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Professional indoor tanning salon owners and operators work in a unique business environment. Breaking news often has the potential to greatly impact their day-to-day operations – whether it’s a legislative vote, tax decision, medical study, media story or business headline. What’s more, local, state, national and international developments each have the potential to affect the industry. As such, we capture all the latest relevant headlines and deliver them to you right here.

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln Visits JK-North America

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln recently visited the JK-North America facility for a tour and discussion of the tan tax. ...More
October 8, 2010
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Tax and Accounting Firm Provides Free Tan-Tax Filing for Salons Nationwide

With the first filing of the 10 percent tan tax less than a month away, tanning salon owners should take note of one accounting firm’s Form 720 service and special offer. ...More
October 5, 2010
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Indoor Tanning Association’s New Board Members Announced

The ITA has announced the results of its recent election process for the organization’s board of directors. Those elected will each serve a three-year term from Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2013. The winners are: Salon Sector – Voting for Two Seats Don Hirsch, Ultimate ...More
October 5, 2010
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Get More Leads, Keep More Customers

Small-business owners are learning to do more with less. Here are several cost-effective tips to get more leads and keep more customers. ...More
September 30, 2010
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JK-North America East Coast Tanning Expo – A Solid Success

Held from Monday, September 20th through Tuesday, September 21st, the 2nd Annual JK-North America East Coast Tanning Expo featured major industry vendors, educational presentations, an expert Q&A panel discussion and, as with all JK shows, a free luncheon and cocktail ...More
September 30, 2010
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Oregon – Now Accepting Online Tanning Training

Tanning salon operators in Oregon now have the option of completing their Basic Certification through NTTI’s (National Tanning Training Institute) approved online program, rather than completing an in-person training course. ...More
September 29, 2010
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ITA Files IRS Tan Tax Comments

The IRS was required to hold an “open comment” period to gather public response regarding its temporary 10 percent tan tax regulations. The ITA responded on behalf of the indoor tanning industry. ...More
September 28, 2010
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Salon Retreat Turns Into Turtle Rescue

When Arkansas-based Premiere Tans’ management team heads to Alabama for their annual business retreat, there’s no telling what Mother Nature has in store for them. ...More
September 24, 2010
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Small Business Jobs Act Passes House Vote

In a 237 to 187 vote, the House passed the $42 billion bill that purports to add 500,000 jobs, make credit more available to small businesses reeling from the recession, and enacts about $12 billion in tax breaks for the same businesses. The President is expecting to sign ...More
September 23, 2010
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New Survey Confirms the 'Look Good, Feel Good' Effect from Indoor Tanning

A new survey supports the view that people enjoy the look, control and self-esteem that is derived from tanning indoors. These results depict a much different attitude than what is being reported in beauty magazines and other media. ...More
September 23, 2010
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