SummaryBecoming a pet-friendly business has many benefits that range from attracting new customers to creating a welcoming environment for your staff and patrons. To make your barbershop a pet-friendly location, you’ll want to prepare both your physical space and co-workers, then promote the change to the public. From the goodest of boys to the spunkiest …
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Why Every Barber Needs an Emergency Business Fund
As a barber, you dedicate your time and energy to honing your skills and crafting a successful career. While your trajectory will ideally be consistently upward, life can be unpredictable. From personal events to unforeseen economic downturns, the road to success is often characterized by peaks and valleys.Being prepared for difficult financial times or unexpected …
Social Media and Your Barbering Clients – What to Do and What to Avoid
Barber shops have long acted as pillars of their communities—places where people can gather to not just get a great haircut but also come together and converse. While this historical role still exists for many shops, it is evolving with the advent of social media.Now, social media serves as an extension of the community, granting …
Women’s History in the Barber Community
The barbering industry has long prided itself in its role in community building. From acting as hubs where locals can gather to socialize to serving as the epicenter of cultural trends, barber shops have a reputation for being more than a place to get a haircut. They create welcoming environments for people from all walks …
Why You Should Share Knowledge with Your Barbering Community
While it can be healthily competitive, the barbering industry tends to share a strong sense of community. Your skills and hard work are integral to your success as a barber and help draw customers to your shop, but they are not the end-all-be-all of building an exceptional barbering career. By getting involved in the barbering community—both …
4 Easy Tips for Barbers Getting Organized This Tax Season
The rush of the new year has worn off, and the next big barbering biz event is on the horizon. We’re not talking about St. Patrick’s Day or even Easter Sunday. No, we mean tax season is rapidly approaching. While not as festive as green beer or Easter bunnies, tax season is an important time for …
Why Barbers Should Get Hair Certification for Different Textures and Types
Rich in tradition and specialized in skill, barbering is a diverse and engaging industry. From the skillset and training it takes to perfect various techniques to the social hub function of a barber shop within a community, there’s no shortage of rewarding challenges for a barber to tackle. To build a truly inclusive and well-rounded barbering …
It’s Time to Talk About E-Commerce Integrations for Your Barbershop Site
However, more and more barbers are turning to e-commerce to expand their businesses. Selling products online allows you to reach more potential buyers, creates convenience for customers, and establishes an additional revenue stream for your business. The question is, how do you approach e-commerce integration in a streamlined way? Key Takeaways: Businesses that want to embrace …
Barbershops in Black Communities: A Celebration of Black History Month
Black barbershops have had a huge impact on Black communities in the past, present, & undoubtedly the future. Barbershop history is a must to know and understand for a full picture of historical impact.
What You Need to Know About the Cosmetology Licensure Compact
As demanding as the barbering world can be, it is also a career path ripe with potential and brimming with possibilities. In many ways, you can forge your own path and choose the direction you wish for your career to take. If mobility is a priority for you, barbering can grant you the ability to travel …










