So that’s it. Unbelievably, summer is over for another year. Whilst it was hardly a sizzler – to which I can only say “thank goodness” after the scorcher that was the summer of 2018 – it got... Read more
Ever had a guest walk into the salon and proclaim their undying love for a specific fragrance? And when it wafts your way, their “signature scent” makes you throw up in your mouth a little?... Read more
By this time, I’m sure you are in the full swing of fall prep! The weather is cooler, the pumpkin spice is flowing, and you and your salon guests are gearing up for the upcoming holidays. Th... Read more
Many salon operators weighed in recently in the Tanning Salon Owners Forum, a tanning salon (closed) Facebook group. What did they weigh in on? Over 60 salon owners hotly discussed how their... Read more
Most tanning systems are equipped with glow-bottle lamp starters – when you turn the bed on, the lamps flicker a couple of times and then, light fully. Starters are fairly inexpensive and ne... Read more
Mañana. Even if you don’t speak Spanish, you’ve probably heard this word before. Mañana means tomorrow. Question: “When will you do what you need to do?” Answer: “Mañana.” That... Read more
Your lobby is the forefront of your business. The way you receive guests in your salon and the experience you provide while they wait for their service is imperative to keeping them coming b... Read more
Do you accept credit cards? Do you offer EFT memberships? Does your staff handle your customers’ critical financial and personal information? Identity theft has expanded to involve more than... Read more
Most salon managers or owners struggle with time management. It doesn’t matter how many hours there are in a day, we somehow never seem to have enough. Although your business card may say “O... Read more
“A man who conquers himself is greater than he who conquers a thousand men in battle.” Buddha Discipline: control gained by enforcing obedience or order; orderly or prescribed conduct or pat... Read more
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