At some stage in the business lifecycle, every business, large or small, needs to evaluate whether they “STAY” in their current business premises and negotiate a renewal or “GO” and negotiate a new lease in a new location. This process can be complicated and is not something most business owners look forward to doing. So, where do you start?
The 2023 Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFAs) took to Sydney’s The Star to celebrate the editorial prowess of our talented hairdressing community, in an evening where hair art, fashion and entertainment collided, honouring 25 winners across business, regional, creative and product categories.
Love Your Hairdresser Week, the annual celebration of all hair professionals, is back for its fourth year from November 13 to 19, 2023. It’s a special time for individuals and businesses alike to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the beauty industry, our hairdressers and barbers, who do more than just transform hair – they nurture self-esteem, inspire confidence, and strengthen community bonds.
Sunday 5th November saw the most exceptional barbers and barber shop owners that this country has to offer awarded at Australia’s premium awards program for the male grooming industry, the Australian Modern Barber Award’s (AMBA’s). Held in Melbourne at the Plaza Ballroom the gala event was a celebration of these inspiring hair and beard creatives.
Setting the right mood in your business space is imperative. Music is just as important as the lighting, interiors and the products you stock in your salon. It helps to keep your customers relaxed, and happy. The right music can even increase sales and revenue and keep people coming back. Silence isn’t always golden where blow dryers are blasting!
Being a hairdresser can have so many wonderful benefits – from expressing your creativity; making people feel great; building relationships and trusted friendships and being able to constantly evolve your craft. That said, owning a salon can come with some common pitfalls that can affect your business, bottom line and reputation. Cherrypicka has listened to industry feedback via the Australian Hairdressing Association we have pulled together the some of the top legal mistakes that hairdressers make in their businesses and how to prevent them!
Unfair dismissal is a significant exposure for businesses today. If employees believe their termination was harsh, unjust or unreasonable, they can lodge an application to the Fair Work Commission. This can result in employers being exposed to monetary or non-monetary compensation and even reinstatement of the employee.
In the ever-evolving world of the hair industry, salon owners recognise that their team members are their greatest assets. To thrive and succeed, it is essential to promote and value the talents and skills of your team.
Welcoming a new hairdresser to your salon is an exciting opportunity to enhance your team's skills and expand your services. However, effectively introducing and promoting the new team member is crucial to ensure they quickly build a client base and contribute to your salon's growth. In this blog post, we will explore some practical suggestions on how to introduce a new hairdresser to your business and promote them to increase their bookings and services.
The 2023 Australian Hair Industry Awards - Creative have been judged by 90 of the most diverse and dynamic global industry names to find Australia’s best of the best and this year, 108 worthy Finalists have been named across 18 categories. From Apprentice of the Year through to the biggest accolades, Australian Hairdresser of the Year and New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year, here are your 2023 AHIA Creative Finalists!
The Unwritten App is launching into the hairdressing market, created to be the world’s first free software and retail platform specifically designed to help sole trader hairdressers grow successful businesses. The app is looking for independent hairdressers to sign up to test the main Beta release and join the community. Interested? Read on!
Commercial Tenants are business owners that specialise in delivering their chosen product or service. Landlords specialise in leasing out their properties for the highest rent they can. Because Landlords specialise in leasing out property and Tenants do not, there is often an imbalance in information and power that leads to the Landlord gaining an unfair advantage over the Tenant. AHC member and lease expert Kelly Cunningham from Your Leasing Co has saved our members hundreds of thousands of dollars by helping negotiate leases. Here, she shares the five most common mistakes Tenants make when negotiating with their Landlords.
Back in 2021, The Fair Work Commission announced a series of instalment increases to the weekend penalty rates for casual employees under the Hair and Beauty Award. These increases were to occur over a period of 2 years, spanning from January 2022 to December 2023. As part of this decision, the 4th instalment of increases occurred on the 31st of December 2022. Considering this decision was originally announced some time ago; as a brief reminder, we have summarised below the relevant increase dates and figures that you need to be aware of and to ensure you have planned for in your business for 2023.
