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• Tools we use A LOT: GoogleDocs

  We thought it would be kind of fun to profile some of the tools that we find ourselves using on a regular basis here at SalonMonster. We work in a distributed office with people based in various cities and thus rely a lot on our software. So, with this in mind we’ll probably mostly be […]

  Posted: May 6th, 2010 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Software, Tools, Uncategorized

• Taking our vision for granted.

  I’ve been reading a great travel book called “To Timbuktu for a Haircut” by Rick Antonson, the CEO of Tourism Vancouver. It’s fascinating to read about his travels in Mali, it’s such a different world to here in Vancouver. Last night I was reading a section talking about the ravages of river blindness (Onchocerciasis) on […]

  Posted: April 10th, 2010 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Life

• Binder Clips as Cable Holders

  How simple and useful is this idea courtesy of boing boing. I’ve set this up in my office and can’t believe I never thought of it before.

  Posted: March 23rd, 2010 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Accessories, Uncategorized

• The tradition of the stretched numbers in appointment books

  I’ve often wondered why salon appointment books always use such bad stretched numbers for the hours column. For someone interested in typography and graphic design it drives me crazy. I guess it must have started as a way to keep the columns narrow to fit as much on the page as possible, but it must […]

  Posted: March 16th, 2010 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Uncategorized

• Good Hair

  If you haven’t seen it yet, I’d highly recommend watching Chris Rock’s “documentary” Good Hair. It’s a truly fascinating look into the World of black hair, relaxants and the infamous extensions. Here’s the IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1213585/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-4qxz08So

  Posted: March 15th, 2010 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Hair, Movies, Uncategorized

• Good To Great

  The third book by Jim Collins, Good to Great, is a good read for anyone involved in developing and/or running a business. This book aims to answer some of the questions he ended up with after writing his well known first book, Built to Last. In it, Jim and his amazing research team look into […]

  Posted: February 22nd, 2010 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Books, Uncategorized

• the iPad in salons

  Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve probably heard about Apple’s announcement of their new iPad tablet device. As a long time Mac user I’m usually really excited about Apple’s new offerings, but this time I’m especially hyped. the iPad seems like such an ideal fit for the salon environment. Can’t you just see […]

  Posted: January 26th, 2010 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Uncategorized

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