2009

Spa Management Mini Education: Making a Small Business Budget Work for your Spa

8 ways to make a budget work If you build it, stay with it. Put another way: If you've put in the work and created a business budget, follow it! If you don't, you'll lose the benefits that you... (Continue reading)

Spa Management Mini Education: The Learning Curve

Spa management, like life, is a constant learning experience.  Every single day, each of us has new experiences that constantly shape our knowledge, skills and abilities.  Learning to recognize these experiences for what they are, and taking what you can... (Continue reading)

Spa Management Mini Education: The Importance of Running Your Spa Like a Real Business

No matter the industry – Every business owner struggles with applying the concepts of business management to their everyday operations.  This is particularly true with industries that are associated with health and wellness, as often the individuals who open and... (Continue reading)

Industry Buzz: New Silver-based Gels Effective in Skin Healing

According to research in India, new gels that include silver nanoparticles are effective as antimicrobial deterrents in treating skin burns. Scientists in India are reporting successful laboratory tests of a new and potentially safer alternative to silver-based gels applied to the... (Continue reading)

Nationwide Heat Waves Make you Think About Sun Exposure and Your Spa Clients

Educating your clients about the perils of unprotected sun exposure is essential and as a professional aesthetician it is a duty that you must carry out.  You are the professional that your clients count on for advice on carrying for... (Continue reading)

A Simple Yet Comprehensive Health Questionnaire Is Sure Fire, Low Cost Legal Protection in your Beauty Business

Medical history and health questionnaires, used for spa clients in a beauty or aesthetics business, are actually a valuable tool for many purposes… one is that it is a legal safeguard you receive from having gone through this process. While... (Continue reading)

Beauty Industry Updates: PBA Government Affairs Update

Beauty Industry Updates: PBA Government Affairs Update

As the voice of the beauty industry, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) frequently monitors the political landscape and acts as a vocal advocate on public policy issues that impact salons, spas, distributors and manufacturers. The 2009-2010 legislative calendar continues to... (Continue reading)

In the News: Day Spa Association & International Medical Spa Association Announce New Board Members

Union City, NJ–Hannelore Leavy, Founder and Executive Director of both the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association is pleased to announce the new 2009 to 2010 Board Members and Committee Chairpersons. Now is the time to consider... (Continue reading)

Info for Professional Aestheticians: Landing Your Dream Job

Finding a job can be stressful, but there are some steps that can be taken to ensure you find the opportunity that best fits your needs and personality. First and foremost, you need to take it seriously. Finding a job... (Continue reading)

Choosing The Right Treatment Bed for Your Spa or Beauty Business

When choosing a great treatment bed to use in your aesthetics business there are several factors to consider.  First, how will the bed be used?  Will it be primarily for giving facials, massages or other types of treatments?  Next will... (Continue reading)

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