Newbie Manager

Hey everyone, I've just started managing a beautiful brand new salon and am loving it. Iv'e just completed my certificate 3 and have done all my training with the one salon. In just under 3 years iv'e had the opportunity to compete at some awsome comps, go to expo, do loads of photoshoots, work at fashion week, meet some of the best people and let my creativity escape. I love hairdressing and am getting more and more inspired everyday. I would love to get some feedback from other managers on how they started out, how they go about it, how you keep a healthy balance.

your doing a great job as the new manager

Yes - you are doing a great job.
Imagine you two taking a 4 week old salon to over 50% of the mother salon's turnover in it's first month.

You and Nicola are stars!

I have heard excellent reports from existing and new clients on the professionalism shown by yourself and Nicola. It is a credit to you both. A huge step in your career but well deserved. Keep up the good work.

I had a great time working at the new salon with you Rhi. It's so well looked after and everything has it's place (and stays there) Love it!
Keep it up and I hope I can come and visit again.

ohhhhhhh thanx so much guys, have to say we're starting to get into the groove of things down here in drouin. I'm going to a salon business conferance in sydney in a few weeks so will come back with more knowledge for drouin, is anyone else going? Or know much about it? And let me know if theres anything i can find out or research for people.
Thanx for all the positive feedback talk to everyone soon.

ey guys, i now understand how hard it is being manager, i always knew it wasnt easy, but since being fill in manager for the last week i know know how hard it is to direct people who dont wont to be directed, trying to keep things flowing, and making the till balance when its all on you.
well good work rhi and tan, u guys do a great job!!!!!

He he..You should try being an owner!!!!!

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Thats right Murray

So theres our new topic for a brainstorm - tips on team leadership.
I'll start the thread...

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