Business Advice - skincareprofessionals.com2024-03-29T13:30:40Zhttps://skincareprofessionals.com/forum/categories/business-advice/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noExpectations For Building Spa Clienteletag:skincareprofessionals.com,2018-02-19:6332291:Topic:2417312018-02-19T02:36:20.718ZBettyBlisshttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/lisaodettedipasquale
<p>I've been working at a busy spa for a couple of years now. I've been able to acquire a very small committed client base. Often, just when I've "groomed" a client into caring for her skin with advanced treatments, she seems to disappear to other estheticians at the spa. There are nearly a dozen of us. The spa is great at roping in prospects however often when I get a new client and ask how I can help them they aren't interested in changing their soap and water routine or upgrading their…</p>
<p>I've been working at a busy spa for a couple of years now. I've been able to acquire a very small committed client base. Often, just when I've "groomed" a client into caring for her skin with advanced treatments, she seems to disappear to other estheticians at the spa. There are nearly a dozen of us. The spa is great at roping in prospects however often when I get a new client and ask how I can help them they aren't interested in changing their soap and water routine or upgrading their service. Sure I educate them on the realities and some will "get it" and implore change. Is this common for most spas? I continually educate and improve skills, and of course improving my game is an ongoing process. I've been successful in the past (another part of the country) so I am confident it's not my abilities. I really enjoy my work and where I work, it's my expectations I want to set straight. I get discouraged and often take it personal when clients don't insist on rebooking with me. I am available for them 40+ hours/week. If this is typical for spas, I can work on accepting it or explore options to remedy it. Thanks for any insight.</p> Ecommerce Return Policytag:skincareprofessionals.com,2017-08-01:6332291:Topic:2384652017-08-01T04:50:00.418ZHannahhttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/Hannah
<p>Hi All,</p>
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<p>I'm starting a small business ecommerce business along side of selling in my home spa. <a href="http://www.facialsonthefarm.skincaretherapy.net">www.facialsonthefarm.skincaretherapy.net</a></p>
<p>What do you recommend for a return policy? Who should pay for shipping on the return, buyer or seller?</p>
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<p>Thanks a million!</p>
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<p>Hannah</p>
<p>Hi All,</p>
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<p>I'm starting a small business ecommerce business along side of selling in my home spa. <a href="http://www.facialsonthefarm.skincaretherapy.net">www.facialsonthefarm.skincaretherapy.net</a></p>
<p>What do you recommend for a return policy? Who should pay for shipping on the return, buyer or seller?</p>
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<p>Thanks a million!</p>
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<p>Hannah</p> Apps for Apple devicestag:skincareprofessionals.com,2017-05-17:6332291:Topic:2361242017-05-17T22:52:13.294ZKayli Malamudhttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/KayliMalamud665
Hi I'm looking for user friendly apps for Apple devices that can help me organize my clients information,documents and pictures in an easily accessible way. Thanks
Hi I'm looking for user friendly apps for Apple devices that can help me organize my clients information,documents and pictures in an easily accessible way. Thanks New client attractiontag:skincareprofessionals.com,2016-12-26:6332291:Topic:2331182016-12-26T18:04:58.494ZCarrie Kemmererhttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/CarrieKemmerer164
How do you market your services to attract new clients?<br />
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What promos are you planning for this year?
How do you market your services to attract new clients?<br />
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What promos are you planning for this year? laser hair removaltag:skincareprofessionals.com,2016-12-22:6332291:Topic:2331102016-12-22T19:05:16.170ZRashmita K Shahhttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/RashmitaKShah
<p>Hello! I am interested in pain free laser for hair removal with cooling device. Which is the best one and is anyone using Magma Laser ?</p>
<p>Hello! I am interested in pain free laser for hair removal with cooling device. Which is the best one and is anyone using Magma Laser ?</p> Help : Facial towelstag:skincareprofessionals.com,2016-07-06:6332291:Topic:2300122016-07-06T01:44:18.231ZAyako Kirkhttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/AyakoKirk
I'm looking for facial towels for my new business what do you recommend?
I'm looking for facial towels for my new business what do you recommend? Products & Softwaretag:skincareprofessionals.com,2016-05-03:6332291:Topic:2270072016-05-03T01:28:01.397ZLilly Cookhttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/LillyCook
<p><span>I am new and looking for a skin care line. Has anyone tried Osmosis Skincare or My Body Probiotics? If so, what are your favorite products?</span></p>
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<p><span>Also, what is the best spa booking software? I am looking at Rosysalonsoftware.com.... anyone ever heard of them?</span></p>
<p><span>I am new and looking for a skin care line. Has anyone tried Osmosis Skincare or My Body Probiotics? If so, what are your favorite products?</span></p>
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<p><span>Also, what is the best spa booking software? I am looking at Rosysalonsoftware.com.... anyone ever heard of them?</span></p> retail, service commissions, base salariestag:skincareprofessionals.com,2016-04-15:6332291:Topic:2266012016-04-15T21:43:38.035ZWMJ09https://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/wmj09
Hello everyone, looking for feedback on what's standard as far as pay, the spa I worked for recently closed and I went to another spa.<br />
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My old pay worked like this. $10 per hour or 47 or 48% service commission.. Whatever number was better.. Payed every 2 wks, I did also assist on the front desk, checking in/out clients, ringing clients out, answering phones etc. doing laundry, keeping retail shelves for skin care clean and organized, maintaining inventory for back bar and retail skin care…
Hello everyone, looking for feedback on what's standard as far as pay, the spa I worked for recently closed and I went to another spa.<br />
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My old pay worked like this. $10 per hour or 47 or 48% service commission.. Whatever number was better.. Payed every 2 wks, I did also assist on the front desk, checking in/out clients, ringing clients out, answering phones etc. doing laundry, keeping retail shelves for skin care clean and organized, maintaining inventory for back bar and retail skin care products.<br />
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I was also paid 20% cash retail sales commission. This was paid when we went over my numbers which I had to keep track of, new clients, rebooks, number of facials, wax etc etc.<br />
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Where I am at now I do barely any reception tasks, or cleaning, or laundry. I put away my own laundry. I am not being paid any hourly . Strictly 48% or 49% commission for services. No services... No pay<br />
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We are getting the skin care line I worked with for retail and back bar since my clients are just having to go to ulta to buy it..<br />
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If I do a google search online of standard retail commission of estheticians I get a whole bunch of results that are confusing or old...<br />
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Is there a legal minimum to be paid if an employee has no one but sits at work? I saw mention of that on one thread I read through..<br />
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I am in nj, booth or chair rental is illegal. I want to discuss with my current boss retail compensation, I would love to continue getting 20% in cash... I would negotiate that with that I will maintain the inventory of retail and back bar.. And keep the skin care retail shelving clean and organized, and promo materials up to date.<br />
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Before I ask for this or begin to negotiate, I am looking for any info on what is fair.. If anyone has actual sources for me to referrence and show my boss, if I need to, that would be great, also I am very interested in everyone's personal experience in regard to all of this. I have been an esthetician for 6 yrs and have a good retail sales history. IPL pros/cons and machinestag:skincareprofessionals.com,2016-04-07:6332291:Topic:2263182016-04-07T16:38:32.973ZEverbarehttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/Everbare
<p>We are considering expanding into IPL and offering hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments. Right now we offer waxing hair removal. So far we have spoken with Cynosure and Cutera. </p>
<p>The main concern is the expense - around $60k for Cutera and $120K for Cynosure.</p>
<p>I would love to hear about other's experience with offering IPL services and and devices.</p>
<p>Has it been a worthwhile investment? Any other tips/hints?</p>
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<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>We are considering expanding into IPL and offering hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments. Right now we offer waxing hair removal. So far we have spoken with Cynosure and Cutera. </p>
<p>The main concern is the expense - around $60k for Cutera and $120K for Cynosure.</p>
<p>I would love to hear about other's experience with offering IPL services and and devices.</p>
<p>Has it been a worthwhile investment? Any other tips/hints?</p>
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<p>Thank you!</p> Taxestag:skincareprofessionals.com,2016-03-30:6332291:Topic:2261082016-03-30T02:08:37.509ZDonna Battermannhttps://skincareprofessionals.com/profile/DonnaBattermann
<p>I have a question on taxes. Do you deduct the difference between a Groupon type promo and regular price?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>I have a question on taxes. Do you deduct the difference between a Groupon type promo and regular price?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>