Les Nouvelles Esthetiques – Issue 53

In this issue. Competition is good. Yes, good! This is how we establish commerce, an industry, a central meeting place, and a vibrant flow of consumers giving us the opportunity to educate them on what makes us viable individual companies. This allows consumers the opportunity to better discern whether or not we are the right match for them. In short, competition is the “marketplace” that our society is built upon. David Suzuki, new contributing writer for Les Nouvelles Esthetiques, shares his insights on the Market Place and how spas can further succeed.

DOCTOR BABOR BODY CELLULAR

DOCTOR BABOR BODY CELLULAR – this range encompasses six precisely formulated body performance products that are perfectly attuned to the needs of women, and tailored to tackle the most frequent problem areas. Each contains effective, plant-based high-tech active ingredients that significantly improve the skin structure.

Sante Hotel and Spa

Spa of the Month – February 2013

The Orion Hotel Group has recently added its first Western Cape property to their extensive portfolio of luxury properties – the luxury Santé Hotel, and Spa in the Cape Winelands.
Santé translated means “health” and this simple message is carried through every aspect of the guest experience – from the décor of the luxurious and spacious rooms, through to the rejuvenating spa treatments and the thoughtful attention to detail.

Tax for Commission Earners

If you are using the SARS tax tables each month to determine what tax to deduct from each therapist then you will probably find that they are falling into different tax brackets each month as their commission varies. This seems relatively simple and straight forward, however, this will probably leave the therapist slightly over taxed by the time the tax year is complete.

When you plan the ad, plan for the sale behind it.

When the average Salon Owner creates an ad or a special offer, all they think about is the initial sale and the immediate money generated. Smart, successful and profitable Salon Owners don’t just plan the package, they plan for the sale behind the package. To give you some inspiration and motivation, here is a simple business principle that if applied will help you grow your business and increase your bank balance this month.As you create your special offers for Valentine’s Day, remember the following – “When you plan the ad / promotion / special offer, plan the sales behind it.”

THALGO partners with free-diving champion Aurore Asso

THALGO takes an active approach to preserving the riches and biodiversity of the marine world: satellite spotting of harvest zones and definition of extraction periods so as not to disrupt the reproduction cycles, thus ensuring the renewal of the oceans’ natural treasures. Today THALGO is taking its commitment even further through a partnership with free-diving champion Aurore Asso, three-time French titleholder and No. 2 worldwide.

SA SPA ASSOCIATION SPA INDEX

The official SA Spa Association Spa Index 2012 is now available The Spa Index is the perfect consumer reference of South African Spas and Spa Information, that ensures the spa visitor is guaranteed a spa experience, which not only meets international standards but also exceeds clients spa expectations.