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As I often say, we are in the \u2018people business.\u2019 This means that our primary product is the people who sit in our chairs and the services we offer to make our clients happy.\xa0 But from the salon owners' perspective, we are also in the \u2018people business\u2019 in that because our teams are also our product and our most important asset. The Human Resource (HR) regulation around employees varies from country to country but no matter where you are listening to this podcast there are almost definitely more complexities around managing your team today than there were 5 years ago.\xa0 And managing those complexities takes time, and time is money.\xa0 My guest on today's podcast is Ian Egerton, hairdresser, salon owner, and the founder of Loop HR Salon Software. Ian\u2019s software solution makes the HR component not just much easier to manage, but also extremely professional.\xa0 In today\u2019s podcast we will discuss: The role of \u2018HR\u2019 in a successful salon The benefits of getting more organised, systemised, and automated when it comes to HR\u2026\xa0 And lots more! In this Episode: [02:39] An overview of Ian\u2019s journey from \u201cSaturday boy\u201d in his local salon to the founder of Loop HR. [08:55] Ian\u2019s approach to business development. [11:48] Origins of the name Loop HR.\xa0 [14:25] Experiences that motivated Ian to found Loop HR. [16:24] An explanation of how Loop HR works.\xa0 [24:01] The 4 pillars of business, and where Loop HR fits in amongst them. [24:52] Elements that make Loop HR unique. [25:30] Examples of Loop HR in action. [30:56] How to use Loop HR.\xa0 [32:33] The benefits that Loop HR provides to salon employees. [37:52] Ian explains how salon owners can integrate Loop HR into their systems (and the assistance that he offers). [41:15] The 3 subscription-based packages offered by Loop HR. [43:10] Ian\u2019s greatest joy.\xa0\xa0 Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!\xa0 They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.\xa0 I also love to hear what\u2019s been helpful and what you love about the podcast!\xa0Just\xa0click here to review,\xa0scroll to the bottom, tap \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d tap to rate with 5 stars and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! Special thanks to Ian for sharing his insights with me for this week\u2019s episode. Until next time! Antony Links and Resources: Grow My Salon Business\xa0 Website\xa0|\xa0Facebook\xa0|\xa0Instagram Loop HR Website