Simple ways to make your spa and massage business employees feel valued
by Jean Shea
It’s not just more money that could lure one of your employees away - it might just be a simple thank you. The Mood Tracker survey conducted last year by Globoforce, a global provider of employee recognition systems, indicated that 55 percent of the respondents would leave their jobs for a company that clearly recognized their efforts.
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Women reveal what they really want from health and wellness
by Jean Shea May 13, 2013Health and wellness means more than just physical well-being to women. Find out what they really want to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
Creating the right first impression
by Jean Shea May 9, 2013It doesn’t take someone long to make up their mind about you or your business. Find out what it takes to make the right first impression when you meet.
Desconectarse
by Kelli Lene May 6, 2013This is a Spanish phrase for “Letting go of things that inhibit you from being who you should be” Often this expression is used when talking about emotional health and relationships but I have always found it inspiring when assessing my professional development. It is also my mantra for spring cleaning, which involves assessing: retail, scheduling, space, tools and treatment protocols.
How to make Mother’s Day hands down a huge success for your spa or massage business
by Jean Shea May 2, 2013I don’t need to you tell the value of Mother’s Day for your spa or massage business. It’s one of the biggest gift-giving holidays of the year so I expect you’ve been promoting and preparing your business for several weeks now in advance of the big day. Here are my suggestions for activities during the next few weeks to make sure your Mother’s Day business is a huge success.
Want more business? Ask your spa and massage clients for referrals.
by Jean Shea April 29, 2013When is the last time you got a new client for your spa or massage business through a referral? I hope the answer was recently because your current clients – as well as friends and business associates – are your best channel for new client prospects. In fact, referrals as I’ve written before should be among the top activities of your marketing outreach.
Jojoba oil is a pure delight for spa and massage clients’ skin
by Jean Shea April 25, 2013Getting under your client’s skin is something you generally want to avoid. That is unless you’re using jojoba oil. With its many benefits to hair and skin, jojoba oil has been popular since it came into commercial use about 30 years ago.
Invisible Wounds
by Angie Dubis April 23, 2013Do you love to run AND love the Massage Therapy Foundation?” Those were the words posted on facebook to attract applicants for the Team Massage Therapy Foundation -Running for Research fundraiser. The MTFs participation in the John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program gave 3 lucky people the opportunity to run the 2013 Boston Marathon without having to qualify!
How to create a powerful retail display
at your spa or massage business
by Jean Shea April 18, 2013How much of your revenue is retail? Two years ago, The International Spa Association (iSPA) estimated that retail sales accounted for 11 percent of total spa revenues led by skin care products.
How to more effectively communicate with your spa or massage business team
by Jean Shea April 15, 2013Are your employees invested in your spa or massage business? Making an investment means more than showing up on time and doing a competent job. Making an investment means going the distance...
