By Scott Nichols, salon GM and consultant

Sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste – five of the most common senses. Senses are used to feed our minds with information and that information helps us make everyday decisions. If these senses …

Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process, but too much inflammation can wreak havoc on the body. Inflammation is typically caused by things that put the body under stress. There are physical causes of inflammation like injuries …

Most owners of independent tanning businesses seem to pride themselves on customer service. But what does that really mean? If you think it’s all about being nice and knowledgeable, your salon is missing some of the components that will make …

From GrassrootsHealth

What is Vitamin D Good For? (Part 9: Immune Health) – Vitamin D is needed by virtually every cell in the body, and is essential for hundreds of processes each and every day

As part of our What …

 In recent years, the worlds of wellness and skin care have collided, as consumers have become more conscious and considerate of not just what they’re putting in their bodies, but also what they’re putting on their skin.

When it comes …

A large discrepancy exists between how much vitamin D people think they they are getting from their diet and how much they are really getting, according to the 2013 Functional Foods Consumer Survey. Sixty-eight percent of those surveyed by the …

Technology has leveled the playing field for small businesses. Particularly with marketing, you no longer need a substantial budget, specialized training, or designated staff to replicate much of what companies with far more extensive resources are doing.

In our February …

By Scott Nichols

Right now is the time to get clever. Well, maybe not clever, but to outsmart yourself from last year. Really dig into your business and see where you can look for improvement. As an entrepreneur, this is …