Running a business is hard work. Whether you feel ready to take the entrepreneurial plunge or you’re after opening a second location, the challenges you face never really get easier.

Keeping an eagle eye on your salon’s supplies may not be the most glamorous job, but it can make a real difference to your bottom line.

The first quarter of the year is when you need to think strategically and focus a lot of your energy on the job of generating more revenue.

This isn't something that can be left until the last minute, it needs planning.

Valerie takes you through the 10 dos and don'ts for Q1 when it comes to strategic planning.

In the Celebrating Industry Leaders series, Valerie Delforge is interviewing Sherrille Riley, Founder & CEO of Nails & Brows and Beauty Edit.

Sherrille is a successful entrepreneur with strong leadership. She is a great listener and focus on her team to achieve beyond their set targets. Sherrille's drive and focus in empowering, listen to her interview to impact your day!

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In the Celebrating Industry Leaders series, Valerie Delforge is interviewing Hellen Ward, managing director of Richard Ward.

Managing 110 staff in her award-winning salon in Chelsea, Hellen shares her secrets to staying on top of her game with her team. Powerful and impactful, Hellen has so much to offer to the industry and her interview is fascinating!

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In the Celebrating Industry Leaders series, Valerie Delforge is interviewing Trisha Buller MIT SRSH, Senior Consultant Trichologist & founder of Ciente Hair & Health Spa.

Trisha loves empowering others and focuses her effort on delivering training to create a powerful team. Trisha's passion is catching, listen to her story and her power to leave you motivated and focused.

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In the Celebrating Industry Leaders series, Valerie Delforge is interviewing Michelle Caheny, Founder and CEO of Spa & Beauty Connection.

Michelle's experience in all areas of the industry, from being a therapist to a Spa manager and now for the past 15 years focusing on recruitment with her agency. Michelle shares her views on the forever growing recruitment issue we are all facing. #feelempowered #valeriedelforge #celebratingindustryleaders #Iamlistening

In the Celebrating Industry Leaders series, Valerie Delforge is interviewing Stefania Rossi, Founder & CEO of Utopia Beauty & Advance treatments.

Stefania is a powerhouse, full of energy and strong vision, listen to her motivational interview, from leadership to retail and of course recruitment, Stefania shares her insight into the industry. #feelempowered

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In the Celebrating Industry Leaders series, Valerie Delforge is interviewing Helena Grzesk, GM for the UK Spa Association.

Helena oozes Leadership skills and has a powerful insight when it comes to supporting others with a strong vision and mindset. #feelempowered

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In the Celebrating Industry Leaders series, Valerie Delforge is interviewing Terri Irvin, founder & CEO of Time: Bump & Beyond.

Terri has a wealth of experience #feelempowered

Terri has a lot to share when it comes to Leadership, Retail and her amazing career, listen to this podcast to feel inspired and empowered to do more!

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