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Why enter business awards?

Have you ever thought about entering local awards or even industry specific awards? There are so many awards for the hair and beauty industry, as well as local awards supporting small businesses. Having been a finalist over 20 awards  and … Continue reading

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Networking for Hair and Beauty Professionals

Are you part of Essex Beauty Group networking? Networking contributes to your social well-being. Networking lead to the exchange of ideas. Networking helps you make people at all professional levels. Networking boost your professional confidence. If that is not enough … Continue reading

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Self employed survival guide for the hair and beauty professional

Creating a second stream of income can not only secure your days off but be a reliable source on days like today- a snow day. Read my self employed survival guide to find out ways to add extra income. I … Continue reading

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How to start a side hustle and earn some extra income in 2022

Google shows that searches for “side hustle ideas” have increased by 326% since last year, so it seems that everybody is on the lookout to earn some extra cash in 2022. Many side businesses start off as a hobby and … Continue reading

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What is the EQA?

You may have read my previous blog on the IQA process but another term you may have heard of it is the EQA. EQA process: This is a very similar process, but an external verifier comes into the centre to … Continue reading

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What is a IQA?

Have you ever heard of your teacher mention of an IQA? Your tutor could mention you are going to be IQA’d, Or the IQA is going to visit or perhaps your work will be invigilated.  However, you may come across … Continue reading

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Rest, Recover and Research

As an entrepreneur we often work ourselves to the ground without taking any rest. We feel guilty, that we might miss out or miss an opportunity. “Opportunities become real if we can see them and seize them”  

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Thinking about training in hairdressing?

Where do you start? The course, insurance, qualification, products, marketing or clients. Take a look at some key points on my latest blog post. Accreditation for Hairdressing Training; Is the course accredited? – all training courses should be accredited with … Continue reading

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I was on a Beauty Podcast!

Last week I was invited by Debbie to be on her Beauty podcast! Beauty & The Business Beast 🎙 A podcast for the professional hair and beauty industry I jumped at the chance to join Debbie and other professionals that … Continue reading

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My Day at Professional Beauty London

Professional Beauty London is back! I am so excited to visit after many years of closed exhibitions due to Covid, and now we can shop ’til we drop again! On the 4th April I took my self into the big … Continue reading

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