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Help us stop the tan tax and the war against women! ASA will post a different message every two weeks for you to copy and paste into an email to your US representative. There will also be a link that …

Uncertainty: It might be the worst feeling in business. With nothing but the dense fog of the unknown before you, your lungs deflate, your heart throbs in your chest, and your mind churns over the possibilities. Do you try something …

By Laura George, The Hot Spot Tanning Salon

How do you select the right new hire when almost every applicant states that they have great customer service skills, are trustworthy, reliable, friendly, and fast learners? You interview them for 10 …

By Ivy Potter, Image Sun Tanning Centers of NW Indiana

Could you be missing an opportunity to add to your bottom line? The thriving health and fitness industry has carved a niche for sunless success. Bodybuilding and Fitness Competitions are …

By Dr. Marc Sorenson, Sunlight Institute

Stay slim with sun exposure? New, never considered research adds a reason to stay active in the sun. The blue-light spectrum of sunlight, a spectrum that can penetrate the skin, can cause subdermal fat …

By Ric Rooney, Sun Spot Atlantis

Respect for our customers is something so ‘Business 101’ that it just goes without saying. However, respect is a two-way street, and when customers no longer respect your business, it needs to be addressed. …

Owning a small business usually means you’re operating on a smaller budget when it comes to your marketing and promotion. Unfortunately, some small business owners experiencing a rough patch or low sales tend to cut marketing and promotion to save …

People who use sunbeds have the highest vitamin D levels of any group in Canada, according to a study by Dr. Gerry Schwalfenberg, an Edmonton physician who has written several papers on vitamin D.

According to Schwalfenberg’s paper, regular sunbed …