Dear Readers, Many in the indoor tanning community may already know me – but to formally introduce myself, I am Onyi Odunukwe, CEO and Founder of Glo Tanning. Our salon franchise has grown to 100 locations and we are thrilled to have acquired IST Magazine, recognizing it as a significant step toward advancing holistic skincare […] Read more
After two decades in sales and marketing, Manuela Eldridge decided it was time for a change. Skincare, beauty and wellness had always been her passion. “I am in my element when I can make people look and feel good,” she states. “In November 2017, my husband Kurt and I opened our business with five tanning […] Read more
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 recently and wanted to get her tan back as quickly as possible. She had clearly tanned indoors or outdoors for quite awhile, but wanted […] Read more
Being present in today’s world is more difficult than it has ever been before. Everyone is constantly bombarded by emails, text messages, social media, news, advertisements and all the other distractions of the modern world. A lack of presence, especially in leadership, can often lead to poor communication, a lack of rapport with those around […] Read more
Although the economic climate makes starting a company more uncertain than ever, most business owners are happy. I don’t say that just because I enjoy being an entrepreneur, myself. The sentiment is reflected in a recent survey of over 1,200 owners. I will share my thoughts as to why.… Recently, The Guardian reported the results […] Read more
When it comes to entrepreneurship, managing multiple income streams is a game-changer. It is how the most successful people you can think of achieve financial freedom. Still, I see young entrepreneurs making big mistakes when they add another line of revenue. So you can avoid them, the following are the most common. Dos and Don’ts […] Read more
1. How would your friends describe you? I think they would say I’m spontaneous! I am always in for a fun trip and trying anything exciting – I love to live life to the fullest. 2. What is your ultimate comfort food? This one is easy – it’s definitely pizza! I grew up in New […] Read more
Powhatan, VA – Devoted Creations, a leading manufacturer of skincare-based sun care products, was proud to support the 6th Annual Barks, Bourbon & Bronze Charity Fundraiser hosted on July 18 by Island Glow Tanning & Beauty Spa. Along with other exciting activities, this highly anticipated event featured a golf tournament for the first time, held […] Read more
Some things in life are inevitably predictable; others, not so much. Depending upon circumstance, many of us will live a significant proportion of our lives in a rather predictable manner. It is, therefore, perhaps somewhat of a paradox that we actually do enjoy experiencing a level of unpredictability, whether we openly admit to it or […] Read more
As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, it’s time to encourage your salon guests to embrace the beauty of the fall season! As autumn approaches, it’s the perfect opportunity to spice up your tanning salon’s marketing efforts. With students back in school and people returning to their routines, fall is a […] Read more
In much of the country, it’s time for cooler weather and the beauty of fall – and tanning salons have a prime opportunity to capitalize on opportunities presented by the upcoming holiday season. Fall is the perfect time to start preparing for the sales surge of Black Friday, Halloween and Christmas promotions you can run […] Read more
Nobody likes to pay for insurance. We don’t even like to talk about it. But no responsible homeowner, auto owner or business owner would ever operate without it. As much as we hate paying insurance premiums, we know what can happen to our property and our businesses if we don’t protect them from unexpected disasters. […] Read more
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