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110 | NAILS MAGAZINE | APRIL 2014 Be Your Own Number-One Fan Video Doesn't Lie Struggling with your speed or technique? Nail tech Jesse Bruner, owner of Jesse David Nail Design in Wilmington, Del., suggests videotaping yourself as you work. "Originally I taped myself to get a critique from one of my own mentors," says Bruner. "But as I was editing the tape I noticed how often I repeat steps, and how slowly I work. It was very eye opening." No need to get elaborate equipment; Bruner just used a cell phone. "Have you ever noticed that women tend to downplay their accomplishments, while men routinely highlight their achievements and use them to advance?" asks Vickie Milazzo, author of Wicked Success Is Inside Every Woman. It can be hard for women to toot their own horns. "To a certain extent, we're actually wired to nurture and care for others and to put the good of the whole over our own personal interests. While these impulses aren't inherently bad, it's time for a newsfl ash: if you don't announce your own achievements, you can bet that no one else is going to do it for you. Clearly, we females need to take a page from the male playbook and make sure we're getting the recognition and credit we've earned." With humility, make sure you're keeping your name, your accomplishments, and your skill set in front of everyone. A Q & Without clear expectations, there's no way to hold someone accountable. You must make sure that each employee has a clear understanding of what is expected of them in the job he or she performs. That may mean going into detail that, on the surface, feels like overkill — but isn't. Spell out expectations to the letter. — Julie Miller, co-author of Culture Without Accountability — WTF: What's the Fix? '' '' Q: As a new booth renter, I'd like to know how I should pay myself. I have a separate business account. Do I give myself a salary? A: I got this advice from a stylist who has 10+ years' experience and I am so glad I listened. I put every single penny into my business account, tips included. I write myself a check every two weeks as my "payroll" check. I deposit that check into my personal account and pay all of my personal bills with that. I pay myself just enough to cover personal bills with just a little left over for personal spending money. If I have money left over in the business account at the end of the year, I either leave the money in the account to help with slower times of the year or I buy business-related supplies to ensure I have what I need to service my client base. I pay my booth rent, supplies, and anything else associated with my business out of my business account. I do not deviate from that plan. I pretend that business account is not there, except on pay day. It's important to me not to use my business account for personal purchases. I don't even carry my business credit card or checkbook with me to avoid overspending. Everything is black and white; your accountant will appreciate you so much for making things simple. — Paula Applewhite, Paper Rock Scissors; Salon, Spa and Gallery, Southern Pines, N.C. Bruner n a 0 4 1 4 b u s N F . i n d d 1 1 0 na0414busNF.indd 110 2 / 2 1 / 1 4 3 : 1 7 P M 2/21/14 3:17 PM