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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small …

By Crystal Rooney, Sun Spot Atlantis

How can a spray technician in Florida using the same spray tan solution as a Colorado spray technician get a different outcome? The answer is simple – environmental conditions.

Perhaps you live in an …

The ASA organized a webinar presented by the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Thursday. The presentation, attended by more than 300 salon owners, discussed how the current SBA disaster assistance programs can help salon owners. The presentation also discussed the …

Due to COVID-19, our staff is working from remote locations, and we will not be mailing certificates at this time. If you need proof of certification right away, please contact us at MicheleH@smarttan.com, and we will provide proof via email. …

By Ashley Laabs

One of the most difficult aspects of managing a team is to practice a high level of professionalism. Often, this means putting objectivity ahead of your own personal preferences. This task is rarely more challenging than when …

Former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Tom Frieden recommends increasing vitamin D levels as a precaution against COVID-19 in an article published yesterday by Fox News.

“As we race to develop effective treatments and a …

You undoubtedly offer your clients a multitude of ways to purchase their UV tans. But, how many different ways can they buy spray tans?

Sunless tanning is quickly becoming equally as important to tanning businesses as UV, but the purchasing …

By Ashley Laabs

Social media isn’t easy, but it is worthwhile if your business take the time to create fan-friendly social content. The sad fact is, many small businesses are too focused on using old-media tactics that just don’t work …