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Create content and get answers on the spot with ChatGPT
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Create content and get answers on the spot with ChatGPT

2023-03-032023-03-07

Use this ultra-powerful tool to generate instant social posts, answer tough questions, or even do math!

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Help attract new people to the amazing career of hairstyling
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Help attract new people to the amazing career of hairstyling

2023-02-272023-02-27

Order your brochures to help students decide on a career in hairstyling.

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Want to know what that “fragrance” in your product actually is?

2023-02-132023-02-22

Learn how to easily provide feedback on proposed Canadian regulations using online commenting.

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ESI Beauty Expo 2023 Speaker Line Up and Education
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ESI Beauty Expo 2023 Speaker Line Up and Education

2023-02-092023-02-16

Get ready to be inspired and learn from the best in the beauty industry

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State of the Industry Survey
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State of the Industry Survey

2023-02-052023-02-06

Take this quick survey and you might win one of two tickets of full-day hair education in Vancouver

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New benefit – The ultimate guide to opening your salon, spa, or barbershop
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New benefit – The ultimate guide to opening your salon, spa, or barbershop

2023-01-302023-02-03

With your active membership, you can now access our online course to equip you with the knowledge and skills for success: Open a Salon, Spa, or Barbershop – The Ultimate Guide

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Class action lawsuit over hair relaxers proposed
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Class action lawsuit over hair relaxers proposed

2023-01-232023-01-24

The claim accuses the cosmetics companies of extensive misconduct, including failing to investigate reports of adverse effects, issue recalls or warn customers and health professionals

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Manage your salon and grow your brand with a single, powerful system

2023-01-202023-01-20

Coordinate your appointments, schedule, staff, and equipment in your salon software

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Six ways a loyalty program can boost business
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Six ways a loyalty program can boost business

2023-01-132023-01-16

Studies show that businesses with a loyalty program can see an increase in repeat business of 20-50% compared to those without one.

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More Benzene in Dry Shampoo Products

2022-11-252023-02-28

A new study commissioned Valisure has uncovered more products with high levels of benzene. In their petition, Valisure has stated: “Valisure shows data from the analysis of benzene by directly sampling contaminated air after spraying dry shampoo products, which suggests potential for short- and long-term inhalation exposure to high levels of benzene. The presence of…

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Boost staff retention with a group retirement savings plan

2022-10-212022-10-21

Now more than ever, it’s time to encourage your employees to save by setting up a group retirement savings program.

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Save when you use Park’N Fly as a member
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Save when you use Park’N Fly as a member

2022-10-212023-03-03

This special member-only code will save you up to 20% on parking at major airports across Canada

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Save when you park with Park N’Fly
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Save when you park with Park N’Fly

2022-10-172022-10-17

Save when you park at the airport with our exclusive member discount with Park’N Fly

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Could you reach new heights with a mentor?
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Could you reach new heights with a mentor?

2022-10-022022-10-02

We all hit a brick wall. Whether it’s running short of creative ideas or at a stand-still to solve a business problem, we all could use someone to point us in the right direction.

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Grants now available for making your business more accessible

2022-09-092022-09-09

Free business education and workplace accessibility grants to encourage inclusive work environments

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Now being a director for the association is easier than ever
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Now being a director for the association is easier than ever

2022-09-072022-09-07

Bylaws are more than just rules – they open the door to you so you can participate in our community as a director.

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Community in action as members help those fleeing war
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Community in action as members help those fleeing war

2022-09-042022-09-04

The generosity of our members is something that amazes us every day.

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Tame costs with our Inflation Workshop
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Tame costs with our Inflation Workshop

2022-08-252022-08-30

Join us in our special workshop designed to give you the tools and techniques to stay profitable and busy while inflation is at an all-time high.

Read More Tame costs with our Inflation WorkshopContinue

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Sign up, renew, or start your BeautySafe and you could win

2022-06-292022-06-29

Want a curling iron that can work for 35 minutes without a power cord? You could win one!

Read More Sign up, renew, or start your BeautySafe and you could winContinue

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How to spot clients suffering from domestic violence

2022-06-232022-06-23

When you get up close and personal with a client, you can spot the signs of domestic abuse others can’t. Here’s how to help.

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Exam venues wanted across BC and Alberta

2022-06-162022-06-16

BeautyCouncil is looking for more exam venues for our Certificate of Qualification exams. Do you have a space to offer?

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New 2022 Directors have been chosen for the 2022-2024 Board
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New 2022 Directors have been chosen for the 2022-2024 Board

2022-06-062022-06-19

Check out the list of candidates for the 2022 election for the Board of Directors.

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How to use TikTok for your business in five simple ways

2022-04-082022-04-08

Discover five simple ways to show up on TikTok and skip the dancing or copying trends, including the leading tactic for becoming a trusted brand on TikTok.

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Offer a service to those fleeing war with the Beautiful Welcome program
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Offer a service to those fleeing war with the Beautiful Welcome program

2022-03-302022-04-03

Imagine the sense of dignity you can give to someone who has lost everything.

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Survey – most beauty pros will to on an “on request” mask workplace
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Survey – most beauty pros will to on an “on request” mask workplace

2022-03-132022-03-16

With mask requirements changing in BC, find out what salons, spas, and barbershops are adopting as their workplace policy.

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Quick survey – what is your mask protocol now?

2022-03-112022-03-11

With the updates to mask requirements in BC, we’d like to gather and share what you have adopted as a mask policy in your workplace

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Renting or planning to rent a space? Our rent survey is in.

2022-02-202022-02-21

Survey says… the median rate for a monthly rental for a space in a BC salon is just under $800

Read More Renting or planning to rent a space? Our rent survey is in.Continue

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Learn how to spot potential skin cancer on your clients

2022-02-182023-01-03

Join the Save your Skin Foundation to help you spots signs of possible skin cancer on clients through their Sty-Lives program.

Read More Learn how to spot potential skin cancer on your clientsContinue

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Quick poll: What do you charge or pay for rentals

2022-02-062022-02-11

If you rent space to a stylist, nail tech, or any other beauty pro, what do you charge?

Read More Quick poll: What do you charge or pay for rentalsContinue

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Tips on leadership, financial strength, and transparency with Kirstin Lebrun

2022-02-052022-02-05

Learn why revealing costs of running a salon or spa to your team is one of the most important moves to growth and success.

Read More Tips on leadership, financial strength, and transparency with Kirstin LebrunContinue

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