Salon Operator Wendy from Walla Walla, Washington (no offense to those who may fit that moniker but please enjoy the alliteration) writes: “One of my best customers came into the salon recen... Read more

The last few years have been rocky times for the 32.5 million U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They have faced big challenges such as the COV... Read more

1. How did you come by your job in the tanning industry? A good friend introduced me to the business. I started working at PC Tan (now TSU) in shipping/receiving, then became a field service... Read more

Employer branding is the external perception of what it’s like to work at your company. It has always existed in some form, but recently, it has not only become more planful, but it’s also b... Read more

For many in the south, this summer seemingly came to an inglorious end with the headlines of several Georgia counties returning to school … in July. Are you kidding me? Most of the rem... Read more

If you’ve dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, you may think success is a straight road from one success to another until you’ve “made it.” But a recent survey reveals what small business ow... Read more

“They’re here, but they’re not here. My staff isn’t committed, and it’s obvious to me and our customers. We’re in trouble.” “To say that initiative is lacking is an understatement. My staff... Read more

Q. How did you find yourself working in the tanning industry? A close friend worked for Heartland Tanning and was always going on about it being a family business, how much she loved the rel... Read more

Enjoying some web-surfing during the dog days of summer – or “Days of the Dog Star” as the Romans put it – a time of stagnation as Sirius sits near the sun near the end of July marking the h... Read more

What’s your favorite underdog story? Why did you root for them? Whether it is a small company up against a big company or dynasty sports team against the Bad News Bears, you know the stories... Read more