What to do on a slow day at the shop?

All barbers have slow days; some are slower than others. A slow day for you may be 10 heads; another barber may categorize a slow day as 3 heads. Either way, the question is what do you do on those days? Here are some suggestions:

1. Organize your client list in your phone, computer, or notebook.... make sure you have your clients names, cell&home numbers, & email.

2.Update your Myspace, Facebook, and/or Twitter page. If you are a barber and you dont have at least 2 of these promotional tools, what are you waiting for?

3. Adjust your blades-keep those blades sharp

4. Clean your blades-Use blade wash

5. Organize & clean your station-make it presentable, customers look at that, besides... mom taught you better than that.

6.Pass out some flyers and business cards-Slow days are perfect for this.

7. Call/text/email your clients-Let them know your schedule is wide open.

8.Buy some supplies- You can always use some neck strips or disinfectant.... razors, blades,combs, etc., etc.

9. Wash your towels,capes, and jackets-When was the last time you washed your cape???

10. Get a haircut- You never have time to get a real, unrushed cut.... Aren't you tired of cutting your own hair??

Now.... here are 1o things you don't want to do on a slow day....

1.Go over your boys house; the one who hasnt had a job in 3 years, and get blunted.

2.Go over your boys house and play Madden.(You are not coming back to the shop no time soon.)

3.Go over your baby mommas house and see what she has to eat. (You already know what's going to happen. Nothing nice.....

4.Go to the strip club

5.Got to the gym-(I'm glad your healthy, but you'll be too tired to do anything else if you are really working out)

6. Go to the multiplex and watch 3 movies.... a lot of fun but your day is done...

7. Go to the mall... Save your money...

8. Go to Applebees, TGIF, Hooters or any other spot and have lunch/drinks/appetizers.... Save that for after a good day... Once again, save money on a slow day.

9.Go to the studio and spit some lyrics.... give it up, your 35 years old

10. Start fixing your car... you need the whole month to fix that hooptie!!

Mr. Taper (Barbers Only Magazine)