I can recall many occasions when our industry has been compared to the Wild West, with good, bad, and some ugly. But with the passage of time and the ever-increasing professionalism of the i... Read more
So here we are approaching the end of another year – wow! At this time each year, it never ceases to amaze me just how quickly the previous twelve months have passed by. And as I take... Read more
For almost ten years now, legislation of the indoor tanning market has been an ongoing scenario in the UK. What I find interesting is that England has a strong commitment to self-regulation,... Read more
Social media has rapidly become an important part of business if not personal lives. Just a few years ago, Facebook was the online playground of the under-25s and success for Twitter was jus... Read more
As I turn my mind to preparing for my summer vacation, it occurs to me that I will soon be sharing pool-side loungers with sun-worshippers from around Europe and quite possibly further afiel... Read more
After more than 30 years in the indoor tanning industry, I still find it incredibly refreshing to encounter new experiences and new ideas. I am extremely proud to be part of a company that r... Read more
A recent press release generated by anti-tanning bed protagonists, Cancer Research UK (CRUK), has caused yet another ripple of resentment amongst the UK’s indoor tanning community. In what I... Read more
As I write, a palpable excitement is circulating the office, emanating from the many decisions and preparations taking place for our attendance at an upcoming and brand-new trade event. In t... Read more
I have an extreme aversion to people who position themselves as experts on a topic when in reality, they know very little indeed. Easy to spot, these individuals, or indeed organisations, wh... Read more
Here we go – it’s that time of year again! With almost pinpoint accuracy, we can predict the moment when the anti-tanning lobby unleashes its annual assault on tanning beds. The usual media... Read more
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