Want to hear how these guys found business success?
Share and learn from other people’s business experiences at Salon Smart this April 26-27
Sharing ideas and experiences is a key part of Salon Smart – this unique networking event connects you with salon owners and other entrepreneurs whose success stories could unlock your own business potential. Appearing on this year’s Salon Smart mainstage you’ll find our best-ever line-up of business gurus, all happy to share the secrets of their success. Here’s a quick taster…
Angelo Vallillo
Winner of the Business Thinker title at Creative HEAD’s 2014 Most Wanted Awards, Angelo has not only proved he’s a force to be reckoned with in the competitive world of high-street hairdressing, the top earner at Zullo & Holland has shown his guts and gumption, too, having recently revived his boss’s languishing salon with outstanding results.
Long story short: negotiations with owner Romano Zullo (not to mention with the landlord and the bank manager, too), resulted in a stunning new salon space, a growing revenue (retail sales up 55 per cent), an almost 100 per cent client retention rate, and a thriving education business care at the new Angelo Vallillo Hair Academy. Look forward to an electrifying talk delivered by this demonstrable hairdressing hotshot. Angelo appears on the Salon Smart mainstage at 9.45am on Monday 27 April
Laura Caudery
A former marketing specialist in the luxury market, working for big brands including Burberry and Alfred Dunhill, Laura Caudery knows a thing or two about giving great service. As the award-winning director of Fetcham Park – a stunning wedding and events venue in Surrey – she has harnessed the power of social media and made it an integral part of her flourishing business. From engaging with the wedding industry ahead of launching Fetcham Park in 2011 to connecting with brides on a daily basis via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, Laura has crafted a professional, polished and personal approach to communicating with clients across all the company’s social networking platforms.
It’s all working wonders! Her unique style is securing films, photo shoots, awards, accolades and of course beautiful weddings in what is an exceptionally competitive and demanding marketplace. And, earlier this month, Fetcham Park scooped the Best Town/City Wedding Venue title at the 2015 Wedding Industry Awards. We’re excited! Laura’s standout social networking skills, not to mention her own business experience, will provide Salon Smart delegates with refreshingly real insight into how, when and why social media really does its job. Laura appears on the Salon Smart mainstage at 10.10am on Monday 27 April
Karly and Abby Whittaker
In business together “for a lifetime”, Abby and Karly Whittaker have always operated together, not only as close sisters but also as joint managing directors of family-run Sarah Hodge Hairdressing – as soon as their parents would let them! Karly’s artistic skills have helped to shape the creative direction of company, while Abby’s passion for numbers puts her firmly in charge of the books. Together, they have nurtured a fiercely loyal team working across five successful salons in the South West. Dedicated to delivering premium, on-trend services to their clients, this awesome twosome is constantly educating their staff and pouring time, money and ingenuity into morale- and productivity-boosting initiatives – one of which earned them a place at Creative HEAD’s 2014 Most Wanted Grand Final. Karly and Abby appear on the Salon Smart mainstage at 15.40pm on Sunday 26 April
Salon Smart takes place Sunday 26 and Monday 27 April at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London.
Full-event ticket – £189
• Full two-day business programme on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 April
• Three-course dinner with wine
• Four-star overnight accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch and all refreshments
• Bumper goody bag
Day pass – £99
• One-day business programme on Monday 27 April
• Lunch and all refreshments
• Bumper goody bag
What are you waiting for? Book now on 01434 610944. For more event information click here