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Beauty Is Our Business

Author : W.H.J. Feijen

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 488 pages

File Size : 50,31 MB

Release : 1990-04-23

Category : Computers

ISBN : 9780387972992

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More than anything else, this book is a tribute to Edsger W. Dijkstra, on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday, by just a few of those fortunate enough to be influenced by him and his work and to be called his friend or relation, his master, colleague, or pupil. This book contains fifty-four technical contributions in different areas of endeavor, although many of them deal with an area of particular concern to Dijkstra: programming. Each contribution is relatively short and could be digested in one sitting. Together, they form a nice cross section of the discipline of programming at the beginning of the nineties. While many know of Dijkstra's technical contributions, they may not be aware of his ultimate goal, the mastery of complexity in mathematics and computing science. He has forcefully argued that beauty and elegance are essential to this mastery. The title of this book, chosen to reflect his ultimate goal, comes from a sentence in an article of his on some beautiful arguments using mathematical induction: "... when we recognize the battle against chaos, mess, and unmastered complexity as one of computing sci- ence's major callings, we must admit that 'Beauty Is Our Business'."



Beauty Is Our Business

Author : W.H.J. Feijen

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 474 pages

File Size : 47,53 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1461244765

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Book Description

More than anything else, this book is a tribute to Edsger W. Dijkstra, on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday, by just a few of those fortunate enough to be influenced by him and his work and to be called his friend or relation, his master, colleague, or pupil. This book contains fifty-four technical contributions in different areas of endeavor, although many of them deal with an area of particular concern to Dijkstra: programming. Each contribution is relatively short and could be digested in one sitting. Together, they form a nice cross section of the discipline of programming at the beginning of the nineties. While many know of Dijkstra's technical contributions, they may not be aware of his ultimate goal, the mastery of complexity in mathematics and computing science. He has forcefully argued that beauty and elegance are essential to this mastery. The title of this book, chosen to reflect his ultimate goal, comes from a sentence in an article of his on some beautiful arguments using mathematical induction: "... when we recognize the battle against chaos, mess, and unmastered complexity as one of computing sci- ence's major callings, we must admit that 'Beauty Is Our Business'."



From Beauty to Business

Author : Kiyah Wright

Publisher : BenBella Books

Page : 297 pages

File Size : 35,74 MB

Release : 2022-05-24

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1637740921

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You know you have the talent to make it in the beauty industry, but figuring out where to begin can feel like a mystery—and cosmetology schools often don’t prepare students for the business end of these jobs . . . which can make or break your career. Consider this book your crash course on how current and aspiring beauty professionals can profit from their passions to create wealth beyond their wildest dreams. Entrepreneur and celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright knows exactly what it takes to amass wealth in the hair and beauty industry. From the time she was just 14 years old and doing hair in her grandmother's basement for $20 a pop, Kiyah had found her calling. By 17, she had 200 clients and netted over $60K a year. Now, 25 years later, she's at the top of her game with A-List Hollywood clientele, two Emmy Awards, two Hollywood Beauty Awards, a thriving business, and a million-dollar brand. In From Beauty to Business, Wright breaks down her seven proven success principles that helped her achieve her goals: Developing a success mindset Understanding the business of the beauty business Finding your niche Diversifying with multiple streams of income Growing your platform to grow your profits Preparing for the unexpected Planning for your future She also lays out crucial success strategies not taught in hair or beauty schools about entrepreneurship, finance, branding, marketing, product distribution, how to harness the power of social media, and how to build wealth. Whether you’re working from your house or a salon, From Beauty to Business will set you up for success with practical tools for thriving in the beauty business on your own terms. This first-of-its-kind sourcebook features Kiyah’s favorite success affirmations, industry-themed business templates, worksheets, and the foolproof strategies Kiyah used to attract and retain superstar clients like Tyra Banks, Jennifer Hudson, Ciara, Iman, Taraji P. Henson, and Gabrielle Union. Whether you’re looking for tips in your career as a hairstylist, makeup artist, esthetician, or other beauty professional, From Beauty to Business is the ultimate resource guide that will set you on a straight path to success.



30 Days to Beauty Business Success

Author : Liz McKeon

Publisher :

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 32,22 MB

Release : 2015-03-30

Category :

ISBN : 9781508859444

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You're a busy salon owner and you want practical, effective answers to everyday business problems - fast! '30 Days to Beauty Business Success' provides instant solutions to the key questions every manager ask themselves in these 5 categories: Customer Service, Money, Sales & Client Aquisition, People and Your Own Work/Life Balance.



Beauty and Business

Author : Philip Scranton

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 27,39 MB

Release : 2014-03-05

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1136692576

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Beauty seems simple; we know it when we see it. But of course our ideas about what is attractive are influenced by a broad range of social and economic factors, and in Beauty and Business leading historians set out to provide this important cultural context. How have retailers shaped popular consciousness about beauty? And how, in turn, have cultural assumptions influenced the commodification of beauty? The contributors here look to particular examples in order to address these questions, turning their attention to topics ranging from the social role of the African American hair salon, and the sexual dynamics of bathing suits and shirtcollars, to the deeper meanings of corsets and what the Avon lady tells us about changing American values. As a whole, these essays force us to reckon with the ways that beauty has been made, bought, and sold in modern America.



Beauty and the Business

Author : Gregory A Buford

Publisher : Morgan James Publishing

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 31,25 MB

Release : 2010-01-30

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1600377149

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Book Description

Provides information on developing a successful aesthetic medicine practice, covering such topics as branding, defining a market, promotion, marketing, image and reputation, and chossing staff.



The Business of Beauty

Author : Carrie Herzner

Publisher :

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 34,96 MB

Release : 2014-10-31

Category : Beauty operators

ISBN : 9780990892502

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Considering a career in the salon industry? Are you a recent cosmetology school graduate or stylist new to the business? Being a hairstylist is so much more than "doing hair." It's about uniting inner beauty with outward appearances... it's about effectively communicating with and finding a connection to every client that sits in your chair. Mastering the art of communication and possessing professional business skills are just as important as mastering the perfect haircut. This book will tell you how that's done. The Business of Beauty is a how-to guide for anyone involved in the salon industry. Whether you're imagining your days behind the chair or are currently working in a salon and wondering how to best build your business, the Business of Beauty addresses such questions as:What do clients look for in a stylist and salon? How do I choose the right salon for me?How do I build a clientele? Should I sign a non-compete agreement?How do I know when to raise my prices or switch salons? How do I use social media to build my client base?What should I do when I make a mistake?Full of client testimonials, advice and tips from salon owners and successful veterans of the industry, The Business of Beauty is your go-to manual on how to create success and happiness in the salon industry. In an industry that survives on fulfilling the needs of others, the Business of Beauty teaches you how to take care of your clients and just as importantly--how to take care of yourself.



Beauty Imagined

Author : Geoffrey Jones

Publisher : OUP Oxford

Page : 432 pages

File Size : 44,10 MB

Release : 2010-02-25

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0191609617

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The global beauty business permeates our lives, influencing how we perceive ourselves and what it is to be beautiful. The brands and firms which have shaped this industry, such as Avon, Coty, Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, and Shiseido, have imagined beauty for us. This book provides the first authoritative history of the global beauty industry from its emergence in the nineteenth century to the present day, exploring how today's global giants grew. It shows how successive generations of entrepreneurs built brands which shaped perceptions of beauty, and the business organizations needed to market them. They democratized access to beauty products, once the privilege of elites, but they also defined the gender and ethnic borders of beauty, and its association with a handful of cities, notably Paris and later New York. The result was a homogenization of beauty ideals throughout the world. Today globalization is changing the beauty industry again; its impact can be seen in a range of competing strategies. Global brands have swept into China, Russia, and India, but at the same time, these brands are having to respond to a far greater diversity of cultures and lifestyles as new markets are opened up worldwide. In the twenty first century, beauty is again being re-imagined anew.



All the Beauty in the World

Author : Patrick Bringley

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 37,94 MB

Release : 2023-02-14

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1982163321

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A best book of the year from New York Public Library, NPR, the Financial Times, Book Riot, and the Sunday Times (London). A fascinating, revelatory portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its treasures by a former New Yorker staffer who spent a decade as a museum guard. Millions of people climb the grand marble staircase to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art every year. But only a select few have unrestricted access to every nook and cranny. They’re the guards who roam unobtrusively in dark blue suits, keeping a watchful eye on the two million square foot treasure house. Caught up in his glamorous fledgling career at The New Yorker, Patrick Bringley never thought he’d be one of them. Then his older brother was diagnosed with fatal cancer and he found himself needing to escape the mundane clamor of daily life. So he quit The New Yorker and sought solace in the most beautiful place he knew. To his surprise and the reader’s delight, this temporary refuge becomes Bringley’s home away from home for a decade. We follow him as he guards delicate treasures from Egypt to Rome, strolls the labyrinths beneath the galleries, wears out nine pairs of company shoes, and marvels at the beautiful works in his care. Bringley enters the museum as a ghost, silent and almost invisible, but soon finds his voice and his tribe: the artworks and their creators and the lively subculture of museum guards—a gorgeous mosaic of artists, musicians, blue-collar stalwarts, immigrants, cutups, and dreamers. As his bonds with his colleagues and the art grow, he comes to understand how fortunate he is to be walled off in this little world, and how much it resembles the best aspects of the larger world to which he gradually, gratefully returns. In the tradition of classic workplace memoirs like Lab Girl and Working Stiff, All The Beauty in the World is a surprising, inspiring portrait of a great museum, its hidden treasures, and the people who make it tick, by one of its most intimate observers.



Salon Ownership and Management

Author : Tina Alberino

Publisher :

Page : 568 pages

File Size : 24,67 MB

Release : 2018-11

Category :

ISBN : 9780990910091

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Book Description

Avoid the mistakes that doom so many salon owners to failure. Set your business up for success by following a strategic planning system that guides you from concept to opening day while giving you a thorough education in all aspects of the business of beauty.