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This page contains an archive of all entries posted to Hairdressers Journal Interactive in the British Hairdressing Business Awards category. They are listed from newest to oldest.
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Celebrating Hairdressing's Business Brains
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Emma S.
Dated: June 10, 2009 8:48 AM
Dated: June 10, 2009 8:48 AM
The British Hairdressing Business Awards
They are the perfect platform to acknowledge the genius forces that ensure so many salons run like clockwork.
Its dedicated sponsors are only too aware of the importance of business acumen within the hair industry.
Here they explain the importance of recognising hairdressing's movers and shakers.
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Winning Advice for the British Hairdressing Business Awards
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Ruth
Dated: June 8, 2009 9:04 AM
Dated: June 8, 2009 9:04 AM
HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards reward and recognise individuals and salons that shine with business acumen. With 13 categories, from Salon Team to Junior of the Year, there is an award for all your team to enter.
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Tags: British Hairdressing Business Awards , Clipso , Michael Van Clarke , Rush , Zoology
Business Director of the Year Shares His Wisdom
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Kate
Dated: May 30, 2009 4:19 PM
The British Hairdressing Business Awards have something for staff at every stage of their career and salons and groups of every size.
For those starting out in the industry, the Junior of the Year Award can open doors and bring new opportunities; while the Business Director Award is fiercely competed by the brightest business minds in the industry.
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Why You Should Enter HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards
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Ruth
Dated: May 12, 2009 1:02 PM
Behind every successful business is an army of people working hard behind the scenes to ensure targets are hit, teams are motivated and the brand appears organised and professional. HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards recognises the work these people do and the crucial role they play in making British hairdressing the industry it is today. "It is vital that salons enter into the awards as it is an excellent opportunity to portray the positive aspects of a business and for these assets to be recognised within the industry," says HJ's publisher/editor-in-chief Jayne Lewis-Orr. "Winning an award or being nominated in a category offers recognition to the unsung heroes of our industry."
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Essential Advice for Entering HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards
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Ruth
Dated: May 5, 2009 9:58 AM
Thinking of entering this year's HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards? Sponsors of the awards offer this invaluable advice for putting together a winning entry.
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British Hairdressing Business Awards 2009
Posted by
Kate
Dated: April 6, 2009 9:50 AM
HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards reward and recognise individuals and salons that excel in the business of professional hairdressing.
With categories to acknowledge the professionalism and skills of the salon assistants and managers, through to the business directors and the teams that epitomise all that is good about the hairdressing industry - there is a category that recognises you and your team.
Download your entry British Hairdressing Business Awards Entry Form
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Manager of the Year Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 4:57 PM
This British Hairdressing Business Awards category is open to salon managers or anyone who manages a team within a salon.
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Training Award Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 4:33 PM
The British Hairdressing Business Awards Training Award is open to a salon or group of salons, which train up to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
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Salon Team of the Year Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 4:15 PM
Salon Team of the Year can be won by any salon that has more than three team members.
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Salon of the Year 2 Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 4:11 PM
This category is open to single salons (not salon groups) with an annual turnover up to £350K.
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Salon of the Year 1 Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 3:58 PM
This category is open to single salons (not groups) with an annual turnover in excess of £350K.
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Salon Design of the Year Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 3:55 PM
The winner of the category must have redesigned an existing salon or designed a new salon in the past 18 months,
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Retail Salon of the Year Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 3:45 PM
This award recognises the salons with an extraordinary record when it comes to displaying, recommending and selling professional haircare.
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Marketing Award Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 3:32 PM
This award goes to a salon that can demonstrate and outstanding marketing strategy that has benefitted their business.
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Junior of the Year Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 4:29 PM
For juniors or assistants who have been training for a maximum of three years.
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Independent Salon - Business Newcomer Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 3:50 PM
Open to new independent salons that have been open for a maximum of two years.
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Customer Care Award Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 3:43 PM
Customer Care Award is for salons who can show that their customer care policy has contributed to their success.
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Innovation/Website of the Year Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 3:18 PM
Innovation of the Year/Website of the Year is open to any salon with an innovative website or anyone who has put into practice an idea or launched a product which is new to the hairdressing industry.
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Business Director of the Year Past Winners
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 2:53 PM
The British Hairdressing Business Awards Business Director of the Year is the person (or people) who is the driving force behind a top hairdresser or salon.
He/she would have developed new ideas and strategies for the business and will have moved the salon/hairdresser forward by demonstrating forward thinking, entrepreneurial business skills that maximise on the media opportunities available.
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The British Hairdressing Business Awards: Great for Business
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 9:48 AM
Few feelings beat the buzz of being recognised by your peers and scooping an award at the British Hairdressing Business Awards.
And when there the excitement of the night trails off, there's a new warm glow as you realise the huge impact the award can have on your business.
The British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008 winners reflect of the effects that winning has had on them and their businesses.
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British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008 - Highlights
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Alex
Dated: September 17, 2008 1:03 PM
While HJ's British Hairdressing Awards celebrate creativity, HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards are about recognising commercial excellence within the hair industry.
This year's event, the tenth British Hairdressing Business Awards, recognised the commercial contribution made at every level, from salon junior to director, within major salon groups and independent operators.
But the night itself was not all work and no play - far from it.
Some of the biggest names in hairdressing - and many who are destined to be future stars - arrived in their most glamorous gear for an evening of champagne, delicious food and, of course, a large dose of nail-biting tension.
Here's a brief insight into some of the highlights of the night...
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British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008 Winners
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Kate
Dated: September 9, 2008 10:51 AM
Once again British hairdressing has shown that it is second to none when it comes to glitz and glamour at the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008.
Set in the swanky surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel, the industry's leading lights, as well as up and coming talents and representatives from many hair industry manufacturers gathered to celebrate haidressing's brilliant business minds.
And while British Hairdressing is most celebrated for it's creativity and boundary pushing, the evening recognises that talent and flair can only prosper with the backing of dedication, movivation and great business acumen.
Introducing the Awards, now in their 10th year, Jayne Lewis-Orr, publisher/editor-in-chief of HJ said: "We had a record number of entries and they were of an exceptional standard. All of the finalists should be really proud of themselves."
Jayne was joined on stage by Watchdog presenter Nicky Campbell, who praised British Hairdressing for "providing for customers and giving a superb service to customers."
He added: "These awards are for people who have shown a positive approach to business success, innovation, achievement and business acumen.
Andrew Phouli of Rush London walked away with the biggest award of the night for Business Director of the year, while the other British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008 winners were:
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A Meeting of Hairdressing Business Minds
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Kate
Dated: September 1, 2008 2:01 PM
British Hairdressing Business Awards Business Directors of the Year 2007, Alan and Linda Stewart are the directors of Scotland's most successful hair salon group Rainbow Room International.
The astute duo put a strong emphasis on training and education and the belief that you should never stop learning; so naturally they were happy to share the benefit of their wisdom with this year's Business Director of the Year finalists.
Here's what the acclaimed hairdressing business minds had to say:
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British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008 Finalists
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Kate
Dated: July 18, 2008 8:45 AM
The first round of HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards has been completed and the finalists have been selected.
These are the finalists who are in with a chance of glory at the prestigious awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on September 8.
Innovation/Website of the Year
Sponsored by REM
- Ramsay & Johnson, Sunderland
- 10 Hairdressing, Hull, Yorkshire
- Mahogany Hairdressing, London
- Rae Palmer Hairdressing, Southsea, Hampshire
- Tangle Teezer, London
- Barrie Stephen Hair, Leicester
- city.boy Limited, Barking, Essex
- The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Retail Salon of the Year
Sponsored by TIGI
- Hair @ Jibe, Carlisle, Cumbria
- Yazz Number One Hair Studio, Leeds
- Frances Hunter Hair & Beauty, Stirling
- Migele Experience, Kirkcaldy, Fife
Salon of the Year 1
Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
- Mark Leeson Hair Body & Mind, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Cream, Gloucester - Goldsworthy's, Swindon, Wiltshire
- The Colour Room, Stockport, Cheshire
- The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Manager of the Year
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
- Hannah Thomas, Mamouchi, Truro, Cornwall
- Tracy McCullough, Zoology, Wanstead, London
- Louise Smith, Toni & Guy, Salisbury, Wiltshire
- Mark Woolley, Electric, Brighton
- Victor Pajak, Headquarters Hair Salon, Kingson-upon-Thames, Surrey
- William Foran, Hair 4 U, Chorley, Lancashire
Independent Salon - Business Newcomer
Sponsored by Great Lengths
- Andrea Beers Ltd, Kidderminster
- Louisa Snowsill Ltd, Kensington, London
- Sutherland & Barnett, Nottingham
- hug8, Uxbridge, Middlesex
- Ikasu, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands
- The Lounge, Brentwood, Essex
Salon Design Award
Sponsored by Welonda
- Lara Johnson Lifestyle, Mumbles, Swansea
- Zappas, Wokingham, Berkshire
- Ikasu, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands
- hob salons, Camden Lock, London
- The Lounge, Brentwood, Essex
- The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Reds Hair & Beauty, Sunderland
Customer Care
Sponsored by Kérastase
- Pure Aveda Lifestyle, Swansea
- Hooker & Young, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Migele Experience, Kirkcaldy, Fife
- Hair Oasis, Pitsea, Essex
- The Colour Room, Stockport, Cheshire
- The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Marketing Award
Sponsored by Kemøn
- Sarah Hodge Hairdressers, Taunton, Somerset
- The Lounge, Truro, Cornwall
- Reflections, Clifton, Bristol
- Voodou, Liverpool
- hug8, Uxbridge, Middlesex
- Michael Van Clarke, London
- Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Training Award
Sponsored by Wella Professionals
- Hair Ott, Cosham, Portsmouth Ellen Conlin Hair & Beauty, Glasgow
- Marc Antoni, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
- Keith Hall Hairdressing, Long Eaton, Nottingham
- Michael Van Clarke, London
- Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
- hob salons, London
Junior of the Year
Sponsored by Fudge
- Daniel Bonar, Hooker & Young, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Joshua Goldsworthy, Goldsworthy's, Swindon, Wiltshire
- Lauren Arstall, The Colour Room, Stockport, Cheshire
- Ellie Stevens, seanhanna, Wimbledon, London
- Niki Moores, Michael Van Clarke, London
- Jake Unger, hob salons, Camden Lock, London
Salon of the Year 2
Sponsored by Clynol Salon Exclusive
- Pure Aveda Lifestyle, Swansea
- Clipso London, London
- Smile, Ascot
Salon Team Of the Year
Sponsored by Racoon International
- Review, Petersfield, Hampshire
- Barrie Stephen Hair, Leicester
- Headquarters Hair Salon, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
- Gina Conway Aveda Lifestyle Salon, London
- Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
- Mamouchi, Truro, Cornwall
Business Director of the Year
Sponsored by HJ
- Ken Picton, Ken Picton, Cardiff
- Andrew Phouli, Rush London, Croydon, Surrey
- Phil Smith, Toni & Guy, Salisbury, Wiltshire
- Lisa Shepherd, Lisa Shepherd Salons, Kidderminster
- Tracey Devine, Angels, Aberdeen
- Scott Smurfthwaite, Cream, Gloucester
- Barrie Stephen, Barrie Stephen Hair, Leicester
British Hairdressing Business Awards 2007
HJ's Business Directors of The Year Talk Business
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Kate
Dated: May 23, 2008 2:58 PM
Founders of Rainbow Room International, Alan and Linda Stewart, have achieved tremendous success in the 29 years they've been in business. But being crowned Business Directors of the Year at HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards last year has helped take their expanding enterprise - which comprises a chain of 12 salons across Scotland and a thriving training academy - to even greater heights.
We caught up with Linda to find out how the award has benefited the business, and to hear how the dynamic duo has achieved such success.
How has winning HJ's 2007 Business Directors of the Year award affected Rainbow Room International?
Winning has definitely helped us build on our highly regarded reputation. This is thanks to positive coverage in the Scottish press, which has increased our local profile and added fantastic credibility to our trade. Winning such a prestigious award also helps with recruitment, which is essential to our continued growth. And it's also been fantastic for team morale, as every salon in the group has a great sense of pride in being associated with a successful company.
What have been some of your key career highlights since the win?
It's been very exciting to launch our own online live bookings system, with secure payment facilities. Our website and online appointment request service has always been popular with clients, and offering a secure online appointment booking facility was the next logical step. Our clients can now make an appointment via the internet, and change or amend their booking up to 48 hours before their visit. It's a unique service that provides our clients with greater choice and flexibility. We're also in the latter stages of planning a new franchise salon to expand the group even further.
How have you used your business director expertise within the wider hairdressing industry?
We run popular business courses in our Glasgow academy and winning has helped us market this training.
We've also built up relationships with other salons throughout the UK, the owners of which call us from time to time for guidance or advice, which we're only too happy to provide.
One of the cornerstones of our success is that we have an 'open door' policy - any salon is welcome to come and view our operation, and find out more about the way we run our salons and academy.
Looking back at your career, what lessons have you learned?
Opening our second salon wasn't easy. The concept was for it to be an advanced training school as well as a salon.
We had almost no budget to cover advertising and promotion, so we were spending a lot of money on photographs and taking part in shows, which was costing us more than we were getting paid.
We took a step back to analyse our biggest strength - training - and developed a plan to use the salon/school for clients from Monday to Saturday, and every Sunday we would open too, so Alan and I could run cutting seminars.
The Sunday seminars would be straight profit as we would not pay ourselves and this helped to repay the money we had borrowed from our bank. We were full every Sunday and after a year when we didn't have a single day off, we were in profit.
We hadn't understood profit and loss, or cash flows, and had failed to plan, but it was our artistic and teaching abilities that pulled us through.
From then on we made the decision to learn about business in-depth. We became business junkies, attending seminars, reading books and watching tapes of business gurus every night.
We never want to put our team or ourselves at risk again. Now, we always have a plan A, B and C and we have made sure we are financially stable.
How can salon owners balance management and running a business with inspiring creativity within their team?
Take the time to have a good look at your business and work out what you're really good at, what your strengths are and what creates the most value. We have systems for everything in place within the company, and with good time management, it's possible to multi-task. Sometimes you need to look at all the tasks that need tackling in the salon, and get someone else in to help, who has expertise in the areas you're not so strong in.
What five top tips would you offer other salon owners as essential for business success?
- Have a vision and don't compromise on your values or standards
- Have a detailed plan to cover the vital areas of finance, people management, training and marketing. Plans do change but, ultimately, you need to know what you are trying to achieve
- Don't be afraid to take risks, as long as they are calculated risks
- Have systems in place for everything
- Train, evaluate, monitor and reward your team.
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Uncovering Young Talent
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Kate
Dated: April 29, 2008 10:17 AM
Young talent is the future of the hairdressing industry, and at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards, the Junior of the Year category recognises just that.
Every year, judges pore over hundreds of entries from ultra-enthusiastic, up-and-coming hairdressers, who have embarked on the first step of their careers. With so many budding stars to choose from, picking the candidate that shines the brightest is never easy, but those who have seized opportunities and thrown themselves into the profession with passion stand out from the crowd.
The rookie recruits who make it to the shortlist on the night are those in which HJ’s panel of experienced industry judges have seen something truly special. Many of them have gone on to achieve tremendous career success since their names flashed up on the big screens at the glittering event while others have left the industry.
And for the winners, stepping onstage to collect their prize – often to the biggest round of applause of the night – is a moment to treasure for a lifetime.
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How to Impress at the British Hairdressing Business Awards
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Kate
Dated: April 24, 2008 2:42 PM
Putting together an entry for the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008? Then you'll want to impress the judges.
Here's what the sponsors are looking for in an entry for their categories.
Download your entry form for the 2008 British Hairdressing Business Awards
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The British Hairdressing Business Awards Are Back
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Kate
Dated: March 20, 2008 5:30 PM
HJ launched the British Hairdressing Business Awards in 1999 to reward and recognise individuals and salons that excel in the business of professional hairdressing.
With categories to acknowledge the professionalism and skills of the salon assistants and managers through to the business directors and the teams that epitomise all that is good about the hairdressing industry – there is a category that recognises you and your team.
The final will be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on Monday 8th September.
British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008
Entry Guidelines
Rules and Regulations
Download Entry Form
British Hairdressing Business Awards Category Criteria
Customer Care Award - sponsored by Kérastase
Junior of the Year - sponsored by Fudge
Manager of the Year - sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
Innovation of the Year/Website of the Year - sponsored by REM
Salon Design of the Year - sponsored by Welonda
Independent Salon - Business Newcomer - sponsored by Great Lengths
Salon Team of the Year - sponsored by Racoon International
Training Award - sponsored by Wella Professionals
Salon of the Year 1 - sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
Salon of the Year 2 - sponsored by Clynol
Retail Salon of the Year - sponsored by TIGI
Marketing Award - sponsored by Kemøn
Business Director of the Year - sponsored by Hairdressers Journal International
Download British Hairdressing Business Awards Entry Form
British Hairdressing Business Awards 2007
2007 winners
Champagne reception photos
Award winners photos
Party photos
For more information on how to enter, or to book tickets at the awards evening please contact Dan Eversfield on 020 8652 8845.
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Enter the British Hairdressing Business Awards
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Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 3:08 PM
Rules And Regulations
- To enter the British Hairdressing Business Awards, you need to submit a written presentation that clearly answers the criteria for the category you are entering.
- The entry should be clearly presented, visually pleasing but concise and easy for the judging panel to read.
- Most categories request an opening statement of no more than 600 words (although this can vary, so please check category), which will provide a summary of key points which set you apart from your competition.
- In addition to your opening statement you must answer the criteria as set out under each category.
- Attachments to your entry are acceptable.
- Complete and return the Entry Form (these will be available from HJi in the coming weeks). A completed entry form must accompany each entry (please place at the front). Emailed entries are not accepted.
- Mark the envelope clearly with your name and the category you are entering.
- Separate written entries must be submitted for each category. Photocopies of the entry form can be used.
- All entries must be received by 5pm on Friday 20th June 2008
The Judging
The judging panel will be made up of key independent figures within the hairdressing industry and a representative from each of the sponsoring companies. A further round of judging will comprise of mystery customers and telephone calls.
Salon visits will also be made where appropriate and interviews as conducted in some categories
Finalists
After the judging, each entrant will receive a letter.
Finalists will be asked to supply photographs for the audio-visual presentation which will be shown at the Awards ceremony. These should be of good quality and depict the image of you and/or your salon.
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Marketing Award
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Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 3:08 PM
Sponsored by Kemøn
This category is open to any salon.
Opening Statement
Describe your brand image and how this has evolved
Aims and Objectives
Describe your approach when putting together your marketing strategy
Unique Points
How does your marketing strategy differ from others?
Proof of Success
- Provide an example of a successful marketing campaign and include costs and evidence
Evaluation
How do you measure, monitor and evaluate your marketing plan?
- Include evidence to justify your statement
Budget
What is your marketing budget and how much is spent on:
- Local Advertising
- Client Incentive Schemes
- Salon Stationery
- Other (please state what "other" refers to)
Inclusions
- Include examples of promotional material used for marketing purposes
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Innovation of the year / Website of the Year
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 1:00 PM
Sponsored by REM
This category is open to any salon with an innovative website or anyone who has put into practice an idea or launched a product which is new to the hairdressing industry.
Concepts and Products Entry Criteria
Opening Statement What is the concept or product you are entering for the award and why do you feel it is innovative?Objectives
Why do you feel the concept or product is useful to the industry?
What are your aims for the concept or product?
Success Criteria
How have you measured the success of the concept or product?
- Show evidence of that success
Promotion
How have you promoted the concept or product?
- Include any internal or external promotional material used
- If submitting a product, please supply a sample
Website Entry Criteria
Opening Statement
Explain why you feel your website is innovative and stands out from others
Objectives
Why do you feel a website was necessary for your business?
- Please give your website address
- State the budget spent on the website
What were your aims and objectives in launching the site?
Evaluation
How have you measured the success of your site?
- Provide evidence
Marketing
How have you marketed your website since its inception?
- Include copies of any marketing material used to encourage use of the website
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Salon of the Year – 2
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:48 PM
Sponsored by Clynol Salon Exclusive
This category is open to salons with an annual turnover up to £350K. (This turnover relates to a single salon and not a group)
Opening Statement
Why do you feel your salon is worthy of this award?
Turnover
Show in graph form the annual turnover of the salon for the last two financial years and show in graph form the level of gross profit during the same years
Customer Care
Using bullet points, list the policies you have in place to ensure good customer relations
Complaints Procedure
Using bullet points, list the guidelines you have in place when dealing with customer complaints
Promotion and Marketing
Using bullet points, list the promotional and marketing activity which has taken place during the past year
- Include examples
Aims and Objectives
Using bullet points, list the key aims and objectives of your marketing and promotional plans
Staff
- Enclose a completed assessment form that you would use to monitor staff performance
Training
Using bullet points, list the key elements of your training policy
Career Opportunities
What career opportunities are offered to staff?
- Include examples
Inclusions
- Include photographs of the exterior and interior of the salon
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Salon of the Year – 1
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:37 PM
Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
This category is open to salons with an annual turnover in excess of £350K. (This relates to a single salon and not a group)
Opening Statement
Why do you feel your salon is worthy of this award?
Turnover
Show in graph form the annual turnover of the salon for the last two financial years and show in graph form the level of gross profit during the same years
Customer Care
Using bullet points, list the policies you have in place to ensure good customer relations
Complaints Procedure
Using bullet points, list the guidelines you have in place when dealing with customer complaints
Promotion and Marketing Activity
Using bullet points, list the promotional and marketing activity which has taken place during the past year
- Include examples
Aims and Objectives
Using bullet points, list the key aims and objectives of your marketing and promotional plans
Staff
- Enclose a completed assessment form that you have used to monitor performance
Training
Using bullet points, list the key elements of your training policy
Career Opportunities
What career opportunities are offered to staff?
- Include examples
Inclusions
- Include photographs of the exterior and interior of the salon
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Retail Salon of the Year
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:34 PM
Sponsored by TIGI
Opening Statement
Why do you believe your salon should win this award?
Policies and Programmes
What policies and programmes do you have in place for achieving retail sales revenue?
- Please supply evidence of retail sales turnover for the past two years
Creative Initiatives
What creative initiatives have you implemented in addition to manufacturer led initiatives, which have contributed to a significant growth in retail sales?
- Please show evidence of growth in profit for retail sales for the past two years
Staff Incentive Schemes
What staff incentive schemes do you run, apart from manufacturer led schemes, to encourage your team to constantly support your retail policies?
- Please supply evidence
Implementation of Staff Schemes
How have those schemes been implemented?
- Please supply evidence
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Customer Care
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:28 PM
Sponsored by Kérastase
To enter this award you will need to provide evidence of how your customer care policy has contributed to your success.
Opening Statement
Explain what you think customer care means and say why you feel your customer care is second to none.
Meeting Customer Needs
Explain how you decide on your customer care programme from a client’s point of view.
Show what elements of customer care you have in place for your client’s journey through the salon.
What would make a potential new client believe he/she is going to get excellent customer care when they walk through the door on their first visit?
Evaluation of Methods
Show how you ensure your team implement your customer care programme.
Show what methods you use to evaluate your team’s success in implementing all the customer care requirements.
- Please provide evidence
Show what methods you use to ensure your customer care policy is meeting the needs of your clients and say how often you re-evaluate your customer’s needs
- Please provide evidence
Contribution to Success
What specific areas of your customer care policy have most contributed to your success in business?
Repeat Business
What percentage of your clients return to the salon?
- Please provide evidence
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Training Award
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:19 PM
Sponsored by Wella Professionals
This category is open to a salon or group of salons, which train up to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Opening Statement
Why do you feel your training policy is superior and why should your salon win this award?
Training Policy
Give a brief description of your training policy and explain the structure of it
Implementation
How do you implement the training programme?
- Provide evidence
Meeting NVQ or Equivalent
How do you ensure you meet the NVQ or equivalent criteria?
- Provide evidence
Appraisal
What appraisal systems do you have in place?
- Include real examples of appraisal methods used
Evaluation
What methods of evaluation and feedback do you use?
- Include a real example of a trainee’s programme, assessment and feedback
Staff Recognition
What methods do you use to give staff recognition?
- Include examples of reward schemes
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Salon Design Award
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:16 PM
Sponsored by Welonda
Entrants to this category must have either re-designed an existing salon or designed a new salon in the last 18 months. The new or re-designed salon must have been trading for a minimum of six months by the end of June 2007.
Aims and Objectives
What were your aims and objectives for selecting the salon design used?
Aims and Objectives Achieved
Explain how the finished design has met your aims and objectives and show examples
Budget
What was the initial budget for the design and what was the final expenditure?
Features
What are the main features of your design and why were they chosen?
- Supply photographs
Growth in Turnover
What has the salon turnover been in the six months since the re-design/opening?
- Please show this month-by-month and include evidence
- If you are submitting a re-design please show comparisonsin turnover, before and after the re-design?
Inclusions
- Before, during and after photographs if available
- A photograph of the interior of the salon after completion
- A photograph of the exterior of the salon
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Manager of the Year
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Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:11 PM
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
This category is open to salon managers or anyone who manages a team within a salon.
The entry must be based on managing a single salon.
Opening Statement
Why do you feel you deserve the title of Manager of the Year?
Management Skills
How do you approach your job as manager of the salon?
- Cover all aspects of management skills as you see them
Managing a Team
Give a brief case history of how you have managed a team
- Provide evidence as justification of any claims made
Management Strengths
What have you done differently from others in managing your salon?
Innovative Skills
Give examples of innovative actions you have taken in managing your business and the outcome these have realised
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Junior of the Year
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:08 PM
Sponsored by Fudge
This category is open to any junior or assistant who has been in training for a maximum of three years up to the end of June 2007. The entry should be submitted by the junior/assistant themselves but with the help of the salon owner/manager.
Opening Statement
Why did you choose hairdressing as your career and what are your aspirations for the future?
- State number of years you have been hairdressing
Training
What training have you received from the salon you work in and what do you feel you have gained from this training?
- List courses attended
- List any qualifications gained
Goals
Who in the industry do you admire and why?
Special Activities
What special activities have you been involved in such as shows or salon promotions and what role did you play in them?
Inclusions
- Include two photographs showing your creative skills and attach to each one a short description of how you achieved the results. These must be endorsed by the salon owner/manager stating that they are the work of the entrant.
- Include three client testimonials
- Include copies of any training certificates
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Business Director of the Year
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 12:03 PM
Sponsored by Hairdressers Journal International
A business director/s is the person who is the driving force behind a top hairdresser or salon. He/she would have developed new ideas and strategies for the business and will have moved the salon/hairdresser forward by demonstrating forward thinking, entrepreneurial business skills that maximise on the media opportunities available.
(A joint entry may consist of a maximum of three directors)
The entry should cover the following and should include evidence to justify any claims made.
Details of Achievements
Please list and give a brief description of the director’s main achievements within the salon
Motivational Skills
Describe how the director’s motivational skills have contributed either to a hairdresser’s success or to that of the salon
Entrepreneurial Skills
Describe how the director has used entrepreneurial skills to gain recognition for either a particular hairdresser or salon/s
Business Acumen
What skills has the director brought to the salon, which have had a positive effect on the running of the business?
The Industry
Describe any special attributes the director has, which has given him/her respect within the hairdressing industry
Activities Beyond the Salon
List any additional activities that the director is involved in within the industry
Inclusions
- Supply a good and up-to-date photograph of the entrant
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British Hairdressing Business Awards: Salon Team of the Year
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 11:50 AM
Sponsored by Racoon International
This category is open to any salon with three or more employees.
Opening Statement
Explain why you feel your team deserves this award
The Team’s Strengths
What do you feel your team offers and what makes your team special?
Contribution to the Team
How many people are in your team and what does each of them contribute to the team?
Team Building Activities
What team building activities and/or initiatives do you have in place to ensure team integration and motivation?
- Provide evidence
Team Activities
What new activities have you undertaken as a team?
Please give a short description of how you worked as a team to put these together
Inclusions
- Include a team photograph
- Include examples of external PR which relates to your team.
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British Hairdressing Business Awards Entry Guidelines
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 11:44 AM
Step 1
Choosing Your Category or Categories- Read the entry form thoroughly.
- Select the category or categories that are most appropriate for you to enter.
- Ensure that you understand the criteria for your category.
- If you have any questions, telephone Dan Eversfield on 020 8652 8845.
Step 2
Putting Your Entry Together- Keep your entry simple.
- Try to keep to an A4 format.
- In your opening statement, attract the judges’ attention by highlighting anything unique about you or your salon business, and also use this to demonstrate the ambience of your salon and your personality to the judges.
- Ensure that each of the bullet points within your category’s criteria is answered clearly.
- Use bullet points within your entry to help the judges find relevant information easily.
- Where possible, use the criteria statements to head up the page that will be answering that point.
- Ensure that all additional information, ie, photographs, are all secured safely in your entry folder.
- If you are entering more than one category make sure that each entry is unique in its content. The judges can get familiar with repeated entries.
- Photographs should be of a good quality.
- Where possible, use attachments to provide evidence to back up any statements you have made.
- Judges are looking for answers to all criteria.
- Get a friend to read your entry with an open mind - and let them offer constructive criticism.
Step 3
Sending in Your Entry- Ensure your entry meets the deadline of Friday 20th June 2008.
- If you would like your entry returned, please include a cheque (made payable to Reed Business Information Ltd) for £12 to cover administration, postage and packing.
Step 4
JudgingFirst Round Judging
- Each sponsoring company representatives on the will be judged by at sponsoring companies.
- Each judge scores individually.
- All scores are added six entries will be put second round.
Second Round Judging
Mystery Visits
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British Hairdressing Business: Independent Salon - Business Newcomer
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2008 11:25 AM
Sponsored by: Great Lengths
This category is open to owners of new independent salons who have been in operation for a maximum of two years by the end of June 2007.
Opening Statement
Why did you decide to open a salon?
Aims
What was your aim when you started out in business?
Goals
What are your aspirations for the future?
Implementation
What methods have you used to achieve growth in your gross turnover?
- Provide evidence
Factors of Success
What has been the main contributing factor in your success?
Evaluation
How do you measure your success?
- Provide evidence
Budget
What was your set-up budget and how much was used for:
- Building/Refurbishment Work
- Marketing/Advertising
- Staff Recruitment
- Other (Please say what ‘other’ relates to)
Inclusions
- Enclose photographs of the interior and exterior of your salon
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The British Hairdressing Business Awards In Pictures
Posted by
Kate
Dated: September 18, 2007 3:31 PM
More than 950 guests, including some of the biggest names in the industry, arrived at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on Monday 10 September, for HJ’s 2007 British Hairdressing Business Awards.
The evening celebrated those whose business acumen has helped raise levels of excellence both within their own enterprises and within the industry.
The awards, now in its ninth year, recognise staff at all levels of hairdressing, from juniors to business directors, and have become a benchmark for achievement in business.
The night was also a fantastic opportunity to network with the current and future stars of the industry, with plenty of time for socialising before the awards ceremony and partying afterwards.
Guests chatted over champagne cocktails at the reception, and the buzz continued throughout the four-course meal.
Champagne Reception Pics | Awards Pics | Party Pics | Video
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British Hairdressing Business Awards In Pictures
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Kate
Dated: September 16, 2007 12:39 PM
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British Hairdressing Business Awards In Pictures (Con'td)
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Dated: September 16, 2007 12:29 PM
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British Hairdressing Business Awards - Video
Posted by
Kate
Dated: September 11, 2007 4:57 PM
Alan and Linda Stewart from Rainbow Room International and Victor Pajak from Headquarters were inducted to the British Hairdressing Business Awards Hall of Fame in a night of glitz and glamour at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.
The trio received the prestigious accolade, having lifted the Salon of the Year and Training Awards, respectively, on three separate occasions.
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British Hairdressing Business Awards Finalists
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Kate
Dated: August 15, 2007 12:43 PM
The major hairdressing manufacturers join forces to promote business excellence in hairdressing on Monday September 10 at the British Hairdressing Business Awards.
These awards recognise professionalism by businesses and individuals who help to make the British hair industry the success it is today.
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