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By Jenny Backman, Carolina Tan Factory

One of the most important things that I strive to accomplish within my salons is being active. Let me explain what I mean by that. I believe in the old saying, “What isn’t growing …

Remember those “word problems” you used to have to do in math class? Here’s one for you:

Apples are worth $1 each. You can either get 10 apples for free or 100 apples for $10. Which is the better value?…

The American Suntanning Association is excited to announce that they will be hosting the indoor tanning industry’s international trade show and educational conferences beginning this fall in Nashville. Over the past several months, negotiations have been under way for the …

Identifying Skin Type I clients — who cannot UV tan without burning — and giving them alternatives while teaching them sunburn prevention is a cornerstone of professional tanning in North America today. Teaching clients with Skin Type II patience while …

By Lisa Parsons, Devoted Creations

Hey, hi, howdy, hello, bon jour! Depending on what part of North America you are reading this from, I wanted to greet you appropriately! First of all, THANK you for reading my very first blog!…

By Ashley Laabs

Tanning salons, like many small businesses face a unique challenge: managing family members. In a recent Smart Tan poll, 42 percent of salons said that one or more of their employees are family. Overseeing the day-to-day activities …

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 …

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 …