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In a SmartTan.com poll, nearly two-thirds of indoor tanning business said they do not have a customer loyalty or rewards program.

They may be something that takes a back seat to more pressing matters for many salon owners, but it’s …

The cardiovascular impact of sunlight — reducing blood pressure by triggering the release of nitric oxide from the skin — outweighs any potential risk factors of exposure, researcher Dr. Richard Weller writes in a new paper published in the journal …

By Grant Miller, Salon Consultant

Over 111 million people watched the Super Bowl in 2014, making it the most watched television program in history. With that much viewership, FOX was charging $4 million for a 30-second spot. A normal, rational …

By Sam Obitz

Poor leadership can kill an individual’s drive and turn otherwise thriving productive people into malcontents.

I have been associated with people who lost the love of their sport or job simply because of a change in coach …

This may be the first time you’ve ever been okay with the notion of being compared to a whale.

A study reported by USA Today found that whales, like humans, tan in order to protect themselves from sunburn.

Because of …

Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Lewis Henry had a passion for marketing and business. Always a dedicated tanner, he had an interest and knowledge of the indoor tanning industry. Lewis combined his two passions …

By Megan Knoll, Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University

When it comes to training your employees, is it really best to just have them learn as they go? Statistics and commentary on the subject show that many employees …

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that a new trend in athletic organizations including the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburg Steelers embraces an advantage that is as old as the sun: Vitamin D.

“With millions of dollars at stake, elite …