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Salon dream turn struggle? I get it. Mine did too.

As a black women entrepreneur of 35+years. I know what it means to have experienced every possible pitfall. Divorce, Cancer, going bankrupt (2x), repo’s, betrayal, sabotage and sooo much more.

As Galatians 6:9 (ESV) says “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we don’t give up! I am a walking breathing testament of what perseverance looks like.

Join the Knowledge By Niki and KBN Signature Systems community. I have workbooks, webinars, seminars, group and one on one coaching programs for every aspect of the salon business and beyond.

Allow me to help you ignite you passion and dreams and turn them into profitable realities!

Welcome to Knowledge by Niki. Site is still under construction.

Have a look around. Please contact me for any info or questions you have.

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Your Business is My Business

Turning Salon Nightmares into Profitable Realities

Live Trainings

Doing Beauty In A Box

The “Suite Life” should be the “Sweet Life.”

SALON SUITES have become the preferred working model for today’s salon professionals. As a “Mini Salon Owner” you have the same opportunities as traditional salons without the overhead.

SO WHY is the turnover rate in salon suites averaging 37%. Salon Suites owners are breaking contracts and walking away.

I want to teach you my 10-point salon suite strategy system that will have your “BEAUTY BIZ IN A BOX” running like a corporation. You don’t want to miss this!

15 Passive Income Streams for Overworked Salon Owners

Everyone wants to work for themselves.

We live in a time where depending on service dollars alone will not allow you to retire well or at all!

In this era of “ Being a Boss” where everyone wants to work for themselves, you will continually struggle with keeping contract and/or commission workers.  

If you’re tired of your service dollars being used just to keep your salon open… then this class is for you!

I’m going to teach you very practical strategies that will create multiple streams of income and allow you to experience life beyond the chair.

Trust Me, You Don’t want to miss this!!

Let's Make Your Business Fundable

If your tired of maxing out all your personal resources…

Believe it or not, most businesses are not denied funding because they don't make enough money.

Most business owners don't understand the proper business set up that makes their businesses fundable!

Let me walk you through the mind of the lender and what they look for.

Following my funding strategies will GUANRANTEE you that APPROVAL!

If your tired of maxing out all your personal resources to grow your business ... THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU!

Retire With Retail!

We live in an information age.

Everything… including how to do just about everything is at our fingertips. So how you keep your service businesses bottom line recession proof?

No longer can you protect your salon and/or spa from the ups and downs of changing consumer spending habits.

YOU MUST MAKE RETAIL 35% or more of your business’s income structure. Whether you want to simply sell to your clients, get in big box stores or sell to professionals domestically and/or internationally... this class is for you!

I will show you the real benefits and numbers on how focusing on retail can drastically increase your cash flow… pay your rent, mortgage, employees, taxes and much more.

Not only can you “RETIRE WITH RETAIL” you will create passive income for the rest of your life!

You don’t want to miss this.

Life Beyond The Chair Membership Coming Soon

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Build Strong Business Credit

Learn how to separate your personal and business finances for optimal growth.

Master Leagal and Financial Sructures

Ensure your business is set up for long-term success.

Creating Systems

Helping you grow and scale your business for over 35 years.

Unlock Funding Opportunities

Make your business fundable and access the capital you need to expand.
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Are you ready to transform your salon into a profitable empire?

Join us and discover the difference between being self-employed and becoming a true entrepreneur. It's time to stop struggling and start thriving! Take the first step towards realizing your salon dreams.