Archive for the ‘News’ Category

By Jenny Backman, Carolina Tan Factory

It’s true that “it’s never too late.” Let me go on record and be one of many that will tell you that if you aren’t selling memberships in your salon, do not wait another …

There’s always lots of talk about print advertising, direct mailing, social media, radio, television, etc. But for some reason, we seem to neglect talking about the most important and free way to market a business: word of mouth.

With the …

By Carole Baggerly, GrassrootsHealth

I would like to share some information not about how sun exposure produces vitamin D, but some of its other benefits. It is healthy to have regular, non-burning sun exposure. It is also counter-culture right now, …

Becoming a great manager is a process that is both tough and delicate. You’re only human, but how you wield your strengths and weaknesses have a profound impact on the team dynamic. It’s true that managing others requires a certain …

By Ivy Potter, Image Sun Tanning

Clients expect retail products from a professional service provider. Imagine having your hair styled in a salon that didn’t sell shampoo or hairspray. Ever had a stylist send you to another store’s beauty aisle …

By Tara Sanders, Touchable Tan

As of late, I am seeing more and more tanning salons in despair about sales and client numbers dropping. Though this is a never ending battle for all of us, there are affordable and creative …

For many small businesses, blogging seems like a great idea, but few follow through to create a space that’s beneficial both for their marketing presence and their customers. Because so many businesses fail to invest the time and effort, creating …

During the off-season, when most salons see a decrease in traffic, it’s easy to diminish (or eliminate) marketing efforts. But marketing shouldn’t be constrained to just the seasonal months. Salons need to be thinking long-term and use the off-season to …