Our Top 40 London salons competition is now closed, click here to find out who won! Here at Nova Insurance we have helped hundreds of salon owners over the years find suitable salon insurance policies. From this work we have realised that no two salons are the same, as each has their own quirks and […]

As a tradesman, you have probably heard your fair share of horror stories in your time, especially when it comes to rogue traders. However, even though rogue traders prey on consumers, they also have a detrimental effect on the trade industry as a whole, which means that you need to know how to spot them […]

Everyone likes receiving something for free, which is why these days any company worth its salt gives something away to their loyal customers as a thank you for their custom. As a salon owner it is important that you also adopt such practices, however at the same time you don’t want it to have too […]

Here at Nova Insurance we often provide tradesmen advice on how they can improve their businesses, but what about their customers? In order for a tradesman to complete a job quickly, easily and cheaply customers need to know how to work with them, so here we look at how you can find the best trade […]

These days, customers expect to receive an ‘experience’ when they visit a salon, that way they feel like they are getting value for money, as well as time out of their day to day lives to pamper themselves. With the recession leading to most people having less disposable income you can understand why when someone […]

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for shop and salon owners to come up with new promotions and decorate their premises. This is why we are giving away a pink Pop-Up Diamond Candle to help one lucky winner make their business look and feel even more romantic!

There are many hairdressers, beauticians and nail technicians that instead of working in a salon choose to be self-employed. Being a self-employed hair and beauty therapist has a number of benefits, such as being able to choose your own schedule, pricings, and customers. However, there are also some downsides, including the fact that you have […]

Winter is officially on its way, and already there is a definite chill in the air, which is why we are giving away an original Snuggie to one lucky winner on Twitter! Whether you are a tradesmen, beautician or salon owner we can guarantee that you will love coming home and wrapping up in your […]

Being a skilled tradesman doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to get work; in fact more and more young people are now choosing to take up vocational courses instead of going to university which means competition is getting even fiercer. In order to stay ahead of the pack it’s therefore essential for all tradesmen to actively […]

Here at Nova Insurance we know that tradesmen, beauticians and shop owners often have to eat on the go, which usually means a soggy sandwich or a less than ripe salad. Well not anymore, as we are giving away a Freeze & Go Lunch Bag that will keep your lunch cool for up to 10 […]