Another Fine Book Review

Kimberly Cole-Simpson Eric, as a 21 year veteran of the business I found your book refreshing and enlightening. I encourage anyone in the industry whether they have been in the business 1 yr or 40 years to read this book. Thank You! I feel so blessed to call you my friend and my colleague. I recommend The Salon Industry Business Artist for everyone!

Why salons and hairdressers have the same problems

Salons are hiring but
claim that good help is hard to find, and hairdressers claim that salons
are not offering them enough. Both are right!
There are many factors involved; here are a few:
1) Schools (which are regulated by state boards) have done little
to update the needs of education within the profession.
2) Today's hairdresser cannot rely on the basic education received
in school.
3) Some salons are unable to offer the needed training on both
the creative and business aspects at various levels.
4) There are two types of salons owners: Industry and non-
Industry or hairdressers and non-hairdressers. Neither always
understands the other side of the business.
5) A cosmetology license is not enough. Some states require
continuing education credits.
6) These credits have little to do with what hairdressers really do
each day in their profession.
7) In a world where healthcare is so vital to the employee, salons
cannot afford and/or don't want the added expense of offering
benefits.
8) Without other benefits like 401K, there is no provision for the
future and one's retirement.