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Compliance

The 2026 NACCAS Annual Report: what changed and how to prepare

A line-by-line breakdown of the updated NACCAS Annual Performance Report, including the new placement verification standards and how Prestige's reports map to each row.

Jan 14, 2026 9 min readBy Robert Hodge
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Automation

Five Sparks every cosmetology school should turn on this week

From SAP warnings to attendance follow-ups, these automations save 6+ hours weekly.

Jan 9, 2026·6 min
Operations

Why your front desk is your biggest data leak (and how to fix it)

The paper sign-in sheet is costing you compliance, revenue, and student trust.

Jan 4, 2026·5 min
Finance

R2T4 made simple: a worked example

Walk through a real Return to Title IV calculation with all the edge cases.

Dec 28, 2025·11 min
Product

Shimzy AI: now drafts admissions follow-ups for you

Our AI assistant just got a major upgrade to handle nurture sequences automatically.

Dec 19, 2025·4 min
Compliance

State board audits: a survival checklist

The 12-item checklist we wish someone had given us before our first state visit.

Dec 11, 2025·8 min
Operations

How to run a clinic that students actually love working in

Scheduling, supervision, and clean handoffs — the operational backbone of a great clinic.

Dec 3, 2025·7 min

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