Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) offer a membership and insurance solution for salon and mobile therapists, nail technicians, complementary therapists and nail technicians. A dedicated local-call telephone number offers industry advice, and full therapist membership includes a year’s free subscription to Guild News magazine.
For over 25 years, BABTAC has been widely recognised as one of the most influential bodies within the industry. BABTAC is a non-profit making and democratic association. Full membership includes £3million Professional Indemnity Legal Liabililty Insurance plus lots more benefits.
Formerly known as the Department for Trade & Industry, the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) produces a range of publications that are specifically designed to help those in business.
Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through regional advisors. It offers unbiased information on issues that effect your business, including employment legislation and tax advice.
The British Chambers of Commerce comprise a national network of quality-accredited Chambers of Commerce, all uniquely positioned at the heart of every business community in the UK and representing more than 100,000 businesses of all sizes in all sectors of the economy - equivalent to four million jobs. Accredited Chambers seek to represent the interests and support the competitiveness and growth of all businesses in their communities and regions.
CIBTAC is an International Examination Board responsible for the education and training of Beauty and Holistic Therapists worldwide. It has built up its reputation over 25 years and is renowned for its high levels of training and strict quality control. There are now over 150 schools in 18 countries accredited to offer the prestigious CIBTAC Awards.
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. Every Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity reliant on trained volunteers and funds to provide these vital services for local communities.
Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and services online. Produced by the Central Office of Information, Directgov provides information from across UK government departments including topics relevant to small businesses and employees such as employment rights and health and safety requirements.
Information for business owners, employers and employees on complying with the Disability Discrimination Act.
The Employment Tribunals have a public enquiry line to answer your queries, provide information about tribunal publications and explain how the tribunal system works. Although, it cannot give you legal advice, such as advising you on your claim or response.
Equality & Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission combines the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC). The Commission offers information to individuals and employers through a comprehensive and via a helpline.
The Hair & Beauty Benevolent (HABB) is the Industry's official charity. Created in 1831, it supports professionals and family members who may require financial assistance and also has a separate Children's Welfare Fund, for those children whose parents are connected to the Industry. Membership is open to people in the professional hair and beauty trade.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for beauty therapy, nail, spa and hairdressing, and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications including NVQs, Apprenticeships and codes of practice. A central point of contact for information, HABIA provide guidance on careers, business development, legislation, salon safety, equal opportunities, and are responsible to government on industry issues such as training and skills.
Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain. Their mission is to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled.
The Healthcare Commission (HCC) is responsible for regulating and inspecting the independent healthcare sector in England including some cosmetic procedures, under the provisions of the Care Standards Act 2000.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales is responsible for regulating and inspecting the independent healthcare sector in Wales including some cosmetic procedures, under the provisions of the Care Standards Act 2000.
HM Revenue & Customs (formerly Inland Revenue)
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue as well as paying tax credits and child benefit, and strengthening the UK’s frontiers. Contact them for information on Income, Corporation, Capital Gains, Inheritance, Insurance Premium, and Stamp duties, Environmental taxes, VAT, National Insurance, Tax Credits, Child Benefit and the Child Trust Fund, and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage.
Founded in 1999, the Indoor Tanning Association (ITA) represents thousands of indoor tanning manufacturers, distributors, facility owners and members from other supporting industries. The ITA was founded to protect the freedom of individuals to acquire a suntan, via natural or artificial light. As part of their service to the industry and the tanning public, the ITA tracks legislative developments that potentially have a bearing on indoor tanning activities.
The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information. Contact the Office for information on complying with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA)
The National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) is the membership body for Local Enterprise Agencies, and other like-minded organisations, in England. It forms a network of independent, not for profit local agencies committed to responding to the needs of small and growing businesses by providing a comprehensive range of quality services.
To play music in your salon you must have a licence from the Performing Rights Society. Visit this site for information on the current licence fees.
Requlation & Quality Improvement Authority
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority is responsible for regulating and inspecting the independent healthcare sector in Northern Ireland including some cosmetic procedures.
The Care Commission is responsible for regulating and inspecting the independent healthcare sector in Scotland including some cosmetic procedures.
The Federation of Holistic Therapists
The Federation of Holistic Therapists is the largest association in the UK, representing over 20,000 professional therapists. Founded in 1962 the FHT is a non-profit making organisation who, by setting industry standards, ensure best practice for Therapists and their clients. No other UK association has influenced the acceptance of Complementary Therapies in the UK more than the FHT. The FHT welcomes applications from therapists in the UK and overseas.
The Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation
The Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation is a non profit making organisation that exists to promote the Interests of freelance Hair stylists and Beauty Therapists within the industry and to provide benefits and services for its members, including low cost public liability insurance, Total Business Solutions, training opportunities and much more. The F.H.B.F. is the industry's only official representative body for the Freelance Operator and works closely with leading manufacturers, training providers and other trade organisations for the benefit of its members.
The Sunbed Association (TSA) is the indoor tanning industry’s trade association which has the primary aim of promoting consistent good practice in the use of sunbeds through their Code of Practice.
Trading Standards offer consumer protection information in the UK. This site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses on fair-trading and complying with the Trades Descriptions Act 1984.
www.fht.org.uk
www.babtac.com
www.professionalbeauty.co.uk
www.beautyserve.com
www.embodyforyou.com
Industry Links
www.salonsystem.com
www.sweetsquared.com
Salonwear
The links below provide you with a selection of companies that offer salon wear for male and female therapists.
www.inlinelondon.co.uk
www.majestictowels.co.uk
www.diamonddesigns.ie
www.uniformcollection.com
www.cordcourt.co.uk
www.labeeby.co.uk
www.vitalitywear.co.uk
