06th November 2009
The difference in English is the many variations in the grammar, usage, and pronunciation that can make it difficult to master. Many people who attempt to learn English on their own usually mispronounce a number of words in addition to using words incorre...
19th May 2009
Customer service is a lot more than just giving service. That may sound odd at first, but customer service is not just an act of doing something a customer has requested. True service is a marketing strategy which can differentiate a company in a compet...
11th May 2009
The following 10 points are a guide to assist you in motivating and ensuring the right type of person is entering our Industry.
1. Explain about the flexibility the industry offers & the doors that it opens around the world.
Be enthusiastic about...
24th April 2009
Many words are spoken and many books are written about how to be a better manager. While there is no definitive method, good management practices can be taught and learned. These practices revolve around five simple tips. These are not commandments but ra...
09th April 2009
Providing service to clients
The very first thing you learn in hairdressing is receiving and greeting clients in a professional, friendly manner. The initial greeting the clients receive at the reception area will influence the whole salon’s wellbein...
27th March 2009
Spa treatments, beauty treatments, massage, manicures, pedicures, make-up and holistic treatments. Welcome to the fast growing and diverse world of the beauty industry!
The exciting world of the beauty industry has endless career opportunities and path...
18th November 2008
There are some great careers you can pursue that offer multiple and varied employment opportunities. Careers in cooking, the specialty patisserie, and hotel management are perfect examples. By earning your certificate in any of these programs you will q...
10th November 2008
Possessing listening skills is one of the most important requirements for holding a job in hospitality management. That may not seem obvious at first, but when you think about everything involved in restaurant and hotel management this statement makes pe...
30th October 2008
No two people have exactly the same kind of hair, but there are basic kinds of hair: fine, medium and coarse. Each one of these kinds of hair can also be wavy, curly or straight. When you take these six features and create a matrix, you get many differe...
21st October 2008
Satisfying hair care clients is much different today than it was 20 years ago. The hairdressing business involves so much more than just styling or colouring hair. Customers have become quite discriminating about the services they expect to find in a sa...
13th October 2008
Salon management requires more knowledge than knowing how to be a hairdresser. A salon is a styling palace, beauty therapy and relaxation centre rolled into one business. Speaking of business….the salon is also a business that requires management and ...
06th October 2008
In the hospitality industry learning how to supervise others is important if you plan on pursuing a successful career path. Whether you work for yourself or someone else, the logical progress in career development is to pursue positions which require the...
29th September 2008
Earning a certificate in beauty therapy is like earning a pass to enter an exciting and creative career path. Beauty therapy is a comprehensive approach to personal care that focuses on total beauty from head to toe and not just one aspect. In other wo...
22nd September 2008
Choosing a career is a big decision because you’re going to invest a lot of time on your studies and then spend many life hours working in the field you picked. One of the major considerations to keep in mind is how easily you will be able to find empl...
08th September 2008
Catering for functions, weddings, parties and other occasions is big business. If you enjoy cooking and preparing food then a catering business might be for you. But it’s important to ensure all the legal requirements are met and adhered to at all tim...
