independent contractors

5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Going Independent

If you're thinking about going independent but you're unsure of where to begin, we asked the team at CocoLemon to draw on their experiences and share how you can turn ambition into a reality. The takeaway: It is easier to build a future with a solid starting point.

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Helping Independent Stylists Increase Income, ShearShare Partners with PocketSuite

Partnership enables ShearSharers to unlock revenue potential from their existing client base.

ArtistOnGo Makes It Easy for Stylists to Be Their Own Boss

They get to pick everything from the salon they wish to work at, their schedule, and their service prices without having to pay salon commissions.

New iluk PRO App Designed 100% for Self-Employed Beauty Pros

The all-in-one app manages all the administrative tasks so independents can focus on their business or take time off.

6 Tips for Avoiding Covid Conversation Overload

Remember, your energy is yours to protect. These tips work with any unwanted topic of conversation - be it personal, political, global, etc.

Salon Suite Brands Band Together to Call Out California Officials

The companies' CEOs are asking Governor Newsom to consider reopening their salon suites, saying that because of the unique layout and design, salon suites have the ability to meet the health and safety standards much like a dental or medical office facility.

Should You Raise Prices When Salons Reopen?

What you decide to do will depend on your area, how COVID-19 affected your business and your own comfort level.  For some direction and advice, we looked to salon industry experts and their suggestions for reopening.

Pivoting a Bridal Business During a Pandemic

Like many other bridal stylists, Caralee Pridemore had to quickly adapt her usual way of doing things and reschedule her brides in the wake of COVID-19.

Help in Applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Tyler Turner launched a Facebook page to help stylists understand how to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program benefits. It has been a labor of love and has offered invaluable support to self-employed beauty professionals.

During Virus Shutdown, Do These Updates to Your Branding

Doing some simple tweaks and revamps now will help your branding, long term. Pointers for working on your business to prepare yourself for a return to work.

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