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What's New at Spas2b

2013 is full of new and exciting directions at Spas2b!

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"This woman is so in her element as a Spa Trainer/Consultant.
I had the great honour of sitting in Mrs. Lyon's Spa Management class in 2005;
she delivered the goods then and she is still doing so today.
Spas2b is a standard bearer in the industry and Mrs. Lyon is always outstanding!!!"
M. Duncan 
 
 
 
Be sure not to miss the tons of Spa Management information in Leslie's SpaEd Blog
"My dad always told me I had an awful lot to say"    

 

 

 

April 2013 - We welcome our 62nd Country - Ethiopia

 

January 2013 - We welcome our 61st Country - British Virgin Islands

Happy New Year!  Don't miss our new Consumer Trends Blog to bring you and your business up to speed in 2013!

 

December 2012

Our Online Spa Management Courses are now CEU-Approved in Saskatchewan by the Massage Therapist Assocation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (MTAS) and in British Columbia by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMT).

 

November 2012 - We welcome our 60th Country - Aruba

Our Online Spa Management Courses are now CEU-Approved in Nova Scotia through the Massage Therapists Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) and in Prince Edward Island through the Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA).

 

Join Leading Spas of Canada and Leslie Lyon for our 'Kickin KPIs' webinar

 Leading Spas of Canada presents

KPIs – “Kickin” Performance Indicators

with Leslie Lyon

Wednesday, November 14, 2pm Eastern 

We’ll uncover our Top 10 most potent list of Kickin’ Performance Indicators (KPI’s) used to measure your spa’s actual and potential levels of success.
But we’ll take that one step further, and show you how to kick them into high gear!

  • Benchmarking with metrics plays a vital role in your businesses growth and goals plans, and how you put them to work for you can be powerful!
  • Used as positive motivators, they can accelerate staff to higher levels of performance and significantly improve your businesses bottom line...fast.
  • From proven basics to advanced metrics, we’ll provide the formulas; methods for implementation; tangible campaign strategies; and guidelines for setting up your “at a glance” reporting system.

5 attendees of this presentation will be randomly drawn by LSC/SIAC to win the
Spas2b Inc. Financial Planning Program – $169 value!

**This one of a kind industry gem includes 68 customizable Excel Spreadsheets that will walk you through every single step required to get your finances under control and your future on track. The professionally finished format is an outstanding complement for insertion directly into your Start Up Business Plan, or to simply use on a month-to-month basis as your business's chief financial reporting system (CFRS).**

 

October 2012 - We welcome our 59th Country - Maldives

Our Online Spa Management Courses are now CEU-Approved through the College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL).

 

September 2012 - We welcome our 58th Country - Serbia

 

August 2012 - Spas2b Online Distance Learning Courses now CIBTAC Endorsed

After rigorous testing, CIBTAC have awarded the Spas2b Inc. Online Spa Management Distance Learning Courses with their sought after authenticated accreditation status which classifies the Spas2b Inc. training programmes as CIBTAC Endorsed.

Now with CIBTAC's endorsement of quality assurance for the best training and Spas2b's established reputation in over 50 countries around the globe, you, your customers, your students and staff can feel secure in knowing your Spa Management credentials are recognized as being among the highest business standards in the world; tailored to provide for the requirements of the international industry.

August 2012 - We welcome our 57th Country - Netherland Antilles

 

July 2012

Leslie's SPA Blog posts this month centered around our 3-Part Series on Spa Directors.  We get so many questions each month, from those interested in becoming Spa Directors or Managers, that we decided to address these common questions and concerns.  These blog posts correspond well with Global Spa & Wellness Summit's Research on Spa Mannagement Workforce & Education: Addressing Market Gaps Survey, provided by SRI International. 

 

May 2012 - We welcome our 56th Country - Greece

 

April 2012 marked the beginning of our NEW Monthly Promos

For the month of April, when you buy any Spa Business Instant Download at full price, you'll receive your second download for half price!  Watch Shop Spas2b for ongoing promos!

 

March 2012 brought us a new Spa Management client from the Seychelle Islands - our 55th Country

We welcome our 55th Distance Learning Country this month!  The Seychelles is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean.  It is made up of 155 tropical islands; the majority of which are uninhabited...but they are definitely inhabited by some georgous spas!

 

February 2012 brought us two new Spa Management clients - our 53rd and 54th Countries

Very happy to announce that we are now in Whangarei, New Zealand and Bangkok, Thailand!


Our January 2012 Blog on Trends draws wide recognition

Our interpretation of how the 2012 Trendwatching.com Annual Trends Review could be applied to the spa industry was very well received.  It was tweeted, re-tweeted and published by: 4Hoteliers; ISPA SmartBrief where it became the #2 "clicked" story of the day; exclusive commentary with Skin Inc.; Spa Trade/American Spa; and Universal Companies.  A very big thank you to our supporters! 

 

January 2012 – Introducing the NEW Shop Spas2b eCommerce website full of Spa Management Manuals & Bus. Tools 

We listened to your requests, and have just launched an extensive new line up of Shop Spas2b Package Deals and Al a Carte Spa Business Tools, including Spa Management Manuals; Financial Reports; Templates and Training Programs.  Up until recently, we know that many of you haven't been able to easily access the educational resources needed to enhance your careers and improve your chances at success. Well, we've just changed all that. 

 

January 2012 – Introducing Leslie’s Blog  “My dad always told me I had an awful lot to say!”

 

December 2011 - Two more Spa Management clients - our 51st and 52nd Countries

Thrilled to say that we now have clients in Chatswood, Australia and Gardabaer, Iceland! 

 

November 2011 – Leslie will be introducing Debra Locker of Locker Public Relations on her Leading Spas of Canada Webinar

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about PR & Media on November 22, 2011.  Presented by 17-yr communications expert Debra Locker, this session will engage you in creating stellar Public Relations programs with three simple ingredients: Relationships, Pitches and Perseverance. From the do’s & don’ts as well as answers to questions you have been afraid to ask, Debra will help you build a framework for a successful PR program. Debra is the President of Locker Public Relations, an award-winning boutique firm. She specializes in representing skin care, spa, eco and luxury lifestyle companies. 

 

October 2011 – Leslie is now a Guest Blogger for Spa Trade by American Spa

 

October 2011 – Join Leslie and the Leading Spas of Canada for Leslie’s webinar “DIY Mini Business Audit” October 4, 2011.

Do it Yourself Mini Business Audit

“Ranking determines handling”

“Make no business decisions without knowing why you’re making them”

Not all staff members; clients; and services deserve the same treatment...they all need to EARN it!

 

This webinar is jam packed with takeaways.  Today you will discover how to analyze and identify your major problematic areas, and then install systems that will dramatically improve business outcomes.

  1. Mathematicallyidentify if your top performers are who you really thought they were;
  2. Size up what programs and subsequent tracking systems will boost front desk contribution;
  3. Identifyservice and product tiers based on factual calculations;
  4. Alignscales of pay with department scales of contribution; and staff tiers with service tiers;
  5. Gauge how your client’s profitability compares to potential LLV (life-long value) estimates;
  6. Calculateif your service prices match your market position;
  7. Determinewhat actions your high COS (cost of service) might require;
  8. Recognizemarketing dollar waste vs. opportunity;
  9. Optimizeyour floor plan and brochure for highest growth potential;
  10. Conclude if your staff wages as a percentage of services are allowing you to profit.

Most importantly: Pinpoint where your management and leadership skills need to improve for sustained staff support and business success.

Let’s start doing less of what’s not working, and more of what is, TODAY! 

 

September 2011 – Spas2b Inc. is now in 50 countries!

Congratulations to Samella Herve, Reiki Master / Teacher / Practitioner, Reflexologist and Massage Therapist (Certified CIBTAC).  Samella is from Noumea, New Caledonia, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean.  As the 50th new country to register for our Spa Management Distance Learning Program, Samella received her Spa Management Program and shipping FREE.

"Spas2b was recommended to me by a friend from Beijing. She participated in a few conferences organized by Spas2b and was very happy with them, and highly recommended the course.   I've been looking for a Spa Management Course for a long time, and I found exactly what I was looking for with Spas2b. Very clear and concise content, well organized and specially suited for my requirements."  Samella Herve

 

August  2011 - Leslie is now a Guest Blogger for Spa Insider at Universal Companies

Leslie has worked ongoing with Universal Companies since 2008, providing articles and webinars to the spa industry and business professionals. 

 

February, 2011 - Introducing Leslie's Power Tips with Spa Canada Magazine

Spa Canada Magazine and Spas2b Inc. have once again teamed up to bring you a new spa article within each 2011 magazine issue, titled "Leslie's Power Tips". These quick solutions and fast fixes have the ability to bring you instant results, allowing you to turn business pitfalls into financial winfalls!