Keith Howard

TEAM Software • December 26 2024

Planning and Managing Business Growth in 2025

Researchers are expecting the global economy to grow in 2025, as worldwide inflation is trending downward, and within striking distance of targets set by central banks to control inflation by hiking interest rates. Central banks are reducing rates to more normal levels, which means that business growth in 2025 is possible for companies that take proactive steps.

Booksy • November 16 2022

How to Open a Nail Salon: A Checklist for First-Time Nail Salon Owners

For nail techs researching how to open a nail salon—you’ve come to the right place. Although there’s a long list of steps to take before making that kind of bold entrepreneurial move, several Booksy providers offered a few tips on the subject. Each one of them successfully overcame obstacles to open the doors to their own nail salon, and their businesses are all thriving.

Booksy • September 13 2022

5 Ways to Use Booksy to Prepare for the Busy Season

For most of the industry professionals across the country, the last few months of the calendar year is the busy season. Business picks up significantly during this time, as clients book more appointments than any other period before they celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Over the past two years, health officials were asking people to practice social distancing due to COVID-19. But that means clients may be more inclined to spend extra time with the people they care about during the...

Booksy • May 19 2022

Nail Software Ambassador Jenny Bui Shares Her Story to Inspire Others

Becoming a posh boutique owner, celebrity nail stylist, and Booksy Ambassador for nail software is a dream that many techs have at an early age. But for Jenny Bui, achieving world-wide recognition meant traveling a tougher road than many people could even imagine. In fact, when Jenny retells her story, it still brings tears to her eyes. Nicknamed the “Queen of Bling,” this Bronx based nail artist is best known for her signature style—applying Swarovski crystals to stiletto-shaped nails to create...

TEAM Software • May 8 2024

Security Guard Technology Trends, Advancements, and Industry Buzz

Cutting-edge physical security technology and tools have had a dramatic impact on the industry. These modern innovations have helped to reduce threats, minimize security risks, and ultimately deliver a better overall product to customers.

TEAM Software • April 11 2024

Security and Cleaning Labor Market Trends Update

At the annual WorkWave conference that was held earlier this year, TEAM Software employees shared valuable insights into the labor market and hiring trends for 2023 and a forecast for 2024. Most of our labor market discussions regarding 2023 focused on the following takeaways:
Hire rates are best understood as all of the additions companies make to their payroll as a percentage of total employment. In the U.S., national hiring rates throughout 2023 (industry agnostic) fell January through Septem...

Booksy • October 9 2022

How Can Booksy Card Reader Help a Salon?

It’s no secret that beauty pros stay up to date on industry trends—that’s always been the norm. But nowadays, keeping in touch with technical developments are almost just as important. For example, most customers expect business owners to have a device that accepts a variety of different card payments. And that’s exactly why there’s Booksy Card Reader.

Booksy • September 7 2022

How Byrd Mena Created Sharp Fade and Became a Social Media Icon

It’s easy to spot Byrd Mena at a barber battle, trade show, or industry event. And that’s because he’s the rockstar in the room. Up on stage in front of thousands of people, he can turn all the right heads in just a few seconds or hype up a crowd for the rest of the night.

Booksy • August 1 2022

From Tragedy to Triumph: Becoming a Business Owner Against All Odds

Like many professionals who eventually decide to become a business owner, Yashira Hiraldo never dreamed she’d be running her very own boutique. Less than five years ago, she was living and loving life in Puerto Rico—until Hurricane Maria completely changed everything.

Booksy • July 27 2021

7 Tips for Raising Haircut Prices Without Hurting Business

Hear from Booksy Ambassador Ivan Zoot, the founder of the $100,000 Hair Cuttery Academy, a company dedicated to making absolutely sure that industry experts have the knowledge and skill sets to run their businesses. Learn from this bonafide expert how to increase prices to keep up with the rising cost of running a business.