Key Takeaways: Maintaining relevance and competitiveness in your barbering business requires embracing digital marketing and enhancing online presence to complement traditional client services. Keeping up with rapidly changing barbering trends necessitates continuous education, staff training, and inventory management to meet client expectations–all these pieces help barbers conquer obstacles and find success. Life as a barber can …
New year, new…trends? Yep, by now you probably already know the deal. If you’re a barber, you know that the entire world of cosmetology is constantly changing and evolving (that’s half the reason the industry is so fun, right?). So it should come as no surprise (even if you’re a newbie in the industry) that the new …
The year is coming to an end—can you believe it?It seems like just yesterday we were staring down at all the possibilities and potential 2021 was going to bring us, and now, we’re approaching a new year—fresh with even more possibility and potential.Ask yourself, what was 2021 like for you? Did you find the success …
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Getting customers in your chair is half the battle, getting them to stick around for some beneficial—and revenue-boosting—additional services is another battle entirely. Read on for our top-rated industry pro tips on how to make it happen!*Last updated on 11/19/2024Don’t get us wrong, there are some must-have staple services that you should always …
Key Takeaways: Client gifts are a must to show your regulars just how much your appreciate them. The kicker? They can be tough to choose. Enter the NBI Client Gift Guide – your one-stop shop for all the best client goodies for the holiday season this year. *This blog was updated on 12/12/2024It’s no secret that …
It’s no secret that, when it comes to the world of barbering blog topics, insurance isn’t usually high up on the list of the most interesting subject matter. The purpose of this blog is primarily to offer you serious career advice that can help you take your barbering biz to the next level—and in our honest …
It’s no secret that in the world of cosmetology, there’s a lot of overlap. Stylists and cosmetologists might dabble in the world of barbering and barbers might dabble in the world of cosmetology. Overall, it’s no big deal if these two unique but similar worlds mix and mingle a little bit. After all, that’s the fun …
Barber school? Easy. Opening up your own shop? Piece of cake.Racking up a list of clients who love you and think you’re the universe’s gift to barbering? Psh, that was simple for you, too.Choosing the perfect barber chair? Yeah, that’s actually a lot harder than you probably thought, isn’t it?It’s no secret that choosing the right …
The shop is clean. That fresh product is lining the back bar. The playlists have been made. The shop brooms are prepared. The shears have been sharpened. You’re ready—scratch that, you’re more than ready—to kick off the first day of the barbershop dream you’ve had for who knows how long.There’s just one problem—you gotta market …
That swirling red, white, and blue pole—as a barber, you’re probably all too familiar with the legacy symbol. Whether your shop has one proudly hanging in its doorway or you’re used to seeing them in other shops, it’s probably no surprise to you that this iconic décor means one thing very clearly—a barber works here. But …
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