As of the beginning of April, the success rate for local business owners fighting age restrictions at the state level is considerably improved over a year ago. Bills in seven states – Iowa,... Read more
Here is a refresher on common lamp terminology: BP: (Bi-pin) refers to the two metal prongs extending from the ends of the lamp. RDC: (Recessed Double Contact) these lamps have black end-cap... Read more
For more than 30 years, I have had the privilege of working directly with thousands of business owners throughout the United States and Canada. One of the vital tools that I have used to hel... Read more
Salon owners are constantly approached by salespeople wishing to provide them with services or products. The opening line is usually “I can save you money.” What business owner wouldn’t be i... Read more
At this season’s trade shows, I heard from a lot of salon operators that very few of their tanners were wearing eye protection, even the ones who had always worn eye protection. The reason?... Read more
You’ve waited and waited and discussed with friends, fans and employees. You cringe when you look at your website on a smartphone or tablet and cringe even worse when you think of potential... Read more
It’s May! By this time, your lobby should be full of tanners preparing for summer, working on keeping their spring break tans or just putting on shorts for the first time this year and reali... Read more
Life is about a journey of experiences, good and bad. Our memories are made from these experiences and we intuitively find ourselves drawing upon them to reflect, adjust, make decisions and... Read more
I asked two salons on opposite sides of the country about the eye protection policy in their salons. Here is our Q & A. Michelle Norvell, Owner Bare Necessities Tanning Salon Puyallup, W... Read more
How many times has a “not so sharp” job applicant slipped through your ever popular, air-tight, “I go with my gut feeling” interview process and wreaked havoc on your business, poisoned the... Read more
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