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What is Emotional Pricing in the Hair & Beauty Industry? (And How It’s Silently Starving Your Business)
Every Sunday evening, thousands of Australian salon owners sit at their kitchen tables feeling the…
Steve @ Insightful SumsJuly 25, 2026
The October Surcharge Shift: How to Price Your Services Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Clients)
If your social media feeds have been exploding with panic about the new credit card…
Steve @ Insightful SumsJuly 14, 2026
1 July 2026: What Every Australian Hair & Beauty Business Needs to Know
Three big changes hit Australian salons on the same day this year: a wage rise,…
Steve @ Insightful SumsJune 30, 2026
How to Announce a New Stylist and Fill Their Books Fast
To announce a new stylist and fill their books fast, salon owners must first calculate…
Steve @ Insightful SumsApril 27, 2026
How to Communicate a Salon Price Adjustment (Without Losing Clients)
AI Overview: Quick Summary How do you communicate a salon price adjustment? To successfully communicate…
Steve @ Insightful SumsApril 26, 2026
The 2026 RBA Surcharge Ban: How Salon Owners Can Prepare and Protect Their Profits
If you are a salon owner, you already know how tough it is right now.…
Steve @ Insightful SumsMarch 31, 2026
The Average Salon Owner Salary is a Warning (And Why “Getting More Clients” Won’t Fix It)
If you are searching for the average salon owner salary, you are probably exhausted. You…
Steve @ Insightful SumsMarch 29, 2026
The “Profitless Boom” Checklist: Why Your Australian Salon is Busy But Broke (And How to Fix It)
It’s 6:00 PM on a Saturday. Your feet are throbbing, your back aches, and you’ve…
Steve @ Insightful SumsMarch 17, 2026
Price vs. Cost: The Silent Reason Your Salon is Staying Broke
It sounds harsh, but here is the cold reality facing the Australian hair and beauty…
Steve @ Insightful SumsMarch 10, 2026
How to Calculate Salon Staff Wages & Super (2026 Guide)
As a salon owner, your focus is usually on the magic happening in the chair,…
Steve @ Insightful SumsMarch 3, 2026
