Facility: Restricted Access

Access is key to pretty much everything in Hollywood. No matter how exclusive the restaurant, club or hotel, there will usually be an additional red rope or guest list that separates the uberconnected (or uberwealthy) from the rest of the mere industry guests. Such is the case at the VIP room at Voda Spa (www.vodaspa.com), based in the heart of Los Angeles. "It functions as a private spa within a spa," notes the Trend Watch section in the December issue of DAYSPA.More »

Management: The Economy that Stole Christmas

Many corporate holiday celebrations have been halted by one of the worst economic downturns in recent history. Major corporations, including Viacom, American Express and MTV, have announced they will downsize or cancel this year's shindig. While employees may be willing to forego a spiked eggnog or two, many are still wistfully hoping for year-end bonuses. Unfortunately, bonuses are a gift that many businesses won't be able to deliver this year. More »

Marketing: The Gift is in the Giving

Rewarding loyal clients for their business with add-on services, free products and other perks is a proven way to increase business. But before you start wrapping presents, make a firm list of clients who are worthy of acknowledgment. You can factor loyalty based on clients' frequency of visits, how much money they spend or how many technicians they visit, suggests Lisa M. Starr, senior business consultant for Wynne Business (www.wynnebusiness.com) in Saratoga, California. More »

Finance: Save Your Spa Business by Cutting Costs

Cutting costs isn't just a precaution for most small business owners right now: It's a necessity. Fortunately, this industry has already weathered a few tough economic times, and many spa and salon owners are putting into practice what they learned during leaner periods. More »

Legal: Need Deductions, Will Travel

Scrounging for this year's receipts for travel-related business expenses? Before you hunt through every file, knowing which expenses are deductible can save you a lot of time. From airfare and miles to tradeshows and cruises, Michael L. Antoline explains the basic rules for deducting expenses in his Legal Pad column appearing in the November issue of DAYSPA. More »