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DCBCMM · 09-13-2007, 12:11 AM

Keep in mind that you are technically going to be rehiring these employees. That means that you can offer to pay them whatever you are willing to. If you plan to work at the salon full time, there are only so many left over hours for employees. Money can be tight after an investment like the one you could be making and most people (employees and existing salon clients) are understanding of this.

Whatever you do, try to keep things on the up and up with the employees that have been there for a while and are buddy buddy with many of the clients (...especially if you are going to have to let them go). It sounds like this isn't their only source of income some they should be okay without the extra income. I would offer them a 20%-30% discount on their tanning for a period of time if you do need to let them go. Maybe even give them 1 month unlimited or more. There presence in the salon will show your clients that there are no hard feelings and that you (the new salon owner) are a good guy/gal.

09-13-2007, 12:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
DCBCMM I love Derf!! Join Date: Sep 4 2006 Location: MA Posts: 202 Rep Power: 3	Re: Existing Employees Keep in mind that you are technically going to be rehiring these employees. That means that you can offer to pay them whatever you are willing to. If you plan to work at the salon full time, there are only so many left over hours for employees. Money can be tight after an investment like the one you could be making and most people (employees and existing salon clients) are understanding of this. Whatever you do, try to keep things on the up and up with the employees that have been there for a while and are buddy buddy with many of the clients (...especially if you are going to have to let them go). It sounds like this isn't their only source of income some they should be okay without the extra income. I would offer them a 20%-30% discount on their tanning for a period of time if you do need to let them go. Maybe even give them 1 month unlimited or more. There presence in the salon will show your clients that there are no hard feelings and that you (the new salon owner) are a good guy/gal.