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AZ Big Media
From the Arizona Biltmore hosting Marilyn Monroe and providing Irving Berlin a writing platform for the iconic "White Christmas," to the Hotel Valley Ho being the first accommodation in Scottsdale to offer central air conditioning, Valley hotels and resorts have an impressive history and reputation for staying ahead of trends and upholding a top spot as an economic driver in Arizona.
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By Elizabeth Donat
Many of us want to take better care of ourselves to start the new year. Are you hoping to add some self-care rituals to your wellness routine in 2018? You owe it to yourself to add some self-loving, spa-inspired rituals for a smooth and beautiful glow all year long. Here are my top four suggestions for having a glow from head to toe. With these wellness rituals on hand, you can decide which options you will be adding to your daily or weekly routine.
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Skift
Whether or not the luxury travel industry is willing to admit it, the sector finds itself at a pivotal crossroads.
The traditional mainstays of luxury hospitality are no longer as valued as they once were, and a new way of thinking about it has emerged, making it harder than ever to know what luxury really is, and how to deliver it to guests. "I think the luxury segment is facing some really unprecedented challenges," said Bjorn Hanson, clinical professor at the NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism.
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WISH-TV
It's a spa for kids, but so much more than that. At Darling Kids Spa & More — there really is MORE. It is a place that accommodates girls ages 4 to 16 years. To encourage, entertain, embrace, and empower each and every girl that comes to the facility.
TaQuita Townsend, registered nurse, MSN Owner/Operator of Darling Kids Spa & More, tells about her mission and how a simple spa day can make a difference in the lives of many.
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— Rhonda G. Thomson, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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By D. Albert Brannen
Performance evaluations can help management improve employee performance and adjust staff expectations. However, if done improperly, performance evaluations can create more legal liability than they help to avoid. This article lists 10 practice pointers for improving your performance evaluation system in the new year. The first is to use the right form. It must be easy for managers and employees to understand. It must be simple and tailored to the jobs being reviewed.
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Entrepreneur
Guest writer James Harris writes: "I have the privilege of working with high-profile clients on a regular basis. Their expectations tend to be very different from other groups and understanding their needs will help you succeed. Preparation is the key to success when working with high-profile clients. I found the following strategies to be quite useful when selling to a customer who is considered a VIP in the community."
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Business2Community
If email marketing and social media battled it out, who would win? Social media allows businesses to meet the consumer where they are but engagement and reach are quickly dwindling. Email marketing, however, has the reach, but only if you have a large, loyal list. The truth of the matter is, combining the two provides businesses with optimal results. Here’s how to combine email marketing and social media in 2018.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
Some years, the digital marketing landscape seems to change drastically. Remember in late 2016 when Instagram launched Stories? Or 2013 when Snapchat exploded and caught the attention of brands? Well, looking at 2018, it appears we may be in the clear. So far, 2018 is shaping up to be a year where budding trends of years past come to a crescendo. These trends have been gaining momentum for so long that now your audience expects them.
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Med Sci Monit via PubMed
It is unclear whether traditional application of Kinesio taping, which produces wrinkles in the skin, is effective for improving blood circulation. This study investigated local skin temperature changes after the application of an elastic therapeutic tape using convolution and non-convolution taping methods (CTM/NCTM).
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Event Garde
Just when you thought you’ve considered generational differences from every possible angle, another new consideration crops up: How are you creating connection and engagement for millennial learners? A simple Google search would suggest that millennials are lazy, attention deficit and entitled – and that’s on a good day. But upon further inspection, as we uncover the nuances of this often-misunderstood generation, we can quickly poke holes in these myths.
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MindShift
Researchers have devoted decades to studying how to study. The research literature is frankly overwhelming. Luckily for all of us, the journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest published a review article a few years ago that remains the most comprehensive guide out there. Its 47 pages hold valuable lessons for learners of any age and any subject.
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SDSS
Whether it's for license renewal or NCEA Certified credential recertification, career development, or to increase job opportunities, the need for continuing education is a very real demand of every skin care professional. But while the benefits of continuing education are obvious, the cost is high: travel expenses; time away from home; and scheduling conflicts with work. SDSS now provides affordable, quality continuing education courses at your convenience, presented by experts in a variety of subject areas!
Start your continuing education now!
These COA Approved Webinars have been made possible by an
Unrestricted Education Grant from Universal Companies, Inc.
Webinar: Getting Noticed: Using Special Events and Education to Attract Patients
Presented by Patti Biro, BS, MEd
At the end of the webinar the SkinCare Specialist will be able to:
- List the three "Ps" of a successful a special event/educational event.
- Describe two reasons why potential patients resonate with educational seminars.
- Identify at least two potential partners who can bring value to a special event/education
- Review the key benefits for staff when special events/educational events are part of the marketing mix.
Follow these steps:
- Decide which webinar you would like to view and click on the Member or Non-member Fee.
Please note: If you are not a current SDSS member and would like to join/renew, click on the "Learn more about becoming a member." Membership payments are processed in real time and will allow you to purchase the webinars at the reduced Member Fee.
- Using a credit card, place your order with our secure shopping cart.
- When your order is processed successfully, an arrow will show you where to download the CE Registration Form for the webinar you just ordered.
- Once you have completed your download, please click the link at the bottom of the page to complete your order.
- A "Thank you for your order of the CE Webinar" page will confirm the webinar you just purchased. At the bottom of the page you will find the link "To view your CE Webinar, click here now."
Your CE Certificate will be emailed to you in 2-3 weeks. Neither the SDSS nor the COA assume responsibility for maintaining or replacing CE certificates.
Provider Accreditation
The NCEA Commission on Accreditation (COA) has approved these webinars. For more information on the Commission on Accreditation go to www.NCEACertified.org.
FIND more online CE Classes here.
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