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Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – Oct. 15 & 16
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Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – Oct. 15 & 16

2023-10-022023-10-02

Introducing the Conscious Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – where style meets sustainability, and beauty embraces wellness!

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Mask Mandate Returns for long-term care, hospitals, and clinical settings in BC

2023-09-282023-09-28

Starting October 3, 2023, mask wearing will once again be mandatory in certain healthcare settings.

Read More Mask Mandate Returns for long-term care, hospitals, and clinical settings in BCContinue

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CEBA Repayment Deadline Extension: A Compromise for the Beauty Industry

2023-09-142023-09-20

Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) offered a lifeline. Now, there’s an update on the program that could affect your salon, spa, or barbershop.

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How card services other than Square can put $4,400 back in your salon in 5 years
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How card services other than Square can put $4,400 back in your salon in 5 years

2023-09-082023-09-08

You could invest back into your business—whether it’s employee training, new equipment, or a killer marketing campaign.

Read More How card services other than Square can put $4,400 back in your salon in 5 yearsContinue

The Business of Style – Doing more with less
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The Business of Style – Doing more with less

2023-09-042023-09-04

Do you need more staff or should we be looking at how to optimize our salon or spa to do better with the team we already have?

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The playbook to build a happy team
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The playbook to build a happy team

2023-08-232023-08-23

HR documents are your business’s playbook: keeping things fair, fun, and legal. They’re the secret sauce to success!

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Got a class or event? Promote it with us!
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Got a class or event? Promote it with us!

2023-08-132023-08-13

Do you have a class, seminar, or program that could help our talented community? Now you can showcase your offerings to our vast network of members.

Read More Got a class or event? Promote it with us!Continue

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Mona Leung’s Eye-Opening Journey: From Vanity to Authentic Beauty

2023-07-282023-07-28

This is the epic story of Mona Leung, a top-notch hairstylist who turned her world upside down in a bid to find safer ways to make people look and feel gorgeous.

Read More Mona Leung’s Eye-Opening Journey: From Vanity to Authentic BeautyContinue

Exclusive perk for members: HR package for half price
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Exclusive perk for members: HR package for half price

2023-07-242023-07-25

Transform your salon, spa, or barbershop with this all-in-one HR package. Harness the power of your team today and save up to $2,000.

Read More Exclusive perk for members: HR package for half priceContinue

Are you hunting for skilled staff?
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Are you hunting for skilled staff?

2023-07-172023-07-17

Hire skilled foreign staff members without the paperwork and hassle.

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More ingredients to be restricted in cosmetic ingredients

2023-07-132023-07-13

Some ingredients in your products are slated to be banned or restricted by Health Canada. Here’s a breakdown.

Read More More ingredients to be restricted in cosmetic ingredientsContinue

A Plea for Reprieve: Unveiling the Realities of CEBA Loan Repayment Amid Economic Uncertainty
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A Plea for Reprieve: Unveiling the Realities of CEBA Loan Repayment Amid Economic Uncertainty

2023-07-022023-07-04

Despite big CEBA loans, businesses are determined to bounce back, even as they juggle with slower-than-expected recovery and escalating costs

Read More A Plea for Reprieve: Unveiling the Realities of CEBA Loan Repayment Amid Economic UncertaintyContinue

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Animal testing for cosmetics now fully banned in Canada

2023-06-272023-06-28

Big news from the federal government – animal testing is banned.

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Navigating CEBA loans – what is your situation?
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Navigating CEBA loans – what is your situation?

2023-06-142023-06-18

Did you take out a CEBA loan? If so, are you ready to pay it back this year, or would you like more time to pay? Take our survey.

Read More Navigating CEBA loans – what is your situation?Continue

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Register for your Approved Shop certification today

2023-06-012023-08-21

Are you ready to give your salon, spa, or barbershop the competitive edge it deserves? Introducing Approved Shop – the certification program that’s here to take your business to the next level.

Read More Register for your Approved Shop certification todayContinue

Spruce up your spring and summer salon or spa promos
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Spruce up your spring and summer salon or spa promos

2023-05-052023-05-05

Stand out with these unique flower design elements for your social media or online promotions

Read More Spruce up your spring and summer salon or spa promosContinue

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BeautyCouncil + Get all we have to offer for one low monthly rate

2023-04-302023-07-11

Now have full access to our top-tier membership level and all BeautySafe certifications for just $13 per month

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Navigating the New Minimum Wage in BC
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Navigating the New Minimum Wage in BC

2023-04-052023-04-05

On June 1, 2023, the minimum wage in B.C. will rise from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour.

Read More Navigating the New Minimum Wage in BCContinue

How will this client-teaching concept affect you?
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How will this client-teaching concept affect you?

2023-03-312023-04-03

Sally’s is rolling out a test concept store where clients are trained in styling and colour application. What are your thoughts?

Read More How will this client-teaching concept affect you?Continue

Tax reminders if you ship retail salon or spa products to your clients
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Tax reminders if you ship retail salon or spa products to your clients

2023-03-242023-03-24

Reminder from the CRA: Getting your taxes sorted when it comes to online sales is something you want to get right

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Boost Your Salon and Spa Branding with Personalized Decals

2023-03-232023-03-24

Elevate your salon or spa’s branding game with personalized decals and stickers, transforming everyday items into powerful marketing tools that create memorable experiences for your clients.

Read More Boost Your Salon and Spa Branding with Personalized DecalsContinue

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

2023-03-032023-04-11

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

Read More Create content and get answers on the spot with ChatGPTContinue

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.

Read More Help attract new people to the amazing career of hairstylingContinue

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

Read More New benefit – The ultimate guide to opening your salon, spa, or barbershopContinue

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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.

Read More Six ways a loyalty program can boost businessContinue

Image of the top of a woman's head with dry shampoo, showering down from above backlit
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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…

Read More More Benzene in Dry Shampoo ProductsContinue

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Boost staff retention with a group retirement savings plan

2022-10-212023-04-11

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

Read More Boost staff retention with a group retirement savings planContinue

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

2022-10-212023-04-11

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

Read More Save when you use Park’N Fly as a memberContinue

The BeautyCouncil is situated upon the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. We would like to thank the Coast Salish people and value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory.

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