Montgomery Launches Summer Mentorship Program for Local Teens
A new summer mentorship initiative in Montgomery pairs teenagers with local professionals and college students for career exposure and life-skills workshops.
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A Long Wait and Unexplained Delays at S Nails Spa Alabaster
A client and her mother booked pedicures together, waited a long time for service, and left without the full experience they expected. A look at honest wait times, handling group bookings, and setting a welcoming tone.
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Plowline Analytics, founded by an Auburn University graduate, has grown from a class project into a software company serving row-crop farmers across the region.
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Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
ReadShayla Nails & Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
ReadHoover Massage Therapists Report Growing Demand for Recovery-Focused Sessions
Massage practices in Hoover say more clients are booking sessions aimed at athletic recovery and chronic tension rather than general relaxation.
ReadVenus Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
ReadAuburn University Launches New Scholarship Fund for Rural Alabama Students
A new scholarship initiative at Auburn University aims to help students from rural Alabama counties afford tuition, housing, and travel costs.
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US Beauty Award 2026: Redefining Beauty Industry Standards With Real-Time Transaction Data Measurement
The US Beauty Award 2026 introduces an Automated Verification Process that uses real-time transaction data to set a transparent benchmark for luxury salons.
ReadDothan Weighs Transit Route Expansion to Reach More Neighborhoods
City officials in Dothan are studying an expansion of the local bus system to better connect underserved neighborhoods with jobs, healthcare, and shopping.
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Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Kathy's Nails & Spa
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
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Deep Nail Prep, Finger Soreness, and a Cleaning Concern at P N Nails
A longtime client says a fill-in by a different technician left her middle finger sore and swollen, and that she questions how equipment is cleaned. A look at gentle technique, consistency across the team, and visible sanitation.
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