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Tools OF THE TRADE APPS, BLOGS, GADGETS, BOOKS AND ALL THE LATEST BUSINESS TOOLS. ISPA’s Retail Tools by Christine Schilling @precor “@chokkicx: my fav workout machine #precor adaptive motion trainer @ Xsport Fitness http://instagr.am/p/JavOqyCXr-/” - We are glad you love it! @janeiredale We’re so glad you love it! RT @Slavisa_: I am loving my new @janeiredale Disappear Concealer! Adios acne scars, you little suckers!!! ISPA offers the following list of retail-focused tools to its members. RESEARCH AND BUSINESS TOOLS The Retail Management for Spas: The Art & Science of Retail is full of valuable information to help you comprehend the realm of retail. The book covers Retail Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management and Marketing, among other topics. In conjunction with the textbook, the ISPA Retail Management for Spas course is designed to help professionals succeed in retail sales. Another useful textbook to consider reviewing is Financial Management for Spas. Having a better understanding of the financial side of business will help you maximize your spa’s profitability. WEBINARS In addition to textbooks and courses, ISPA hosts monthly webinars which you can access online, like Carol Phillips’ “Rock the House with Retail Sales” which included segments from her 2011 Professional Development Session on proven ways to ignite retail and service sales. SNAPSHOT SURVEYS Each month, Snapshot Surveys are available for members to complete and download. Survey participants can access the results free, so be sure to take part of this monthly survey. To know what retail strategies your peers are using, download the May 2012 Snapshot Survey which focused on “Retail Practices.” Before turning to other costly resources, tools and information, remember that as an ISPA member, there are several exclusive or free educational tools and opportunities available. ISPA is continuously striving to provide the most current and relevant information to its dedicated members to help their business thrive in this competitive industry. TO ACCESS all previous webinar recordings and Snapshot Surveys, purchase ISPA resources or learn more about available courses, visit expereinceispa.com. 48 PULSE ■ August 2012 TWEETING ABOUT... FAVORITE PRODUCTS OF SPA CONSUMERS Pulse followed spa consumer tweets to find out which products made it to their favorite list. COMPILED BY CHRISTINE SCHILLING @MarcoMedranoGWG @HydroPeptide Brought your Serum, Power Lift & Anti-Wrinkle Cream to the barber this morning- to be applied after our shaves. Awesome! @coldesire3 I used this Moroccan oil stuff in my hair and it smells SO FREAKING GOOD I want to gracefully throw my hair into people’s noses. SMELL ITTT @romyraves OMG! I am already obsessed with @ClarinsNews New Fall product Shaping Facial Lift Serum, instant lift! #ClarinsMiraval http://ow.ly/i/HXJg @SKNClinic The new @COOLA_Suncare UV Plant Sunblock is #AMAZING! No wonder you have such a huge celebrity following. #Bestsunblockintheworld @lara ramos @theglossarie one of my favorite pick-me-up products: the revitalash spotlight highlighting pencil http://wp.me/pwQSf-1wJ