Salon / Spa Top 10 List
Symposium.
Nothing in the industry can compare to the education, insights and networking of the
salon/spa section's annual Symposium.
Here's what members have to say:
"My team of six managers and I joked that it was INSPIRATION OVERLOAD." - Inez Gray (Habitude Salon and Spas)
"I loved every event I attended and experienced every emotion from laughter to crying." - Matthew Fairfax (James Alan Salon)
"Great education [and] fun networking opportunities galore." - Jan Seybold (Carenza Color Cutting Experience)
"Wow... I will never miss another Symposium!" - Rowena Yeager (Studio Wish).
Kick off each year with a weekend that will challenge and inspire you to take your business to a new level of success.
Business Blueprints.
Need a front-desk manual? An evaluation form for your new nail tech? A bridal services contract? Other salon/spa section members have provided great templates of these documents-and many more-for you to download. Simply customize the document to your business. View a full list of the more than 50 blueprints available.
Advocacy.
When businesses join together in an association like PBA, they become a powerful and effective voice for the industry. PBA is pushing for passage of national tip-tax legislation that would give salon and spa owners a tax credit for the FICA tax they pay on employees' tips. And PBA co-sponsors Welcome to Our World, where industry professionals give Congress a makeover while pushing issues such as the tip-tax legislation. But there is much more to be done. Legislators need a resource to consult when beauty industry issues arise. We want them to think of PBA first. And we're going to be out there knocking on their doors to advocate for our members' interests when bills arise on small business issues such as health care, tax issues and OSHA. Learn more.
Networking Groups.
While the business world is certainly competitive, an association provides a valuable collaborative experience. Local networking meetings provide an opportunity for beauty business professionals to share ideas and provide each other with on-going support. View a list of existing networking groups. If you don't see one in your neck of the woods, consider starting one. PBA will help!
Center for Business Education.
These advanced-level seminars are unlike any other out there. They are taught by
successful peers with in-the-field experience. With attendance limited to 25, the
seminars' round-table discussions allow for intensive involvement from attendees.
Past topics include "Learn to Build a Salon Empire," led by Eveline Charles
and her amazing business team out of Canada. Upcoming topics include "How to Get
Out from Behind the Chair and Manage Your Salon Business."
View upcoming offerings.
The List.
The listserve is the most powerful networking benefit besides face-to-face interaction. It allows you to communicate through email with other salon/spa members. Efficient, effective and fun, daily topics on the list range from compensation to tipping to dress code to legal issues to staff meetings and more. Plus, you can retrieve archived business conversations to research great ideas from your peers-even you are not subscribed on a daily basis.
Beacon.
Beacon is a chance for outstanding cosmetology students to learn about the business side of this creative industry. It also allows salon/spa section members access to some of the most promising new employees in the country. Don't miss the opportunity to network with the industry's brightest prospects!
Research.
PBA quantifies the state of the industry and marketplace trends, providing valuable
benchmarks over time. The salon/spa section's 10th Anniversary Survey
includes typical costs on salon services, average employee benefit offerings,
number of chairs and average client visits per week, use of non-compete or
education agreements and much more! Plus, all PBA members qualify for a
complimentary copy of the National Industry Profile (based on federal
government data covering salons, spas, nail salons and barber shops).
Learn more.
Event Discounts.
Salon/spa section members receive two complimentary three-day tickets to the
International Salon & Spa Expo in Long Beach, California (a $160 value).
Members also receive two free tickets to Cosmoprof North America in Las
Vegas, Nevada (a $200 value). Members receive $15 off the cost of a North
American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) entry, plus discounts on tickets to the
awards ceremony. Members pay $405 less for Symposium tuition than non-members
and can save even more if purchasing 3 or more tickets. And PBA members receive
a 50% discount off the price of Center for Business Education tuition.
See a full list of PBA events.
Benefit Providers.
PBA partners with a selective group of respected companies to expand the value of your membership with valuable discounts on products and services. Say you want to send a postcard to potential customers within a 5-mile radius of your salon that have a household income over $50,000. PostcardMania offers 5,000 full-color postcards for just $389. Pair those postcards with a customized mailing list from Hugo Dunhill-at a 30% discount. PBA helps you pay less to bring in new clients!
