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SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER

11:00 WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED: Everything you need to know about chair rental, presented by the NHBF

Whether you are a salon owner or looking to rent a chair, this session will cover everything you need to know about hiring/being hired and the legalities of employment. Hear from salon owners and freelancers who are already doing this successfully.

12:30 HOW TO SPEND IT!

This panel explores the essentials of salon finance, when to spend and when to save, when to invest and when to pause.This panel is top when it comes to making savvy business decisions around finances so bring your hardest budgeting questions and put them to the panel. Speakers: Colin McAndrew, Maddi Cook, Leah Durrant and Salv Mule

14:00 WHO HAS THE POWER?

This session explores the art of negotiation and how to ensure that you get the best outcome for you and your business.This panel explores common pitfalls and successful negotiation tips.

Speakers: Barrie Stephen, Melenie Tudor and Phil Smith

15:30 BUILDING A SALON BRAND

This session looks at building your brand identity, brand values, tone of voice and ensuring that your brand messaging and customer brand experience aligns.

Speakers: Nuala Morey, Robert Eaton, Nikki Neale & Becci Pell and Jo Martin

SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER

10:30 TRENDS & INFLUENCES IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY, presented by the NHBF

The NHBF has undertaken a survey into ethnicity in hair & beauty in the UK.They will be discussing the results and the factors affecting this key part of our industry, along with the trends and influences.

12:00 RECRUITMENT MATTERS

How do you attract and retain top talent? How do you bounce back when key team members move on? Taking a new view on recruitment: ensuring that change doesn’t mean catastrophe.

Speakers: Kaye Sotomi, Declan George Parkes and Tim Scott Wright

13:30 SOFTWARE SECRETS REVEALED

A session with software and content specialists to help the audience understand how salon software can be instrumental, especially when combined with social media.

Speakers: Heffy Wheeler, Sarah Brawley and Phil Jackson

15:00 TEAM TALENT

How to manage and motivate a team to bring the best out of each of them.An expert group of panellists will help the audience think about strong development plans and supportive working environments.

Speakers: Jo Irving and Hayley Jepson

16:30 RETAIL IN DETAIL

This panel will explore how to unleash the power and profit of this untapped service along with creating an online shop, harnessing the power of social media to boost your business.

Speakers: Danilo Giangreco, Gina Conway, Nicola Smyth and Kerry Mather

MONDAY 16 OCTOBER

11:00 FUTURE TECH TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS, presented by the NHBF

Great salons, barbershops and professionals embrace tech to help run a successful business. Learn about the latest and future tech you need to make your business life easier and more profitable.This also includes how to prepare for new laws, such as the switch to digital accounts in 2024 and the Big Switch Off in 2025.

12:30 SETTING SALON STRATEGY

Whether you’re a first-time solon owner, or rethinking how you run an existing business, this panel is for you. Our experts will talk you through the nitty gritty of creating a successful salon strategy, from location to budgets, identifying your USP, specialist services and target market.

Speakers: Joe Hemmings, Naomi Brooks, Siobhan & Phillip Haug and Jennifer Swain

14:00 RECESSION BUSTING

Tips and tricks to save you time and money – we have pulled together a panel who bring different and diverse experience of salon life from the group to the individual to the freelancer – there will be practical tips and great advice.

Speakers: Josh Goldsworthy, Janene Hawkins-Bush, Hellen Ward and Jamie Brooks

15:30 DIGITAL MARKETING 101

How to maximise your digital channels to turbo-boost your business – this is the skill set everyone needs to grow their business, reach an audience and measure impact. Don’t miss the gems of wisdom from our digital marketing specialists.

Speakers: Kate Woods, Sara Mann, Ayanda Soares and Fergal Doyle

TIMETABLES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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