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The same rule applies to people, places or food: You just can't undo the first impression.

Chances are, you spend a lot of time training your staff and put effort into great plate presentations and interior design, but have you made an effort to make a great first impression.

If you own a beauty salon, then you are able to draw a salary that ranges from $30,000 to $80,000 per year. Your geographic location and the number of customers you have will greatly impact where you fall in that range. However, day spa owners fall into a pay range of $35,000 to $120,000 per year with smaller day spa owners making anywhere from $80,000 to $100,000 per year.

In 2013, Americans drank 7.6 billion dollars’ worth of beer and approximately 30 percent of that beer was sold by convenience stores. Moreover, approximately 93 percent of convenience store beer is sold cold.

If you want your liquor store to compete in this booming industry, consider going one step further than a refrigerated case. Create an enhanced shopping experience for beer enthusiasts and increase liquor store sales by installing a beer cave.

Any supermarket can sell cakes, but it takes a certain type of bakery to create an unforgettable masterpiece for a birthday, wedding, anniversary or other special occasion. As evidenced by the popularity of television shows such as Ace of Cakes, Cake Boss, and Extreme Cakes, consumers are definitely interested in this sweet art form. Still,not every bakery can create a stunning and delicious cake.

Read on to learn how to expand your bakery into a high-end cake shop.

Did you know that pedicures account for the greatest percentage of salon revenues - a whopping 29 percent to be exact - compared to all other salon services? As of 2012, the nail business was a $7.47 billion industry, with pedicures being the most popular service. If your hair salon isn't offering pedicure services, you are missing out on proven way to increase your salon’s revenue. But it's not just a matter of hiring a pedicurist; here's what you need to know if you are adding pedicures to your salon’s service list.