THE YEAR-END PLAYBOOK: Mastering inventory, prices & education
As the holiday flurry takes over, December offers more than just hot drinks and glitter: it’s a strategic time to reset your business and prepare to thrive in the new year. Don’t just make resolutions: make three smart, actionable moves now.
MOVE 1:
Master your inventory & be stock-smart
Utilise end-of-year sales to update your stock. Don’t be tempted to impulse buy; invest in your workhorses. Look back on your inventory and buy what you know you need for the next three to six months.
Action: Audit your staple products and use holiday sales to secure essential items. Buying now will boost your profit margins later.
Your Light Elegance advantage: Never run out of foundational, high-quality products. Stock up on Lexy Line hard gels or JimmyGel – and don’t forget Tack and Super Shiny Top Coats. While you’re at it, grab the newest colour collection to instantly refresh your offering for January. Strategic inventory management means avoiding late-night ‘emergency restock’ panic.
MOVE 2:
Empower your pricing
Raising prices is necessary to maintain profit margins and reflect your rising costs and expertise – so stop apologising for being awesome!
Action: Analyse your increasing costs, such as supplies, education and rent, and inform clients now. Focus your communication on your continued commitment to quality, safety and advanced education.
Your Light Elegance advantage: Premium pricing is justified by premium product choices. Light Elegance products ensure you deliver great chemistry, durability and safety. The brand’s commitment to quality, as well as HEMA-free and TPO-free options, minimises service failures and stress, which saves you time and money. Charge what you’re worth, as the quality of your Light Elegance service demands it.
MOVE 3:
Elevate your expertise: education is your 2026 investment
Stagnation is the enemy of growth. Your most impactful investment for the new year isn’t a new lamp (unless you really do need it); it’s sharpening your skills.
Action: Identify your weakest area and budget for learning. New skills open the door to higher-paying services.
Your Light Elegance advantage: Invest in Light Elegance University (LEU) to master areas like JimmyGel application and Lexy line structure. For ongoing education, make Light Elegance Power Hour sessions a habit. Sign up at www.lightelegance.com for the weekly Zoom link and replays. It’s your opportunity to ask questions and get immediate answers. Alternatively, find your local Light Elegance educator and sign up for in-person classes. You can’t charge top-tier prices if you don’t regularly improve your skills.
By stocking smart, pricing confidently and investing in education, you’re not just surviving the winter – you’re setting the bar. Here’s to a brilliant end to this year and an even more dazzling start to the next!
Elaine Watson
Global education director, Light Elegance
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