Phenix Rising: An Interview with Gina Rivera, Founder of Phenix Salon Suites

Gina Rivera founded Phenix Salon Suites which is rapidly approaching 300 national locations with plans for international expansion to China.

Booth Rental Vs. Suite Rental: Which is Best for You?

Would you rather rent a studio suite or rent a spot at an existing salon? Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you in making your choice.

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National Salon Suite Parent Company of MY SALON Suite & Salon Plaza Opens 100th Location in Richmond

Suite Management Franchising, the nation’s premier salon suite franchise housing both MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, announced today its milestone achievement of reaching 100 open locations.

Sola Salon Suites Sees Success and Expansion in the Future

After announcing that investment groups had made a significant investment in Sola Salon Suites, we spoke with leadership there to learn more about what that would mean for the Sola community.

ShearShare New Partnership Simplifies the Financials for Solo Artists

ShearShare, a global marketplace that allows salon and barbershop owners to rent their excess suites and booths to licensed cosmetologists and barbers on demand, has partnered with Track and First American Payment Systems to provide financial resources to self-employed beauty and grooming professionals who use the ShearShare platform.

To the Republic: An Interview with Salon Republic Founder Eric Taylor

In developing Salon Republic locations, Eric Taylor has created a community of solo hairstylists and beauty artists who can create their best working environment.

8 Steps to Opening a Salon Studio

You’ve been dreaming about owning your own salon, about the flexibility and autonomy of being your own boss. But, how do you know if you’re really ready?

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When a Solo Salon Artist Takes Maternity Leave and Their Assistant Takes Over

When Marilyn Cole went on maternity leave, she did it with complete trust and confidence that her clients would be well-cared for by her assistant. Here's how the two made it work so well.

Meet the Faces of Sola - Success Stories in Transitioning to a Salon Suite

Whether you've been working in a traditional salon environment for a year, five years, 10 years or more, the thought of transitioning to your own salon suite can either be very intimidating or very liberating.Whichever way you're feeling ...

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