008, 08:46 PM | #6 (permalink) |
| Mojave Tan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Natomas, CA Posts: 982 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? To a point, we all are original. From the name, decorating, bed selections, lotion line up, and addtional services all the way to the pricing. Seldom do you walk in to a (excluding non-franchise/chains) salon and see an exact set up on anything. I have heard of salons who offer a discount if you clean your own bed. - Scary! but Original. |
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| 5th August 2008, 11:58 AM | #10 (permalink) | |
| Hall of Famer  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,010 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? Quote:
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| 5th August 2008, 12:11 PM | #11 (permalink) |
| Hall of Famer  Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cloud 9 Posts: 1,388 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? We have 75% of our workforce hired under internships; does that count? Better staff Less payroll Fresh ideas every semester No unemployment issues Easy recruiting We had to develop a new training system, but it was worth it Training budget is still under $300.00 per employee __________________ "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle "The first step to becoming is to will it." - Mother Teresa |
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| 5th August 2008, 01:24 PM | #12 (permalink) |
| Super Star Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 512 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? We have 75% of our workforce hired under internships; does that count? Now thats a good idea, I hire college kids anyway. Might as well get them credit, and me cheap labor. I always paid interns when I had cell stores do you pay them?? what major's do you get the most of? Are they already tanners?? Mule may be right but I am about 3 hours drive from Le, so it is still original in his area. |
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| 5th August 2008, 03:55 PM | #13 (permalink) |
| Hall of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cloud 9 Posts: 1,388 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? I don't mind sharing that nugget  I pay them $7.00/hr + their portion of a store bonus I hire mainly business majors, but I also have an accounting Major right now. Next semester I get a marketing major and IT intern. We have an in-house bookkeeper through the intern program as well; however she is non-paid (just credit hours). All of them so far have been tanners. Some do not live near us (except when on campus locally); some are locals doing interns over summer break. Some schools we have worked with: Purdue IU Ball State Taylor __________________ "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle "The first step to becoming is to will it." - Mother Teresa |
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| 5th August 2008, 03:57 PM | #14 (permalink) |
| Moderator/Arbonne VP  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,681  | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? Great idea Le! Thanks for sharing. __________________  Please talk to me if you would like to bring a great line of skin care into your salon. CLICK HERE to learn more. YES! What you use on your skin DOES matter! Arbonne - Pure, Safe & Beneficial!  NutriMinC RE9 Body Set used for 2 weeks on one foot! |
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| 5th August 2008, 09:08 PM | #15 (permalink) | |
| Mojave Tan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Natomas, CA Posts: 982 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? Quote:
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| 5th August 2008, 09:10 PM | #16 (permalink) |
| Mojave Tan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Natomas, CA Posts: 982 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? Love the internship idea - very original. I used the interns a lot when I was a District Manager in retail. They comprised my entire district visual team, some management positions, and sales. My payroll was the lowest in the company and out of CA...who knew. |
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| 6th August 2008, 09:46 AM | #17 (permalink) |
| Summergirl Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DE Posts: 129 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? That's a great idea!! I usually have college students who work for me. An intern would be great!! Who do you contact to get an intern through the college & how does it work in the salon when using an intern? |
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| 6th August 2008, 10:22 AM | #18 (permalink) |
| Hall of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cloud 9 Posts: 1,388 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? Well, I am grateful to live in a state with a good vision for improving the quality of students and the retention thereof (AKA, stop the Brain Drain). They have set up a 'One-Stop" connection through the local Chambers for a Graduate Retention program. I would start with your local Chamber of Commerce and if no luck there move on to the universities and collages. Just go to the general help desk and tell them what you want to do and ask who you should contact. Now... you do have to make it educational, not just wipin’ sweat and entering customers. Challenge them with serious projects and tasks and remember that GenY and Millenniums MUST stay busy or they lose focus. So create small and large projects for them. __________________ "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle "The first step to becoming is to will it." - Mother Teresa |
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| 6th August 2008, 10:23 AM | #19 (permalink) |
| Moderator/Arbonne VP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,681 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? Good advice! __________________ Please talk to me if you would like to bring a great line of skin care into your salon. CLICK HERE to learn more. YES! What you use on your skin DOES matter! Arbonne - Pure, Safe & Beneficial! NutriMinC RE9 Body Set used for 2 weeks on one foot! |
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| 6th August 2008, 10:27 AM | #20 (permalink) |
| Hall of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cloud 9 Posts: 1,388 | Re: Being Original - Is that possible in this industry? And... There is a distinct difference between a "collage Student" and an Intern. Interns should be in their last year or 2 and be on track for success, and therefore looking for more than a pay check to party that weekend. We only hire 3.0 or higher GPA and most are 3.5-4.0 GPA; they must also have a business degree track of some kind. __________________ "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle "The first step to becoming is to will it." - Mother Teresa |
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