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Special Report
Selecting Salon Staff
When looking for a new employee, it is essential for salon owners and managers to accurately assess not only the applicants' skills, but also how well they'll fit in with the rest of the team.

Equipment
Taking Care of Tubs
Even bathing tubs that are marketed as being virtually maintenance free will require preventative measures such as cleaning and sealant repairs.

Profile: MetroVac
The Legacy Lives On
Three generations of Stern family ownership have led the Metropolitan Vaccum Cleaner Company from humble beginnings to revered American manufacturing icon.

Marketing
Selling With Storytelling
Communicating with clients about your salon "family" and their pets' experience at your establishment will go a long way in cultivating a loyal customer base.

Grooming Table
Grooming the Shih Tzu
Although this popular breed's show groom comprises floor-length hair and topknot, most pet owners will prefer a more practical "puppy cut."

Show Review: Atlanta Pet Fair

Show Review: Intergroom