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Most owners of independent tanning businesses seem to pride themselves on customer service. But what does that really mean? If you think it’s all about being nice and knowledgeable, your salon is missing some of the components that will make …

While some knowledge is universal, each and every tanning salon has its own unique employees, policies, strengths, weaknesses, challenges and issues. Even salons within the same chain or franchise may have slightly different needs. And of course, as we all …

The American Suntanning Association has created a simple, yet powerful initiative that will get thousands of messages to all of our representatives so our voices will be heard. This program is simple, takes a few minutes a month, and we …

American Suntanning Association, May 1, 2018 –– Over the past six months, the American Suntanning Association (ASA) has held lengthy discussions with tanning industry vendors and industry leaders to evaluate the pros and cons of hosting a national convention …

Workers exposed to sunlight through windows on the job got more sleep and reported higher quality of life than those without natural light access at work, in a study published in an online supplement to the journal Sleep.

As …

Your salon contains many appliances and devices that use water for their operation. And if left unchecked, each has the potential to cause thousands of dollars in damage and shut down your business entirely.

Universal Insurance has developed a check …

If you find yourself hearing about a new social media platform and then rushing to your computer to set up an account for your small business, you are not alone. Most small business owners feel compelled to stay current and …

By Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender, professional speakers, retail strategists, authors and consultants

Social media marketing is definitely social – it’s all about the interaction you have with fans and followers. If you want to be ahead of the competition …