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There's no "I" in Team

During my years of owning a salon and working in others, it allowed me to study whether I was a true team player or just a person working in the salon with a group of individuals that worked together. Just because you own a salon and are a stylist working closely together with others day after day, having pot lucks, and exchanging gifts on birthdays and Christmas, doesn’t mean you have created a team-concept salon. Far from it, especially when you expect your salon’s hair business to grow along with all the other centers. 
As salon owners we need to have someone come into our business and help analyze and assist us in making important decisions on the business operations and individual goals. This second pair of eyes and fresh perspective will help you distinguish those who are truly team players and those who are simply working individually within the group. A “group” could be disappointing to an owner and stylist who is really looking for a “team” environment and would be more comfortable in a team-based setting. So, let’s make sure that both of these concepts are looked at and figured out for your business, but always remember: The person who wants to open this business wants to profit, too! We need to look at situations that are win/win for salon owners, stylists and, most of all, our clients and customers.

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