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Nashville 2013: Putting the Art in Smart Tan Downtown
Highlighted by a masterful keynote performance from artist and motivational speaker Erik Wahl, Smart Tan’s 18th Annual Convention kicked off the 2014 tanning season last weekend with education, exhibits and entertainment that painted a whole new picture for the professional …
There’s No Room for Denial in Leadership
While it’s a normal and common human emotion, business leaders can’t afford to succumb to denial, the Inc.com article “The Most Dangerous Coping Mechanism in Business,” explains. When there’s bad news, it’s normal to use the first stage of grief …
Moving Forward: Industry groups work together to defend our industry
From state houses to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., industry groups have been extremely busy this year educating politicians and working constructively to promote our industry’s message of responsible UV exposure.
Both the American Suntanning Association (ASA) and the Indoor …
See You in Nashville!
We’re all set up and ready to rock the Music City!
Smart Tan’s 18th annual convention gets underway today with pre-conference educational and training sessions and the Kick-Off Welcome Reception sponsored by Sunless Inc. The Nashville Convention Center will be …
Half of Salons Have 5+ Levels of Sunbeds
In a recent SmartTan.com poll, exactly half of indoor tanning businesses said they have five or more levels of sunbeds.
Most others said they have either three or four levels, and none have just 1 level of equipment.
In today’s …
More Sun Associated with Reduced ADHD Risk: Study
A correlation between an area’s solar intensity and its rates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been established by researchers in Netherlands.
The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, examined solar intensity and prevalence of ADHD in 49 …
Don’t Make Customers Think, Make Them Believe
Belief is at the root of every buying decision, according to the Inc.com article “What Customers Need the Most: Belief.” Great brands, leaders, salespeople, and more are great only because people believe in them. And customers want to believe in …
Tanning’s International Leaders Unite
Suntanning associations from around the world are coming together onstage at the Smart Tan Downtown conference in Nashville. The World Summit offers insight that helps salon owners connect to and support their industry as it evolves.
Since the popularity of …
