Why do you need music in your business? (and a reminder that you need to pay for using it )



BBC Radio 1 is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year. It was certainly a 'must have' radio station to have playing in hair salons in the 1960s, and a vast improvement on the previous BBC stations (for those of you too young to remember them, you'll have to take my word for it!)

This seems like an opportune moment to remind you that these days you need to have a Performing Rights Society Licence to play music in the salon. For all the information that you need about obtaining a licence, have a look at the MCPS-PRC website. You will find the information by clicking on the Why Do You Need to Pay to Use Music? link under the Hot Topics section. You can also read research about the beneficial effects of music in the workplace on the site.

Salon International

Salon International 2007 will be held at ExCel, London, on 13th, 14th, and 15th October 2007.

A visit to the event provides a chance to see the latest hairstyles and techniques demonstated live on stage. You will also be able to view the latest products and services. For more details have a look at the event website http://www.salonexhibitions.co.uk/

British Hairdressing Business Awards

If you are interested in reading about the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2007, which took place on Monday 10 September at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, try logging on to the Hairdressers Journal International blog.

Just click on http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/events/british_hairdressing_business/

You can also view photos or a video clip of the awards, and photos of the after show party.

London Fashion Week

Tomorrow sees the start of London Fashion Week, which takes place from 15-20 September 2007.

Why not have a look at the website and read about all the events taking place? Just click on the link above.

Looking for a job?

If you are looking for a job or would like guidance on putting together a CV and covering letter, try looking on the Hairdressers Journal International website.

You can browse by category, keyword, location or salary and featured employers include Sanrizz, Trevor Sorbie, Rush, seanhanna and colourhouse. To access the jobs information on the site just click on the Jobs link on the top of the page.

National Spa Week

Did you know that September 23-30 is National Spa Week?

The Spa Business Association has created this event to highlight the health benefits of visting a spa or spa town. For more details click on either link above.

Welcome to the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Blog

Just wanted to say a big welcome to any new or returning students. My name is Dianne Hudson and I am subject librarian for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy. I will be posting details of events and other hair or beauty information via this blog.

Returning students will notice that during the Summer vacation we have changed the location of the Yellow zone at Richmond House Library. You will now find that the Yellow zone starts next to the journals area and continues in the area where the Sports and Leisure books used to be shelved. For the benefit of any new students who are wondering what the Yellow Zone is, I will give you a brief explanation. At Richmond House Library we shelve our books in subject zones, which makes it easier for you to find the books for your subject area. The Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy books are in the Yellow zone and there are yellow stickers on the side of each book.
We also have had new flat-screen computers installed during the vacation, which should make typing up your assignments that little bit easier! If you have any problems with computers in Richmond House Library, we have a technician who will be able to help you. Returning students will notice that we also have a change of technician at Richmond House, so if you need any help Gary will answer any queries for you. He will be based in the same ITSU room by the main computer area.
One last change that I need to mention, is that if you need any study support help at Richmond House you will find one of the Learning and Skills Development team in the office opposite the main Library counter. The desk where they used to be based is where you can find me, so if you need any help this is where I am.