Halloween Happiness at Shear Madness! There's a lot going on at your local Shear Madness through-out the month of October, so don't miss out! At participating locations, we're planning Halloween Parades and Parties, as well as awesome  Halloween Updos and Halloween Nails painted on Halloween weekend, Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday Oct. 31st! Stop by (we'd love to see you!) or call your local Shear Madness to find out more about the Halloween fun events planned. Click here for a list of locations and contact info.

Running your own small business can be a difficult, yet extremely rewarding time in your life. Not only does it take being able to understand market demands, but it also means having a small business plan (a process and product in place) that will support the business, as well as provide an income for the owner. While many potential small business owners may have a great idea for a business, business growth and long-term success requires being able to be focused, disciplined and at times - an out-of-the-box thinker! Below are some of the essentials that can help your small business build success.

Each year, kids are reported to influence around $1 trillion in family spending! And with everything from toys, clothing, jewelry, personal care products (toothpaste, shampoo, cosmetics, etc), to eating establishments, personal care franchises (haircuts, nail salons, and more), it's easy to see why! Kids have an interest in what's new, having fun, and looking and feeling great! So if you're looking for a few ideas on marketing to kids and how to let people know about the kinds of products and services your business offers, consider checking out the following cool and creative marketing ideas!

Back to School Haircuts! Look your best for school pictures this month by stopping by Shear Madness for a refresher! We have great stylists who can help you achieve that cool hair style you're looking for. And don't forget, we also have a TON of cool hairbows to match any outfit, hair products, great items for party gifts and much more. So make an appointment today to get ready to look and feel your best!

Like any relationship, the relationship between franchisees and franchisors depends a lot on trust and goodwill. Following are some of the key areas that Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids has focused on in building trust and nourishing success for our valued franchisees!