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A recent column in the Des Moines Register criticizes the barrage of over-the-top anti-sun messages that occurs this time of year, saying these warnings are well-intended but lack perspective and consideration for the many health benefits of UV-induced vitamin D …

As Houston firefighters mourn the loss of three fallen brothers and a sister in a tragic fire May 31, 2013, local morning show “Roula and Ryan” and Glo Sun Spa came together to honor their sacrifices.

Glo Sun Spa donated …

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 of your staff …

More than a quarter of indoor tanning businesses have no full-time employees, according to a SmartTan.com poll held this month.

In the poll, 28 percent of businesses said they have zero full-time employees, while most, 42 percent, said they have …

In addition to the $100,000 in products and equipment up for grabs in the Wheel of Smart Tan giveaway at Smart Tan Downtown 2013, a special raffle will be held for the winner’s choice of two Norvell sunless systems valued …

Frequent Facebook users may have noticed a new option when they post, the “Offers” feature. The feature, which was recently rolled out to all business page, was created to help business harness the power and reach of Facebook to direct …

The benefits of increased vitamin D levels were three-fold in a recent pilot study from Loyola University Chicago Niehoff School of Nursing. Raising vitamin D levels of women with type 2 diabetes and symptoms of depression levels to a sufficient …

Monitor your competitors’ marketing tactics without devoting a lot of time and money with advice from the Entrepreneur.com article “6 Ways to Track Your Competition’s Marketing Strategy.” Knowing what your competition is doing is vital for developing the right marketing …