Salon suite pioneer Karen Kaminski argues that the next evolution of independent beauty businesses won't be defined by beautiful spaces alone, it will be driven by smarter systems that help professionals spend less time on administrative work and more time serving clients.
by Karen Kaminski, Founder of Allure Salon Group, Allure Salon Suite Consulting and Allure Automation Group
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