This article is number 2 in a series of profiles of the Cobb Chamber’s 2016 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year. Check back with Chamber Ink everyday in May for a new profile on a different Top 25 Business. We will wrap up the series on June 6 with the announcement of the 2016 Small Business of the Year.
Overview
Bob Steele Salon is a brand focused on enhancing one’s inner beauty through the craft of hairdressing. Their main goal is for each person that visits them to feel more confident as they continue their day-to-day activities. This upscale, luxury salon prides itself on providing a warm and friendly environment where a diverse mix of guests, team members and products meet to experience enriching time together. They’re so much more than just hairdressers; they are energy boosters and life enhancers!
Bob Steele is committed to remaining ahead of the curve in terms of hair trends, techniques and treatments. With their ongoing product research and testing, along with continuing education for their stylists and management team, it’s no surprise that they have had a successful business for 37 years! Whenever one goes to a Bob Steele Salon they leave feeling like the most fabulous version of themselves.
Secret to Success
Bob Steele isn’t just wonderful to their clients, one of the keys to their success is how great they are to their employees. They offer them all the tools and training they need to succeed as well as amazing benefits. It’s easy to make their clients feel great when their associates love what they do so much.
Community Involvement
In 2015, the salon partnered with CHRIS Kids by placing a full page ad in Modern Luxury’s DateBook as a save the date for their annual gala. The company then hosted a “Bob Steele Salon Lounge” that offered guest complimentary products as a thank you for attending the event. The salon also sponsored four families by providing them with Christmas gifts and meals to celebrate!
Congratulations to Bob Steele Salon and all of their employees on their many accomplishments!
Business Profile
Owner: Amanda Hair, CEO/Owner
Industry: Beauty Salon
Year Established: 1979
Location: Smyrna
Number of Employees: Full-time: 83, Part-time: 37
Percentage of Growth in 2015: 9.6%
Did You Know?: Bob Steel’s turnover rate is very low compared to other salons with 52% of stylists having been with the company for more than 5 years.
Website: www.bobsteele.com
Social Media
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bobsteelesalon
Twitter: bobsteelesalon
Instagram: bobsteelesalon
YouTube: bobsteelesalon
