It seems as though good employees are becoming increasingly harder to find, for several reasons. When we do find someone great, it is imperative to keep them happy and most importantly, moti... Read more
We have all heard the old saying, “it takes a village” – but, how does that relate to your tanning business? Small business owners tend to take on a lot, and one of the biggest downfalls of... Read more
What do Charles Barkley, Dan Marino and Ken Griffey, Jr. have in common? If you answered they were all sports stars and household names, you are correct – if you said they were among the mos... Read more
It’s no secret: tanning products can be confusing. Labels have wording like “50X Bronzer,” “XXX Bronzer,” “Streak-free Bronzer,” “Accelerator,” “Maximizer,” “Optimizer,” “Tingle,” “Heat” and... Read more
Thanks to Hallmark (I think), February is the month of love! This is the time of year for red and pink heart-shaped candy boxes, floral arrangement options and booming restaurant reservation... Read more
If you have attended any type of marketing class or sales presentation, you have undoubtedly heard of “The 4 Ps.” If you are unfamiliar with them, they stand for: Product, Price, Place and P... Read more
Winter is a very exciting time of year in our industry! We are gearing up for the Busy Season, new products have launched and THIS year, trade events are happening again. As a lotion manufac... Read more
Yes, I said Holiday Season! I know it seems crazy to think about the holidays when it feels like summer just ended, but the best way to ensure your holiday season is a profitable one is to p... Read more
I used to spend about 200 days a year on the road training the teams at our salon and distributing partners. Through the years, our methods have relied heavily on feedback from salon owners... 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
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