Archive for September, 2011

Simple Marketing Tips Every Salon Owner Should Know

Salons are one of the most unique businesses in the United States. Known for distributing postcards, hosting events and even attaching themselves to a charity, salons have the unique opportunity to be absolutely malleable in their marketing efforts.

With so many options available, below are the top five tips for every salon owner.

Event – Many times events that are centered on beauty and anti-aging have huge turnouts. Try a few simple tips and tricks by hosting a “Beauty Day” at your salon for Mother’s Day. At this event, you can offer your services at a discounted or free cost. To spread word, simply place an ad in your local newspaper, distribute postcards, post signs around town and activate all of your social media channels.

Postcards – Use one of the most effective forms of marketing to your advantage! Postcards are one of the easiest ways to get your message to a wide spread of people. They’re not only easy to distribute in-person, but they are also easy to mail, include in press kits and even the right size to print discount coupons on.

Social Media – Are you on twitter, facebook, yelp, insider pages, etc? These are essential for any business. In today’s world, people like to see what’s going on behind the scenes – who is running the business.