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Salon Furnishings
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We’ve all seen them—salons
that look like time passed them by. While
some clients may be happy to stay in yesteryear,
a current, professional environment speaks
volumes about your business. If you haven’t
considered remodeling or expanding your
business in the past five years, it’s
time to take an honest assessment of your
equipment, décor, retail areas and
use of space. Maly’s Equipment Pros
are on hand to help you decide what needs
to be done, how to do it and how to pay
for it. Whether you ultimately decide on
something simple such as paint and new
floors or take the plunge for a major redo,
you’ll see your staff and clients
reenergized and your profits increase.
Maly’s Equipment Pros David Seacrest
and Richard Winkleman share their insights
on the whys, whens and hows of salon remodeling.
Why should
a salon owner consider remodeling?
Richard Winkleman:
A salon is the fashion flagship
for a fashion-driven, service-based
industry and must stay fresh
and current. According to a na-tional
average, a comprehensive re-model
grows business the first year
by approximately 25 percent.
What are some
signs that a salon needs a facelift or
remodel?
David Seacrest: A
good honest look around the salon
will reveal areas that need attention.
Sometimes it is only a matter
of better housekeeping, but of-ten
the furniture is ripped, stained,
or chipped and looks neglected.
Often the color schemes that
were the current trend years
ago look ancient compared to
today’s decors. Salon owners
need to ask themselves if they
are losing stylists and customers
to newer, nicer and more appealing
salons.
RW: If a salon
has been allowed to expand with
a “band aid” approach,
it’s time to reconcile
the look and function into a
cohesive unit. Nothing is worse
than a mish-mash of models and
colors. The salon must exude
professionalism and fashion from
front to back, top to bottom.
What are the
steps to remodeling?
RW: It always begins
with capitol. Every salon owner must
earmark a budget for remodeling via
their monthly spread-sheet, similar
to their education bud-get. Then, when
it’s time to begin, the money
will be available. Next, contact your
Maly’s Equipment Pro for a free,
no-commitment consultation.
DS: It is always
best to start with a plan and
implement it in logical steps
to cause the least amount of
disruption to your business.
It is not much different than
planning your appointment schedule
when you take a vacation. Oftentimes
appointments can be moved forward
or back to accommodate dates
of closure for improvements.
What are the
costs for remodeling?
RW: Costs vary
depending on the size and scope
of the remodel. Does the owner
need all new equipment or want
to blend existing pieces with
new ones? How extensive will
the improve-ments be? Simple
paint and flooring are easy,
but if new lighting, walls and
more are necessary, the numbers
start to climb.
What financing
options are available?
DS: By considering
lease financing, a salon can pay for
the remodel with the increased revenues
generated without dipping into cash
reserves. Lease-to-own financing also
provides an immediate write off to
reduce taxes. Applications are online,
in stores, in the Maly’s Tool Box, or via the Maly’s
Equipment Pros.
You Should Think About
Remodeling If ....
- It’s
been five years since you’ve taken
an honest assessment of your business
- You
find that you are losing staff and customers
to newer, more current salons.
- You have
a hodge-podge of equipment models and
colors.
- Your
furniture is ripped, stained, chipped
or otherwise looks neglected.
- Your
furniture or equipment is broken and
could put the salon at risk for injuries.
- Your
once current color and décor scheme
looks ancient by today’s styles.
- You’d
like to see a 20 to 25 percent increase
in your business!
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