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Keep Some Money Coming in While Your Salon is Closed
Note: This may not be applicable in some state. Please check your local regulations.
While tanning businesses in the majority of states are currently closed by government mandate because of COVID-19, some are still doing more than planning and waiting …
Sunlight for Public Health: Common sense prevails!
By Dr. Marc Sorenson
An excellent paper by Dr. Hoel and Dr. de Gruijl is titled “Sun Exposure Public Health Directives.” It decries the vilification of sunlight and suggests people return to its healthful rays.
So is dermatology awakening to …
Treasury Announces Updated Information – Paycheck Protection Program Assistance For Small Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small …
How to File for a U.S. Small Business Administration Emergency Loan
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 …
Our Environment and Spray Tanning
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 …
On Your Side: A Talk With The U.S. Small Business Administration Hosted By The ASA
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 …
Please Contact Us If You Need Proof of Certification
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. …
How to Manage Someone You Don’t Like
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 …
