For a complete list of the 2006 winners, please click here. |
The inaugural Global Salon Business Forum & Awards took place May 30 - June 1, 2004 in London England.
The 3-day Business Forum combined advanced education, featuring numerous keynote speakers, as well as networking opportunities for the attending salon professionals representing 22 countries from throughout the world.
500+ attendees enjoyed unique celebratory functions at the Houses of
Parliament, The British Museum, a private breakfast at Harrod's, a Thames
River dinner cruise aboard a private yacht and a dazzling dessert/champagne reception at The London Design Museum. The event concluded with the fantastic Global Salon Business Awards banquet - held at the London Park Lane Hilton.
| Saturday May 29, 2004 |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Park Lane Hilton Hotel - Check in & Registration |
| 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Houses of Parliament - Award Winner Reception |
| Sunday May 30, 2004 |
| 10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
The British Museum - Global Salon Business Forum
(Speakers included Dr. Alfred E. Osborne, Jr of UCLA, Paul Finkelstein of the Regis Corporation, Alan Austin Smith of Take Control, Ltd., Klaus Peter Ochs of Intercoiffure Mondial and
Peter Mahoney of Salon Consultants International) |
| 7:00 pm |
River Thames - Dinner Cruise |
| Monday May 31, 2004 |
| 8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Harrods Department Store - Global Salon Business Forum (Speakers included Mark Briggs - Sr. Director of Marketing and Merchandising for Harrods) |
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
|
Park Lane Hilton Hotel - Networking Session |
| 8:30 pm |
The Design Museum - Champagne & Dessert Reception |
| Tuesday June 1, 2004 |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Park Lane Hilton Hotel - Global Salon Business Forum (Speakers included Lord Patrick Lichfield, Royal & Celebrity Photographer and business guru/author, Tom Peters) |
| 6:30 pm |
Park Lane Hilton Hotel - Global Salon Business Awards Banquet (Hosted by TV Personality, Leeza Gibbons) |
For a complete list of the 2006 winners, please click here. |
Salon Entrepreneur of the Year™ – Single & Multi-Unit
This coveted award recognizes the salon owners whom have achieved extraordinary success through their managerial innovation and entrepreneurship. These business owners have developed a unique and innovative culture, team, systems and strategies that make them highly successful business leaders, which is demonstrated through exceeding the performance standards in all three areas of judging criteria : Salon Leadership, Client Philosophy and General Management.
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Salon Leadership
This award recognizes the entrepreneurial leadership style of the business owner/s and the well-being and satisfaction of their employees. The key considerations include an assessment of their internal systems, such as: employee attraction and retention, innovative compensation and benefit programs, employee development, rewards and recognition.
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Client Philosophy/Marketing & Promotion
This award recognizes the philosophy, mission and vision of the salon as it relates to the customer, including an evaluation of the salons external management of the business in regard to brand and image, marketing & promotional programs, innovative customer attraction and retention programs, customer service policies, return visit initiatives, loyalty programs and incentives, as well as the active role the salon plays in community-based projects .
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Financial Management
This award recognizes the entrepreneurial background and philosophy of the owner/s and the unique culture that they have created in the salon environment and in their community. Of particular focus is an evaluation of the owners overall management skills including the financial management of the business and the success and accomplishments achieved in regards to sales, profitability, growth and sales productivity. |
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