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Education & Training

Part of any indoor tanning salon’s success is providing ongoing educational opportunities for staff members. Employees only need to learn about skin typing and the tanning process, but also the unique offerings of the salon: its equipment, lotions, sales packages, operations procedures and more. The best employees will take their knowledge and become advocates who effectively teach and train customers.

5 Greetings that Boost Sales to Walk-In Customers

A tanning salon’s walk-in customers present a unique sales opportunity – especially when the staff is trained to welcome them effectively. ...More
June 24, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Salon Owner Challenge: Delegation

Whether it’s a matter of trust or quality control, many small-business owners have a hard time releasing responsibilities to their staff. ...More
June 20, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Managing Multiple Customers

5 tips for juggling customers, callers and walk-ins ...More
June 8, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Improving Salon EFT Retention – Free Webinar

A live webinar on EFT retention is available, along with on-demand access to five other educational presentations, in JK-North America’s free Sun Academy Webinar series for salon professionals. ...More
April 8, 2011
Posted in News, Operations
John Stossel Keynotes Tanning Expo

Plans are in full swing for the Smart Tan Downtown show in Nashville this October, which features new components such as salon case studies and a vitamin D symposium with scientific experts. ...More
April 5, 2011
Posted in News, Operations
Vegas Tanning Show – Early Bird Special

JK-North America has released more details – and an early bird registration rate – for its expo in Vegas this summer. ...More
March 30, 2011
Posted in News, Operations
Cosmoprof Hits Vegas

The 9th annual Cosmoprof North America show will take place July 31 – Aug. 2, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. ...More
March 23, 2011
Posted in News
Electric Rays – A Tale of Expo Success

After having major surgery in April 2010, and keeping vigil on a slow-to-rebound economy, Lynn Joyce’s decision to take ownership of a tanning salon in July made for some sleepless nights. ...More
March 22, 2011
Posted in Blog
Salon HR Tip: Focus on Progress, Not Perfection

Whether you’re a salon owner or manager, it’s important to both model – and help your staff focus on – the importance of progress, not perfection. ...More
March 21, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Troubleshooting Airbrush Tan Applications

Invariably, indoor tanning salons that offer custom sunless services will encounter occasional application challenges … whether the customer, technician – or equipment – is responsible. ...More
March 18, 2011
Posted in Blog, Operations