Christmas is one of the busiest times of the years for salon owners, and over the next few weeks most will be fully booked. However, after the inevitable rush there comes a time where you will close your doors so you and your staff can enjoy the festive period. Closing your shop is something you […]

If you run your own tradesmen business you will often find yourself with a huge number of tasks to manage in a short amount of time. Having a thriving business with a number of jobs on the go is essential for any trade business’s success, however this can lead to a lot of stress and […]

Over the past few years the popularity of injectable beauty treatments has increased, with many people emulating celebrities which use Botox and fillers on a regular basis. However, leading plastic surgeons have criticised the lax regulations concerning who is allowed to perform injectable procedures, with one review claiming that they are the “next crisis waiting […]

With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to start shopping for presents, however this can often be difficult if you work full time as a tradesmen, beautician, or shop owner! So to make things that little bit easier Nova Insurance are giving away a £25 John Lewis Gift Voucher in our Facebook competition!

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 […]

Hiring the right staff for you salon can make a huge difference to your business as it means that you will be able to offer a range of services to your clients and provide excellent results. As most salon owners know, once a customer likes a certain member of your staff they will tend to […]

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 […]

There are a considerable amount of people who have said to themselves at one point or another that they should get into the trade business. These people seem to have a natural talent for manual skills, yet have not put them to good use as they think that starting their own business would be too […]

Its’ one of the most anticipated events in the fashion calendar, however London Fashion Week isn’t just about the clothes as designers spend hours deciding hair and make-up styles for their shows. These styles often dictate what will be popular next season, meaning that beauticians and salon owners need to make sure they know what […]

If you are a tradesmen, beautician, or own your own shop then you will know how important it is to always be on time. However, now that it’s starting to get darker getting up in the morning is becoming that much harder! This is why Nova Insurance is giving away a flip alarm clock to […]