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Tan Tax a ‘War on Women’: Op-Ed
The federal excise tax on indoor tanning has needlessly devastated the predominantly female-owned tanning industry, tax policy expert Ryan Ellis wrote in an op-ed article for the The Washington Times last week, calling it Obamacare’s own “war on women.”
“In …
The Small Business Marketing Advantage: Relationships
Owner-operated businesses may not have marketing budgets of bigger brands, but that certainly doesn’t mean they can’t compete, the Inc.com article “Why Small Businesses Have a Natural Marketing Advantage” explains.
“You are naturally, unbelievably close to your customers,” Gail Goodman, …
Half of Salons Plan to Add New Equipment for 2015: Poll
Just less than 50 percent of salons said they plan to purchase new equipment in preparation for the 2015 busy season in a recent SmartTan.com poll.
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, with salon chains featuring the latest UV and sunless …
The Power of a Story
Since our earliest ancestors began painting on walls, it has been clear that storytelling is one of humankind’s unique gifts. The stories we write, sing, dance, depict and tell connect us. Through shared challenges, triumphs and values, we impart an …
Mechanism Discovered of How Vitamin D May Help Weight Loss
By Jeff Nicklas, Vitamin D Council
In obesity, cells called adipocytes increase. Adipocytes are fat cells and are the main make-up of adipose, or fat, tissue. These cells, along with adipose tissue as a whole, help store energy from food …
Making a Difference at Smart Tan Nashville
At Smart Tan Nashville this year, it’s all about making a difference. Our practical sessions on sales, professionalism, industry politics and more will make a difference in your salon, and on your bottom line. And we’ll also talk about how …
Working too Hard? Time to Work Smarter
Contrary to what common sense would indicate, more hours of work doesn’t necessarily equal more productivity, the Entrepreneur.com article “5 Unusual Ways to Start Working Smarter, Not Harder” explains. At some point, the law of diminishing returns kicks in, …
Low Vitamin D a Cause of High Blood Pressure, New Study Suggests
Every 10 percent increase in vitamin D level resulted in a 0.12-mm-Hg decrease in blood pressure and 2 percent reduced risk of hypertension in a recent analysis of data from nearly 150,000 people. These associations were consistent across varying age, …
