Member Benefits

Join the HBSA to Benefit from a Range of Benefits

There are a broad range of businesses who are members of the HBSA. Some companies employ hundreds of staff and some are run by one or two employees. The membership range also covers many sectors within the broader professional hairdressing and beauty industry. The range of benefits are not always used by all companies. However, we hope that you are able to enjoy some or all of the following:

many useful benefits for companies joining the HBSA. Benefits are regularly reviewed and updated.

• Regular newsletters and news items (hard copy and electronic)
• Regular opportunities to network and share knowledge and expertise with industry colleagues
• Listing on the HBSA website (including company logo and description)
• Discounts at the industry’s largest UK exhibitions
• Certificate of membership to display with pride
• Usage of the ‘Members of the HBSA’ logo on your marketing material
• Professional helpline for HR, commercial, patent and legal queries
• Regular exhibition reports giving updates on UK and overseas shows
• Updates on regulatory changes in the industry
• Discounts on live entertainment for your corporate events
• Discounts on business rates for utilities

Meeting industry colleagues

HBSA members tend to be the top level decision makers within companies relevant to the Hair and Beauty industry. A number of events are organised every year where individuals have the chance to meet colleagues, to socialise and build relationships away from the office environment.

Communication

Members receive regular news updates on a variety of topics including product legislation, health and safety compliance and industry issues.

Free Business Help Line

The HBSA provides a free help line with Croner Consulting for members to access information about a wide range of business issues. The key areas they advise on are:

• Employment law
• Health & Safety
• Tax & VAT
• Commercial Legal Issues

Croner consulting offer accurate and reliable legal advice from experts with years of practical experience and they have access to the most up-to-date legislation, case law and precedent.

They offer practical support, guidance and protection, helping organisations to reduce risks for their business and employees, minimise disputes and accidents and avoid penalties, compensation payments and tribunals.

Croners provide up-to-date business and legal online information and factsheets, which provide at-a-glance updates on changes in relevant legislation as well as detailed procedures.

Web Site

The HBSA web site is a multi-purpose site. It can be accessed by members for information on a variety of topics. It is available for salon professionals who need advice from manufacturers or to find member products and services on the search pages. It can also be used by the public to search for information and products. We provide a free link to member’s web pages and the opportunity for members to advertise on page banners.

Exhibition Discount at Salon International and Professional Beauty Shows

All members get a 5% discount on their stand space at the UK’s largest professional hairdressing show, Salon International.

Upon request, each member will also receive two complimentary tickets for Salon International.

All members also benefit from a 5% discount on their stand space at the Professional Beauty exhibitions which are held in the UK and abroad.

For more information on Salon International, please visit www.salonexhibitions.co.uk 

For more information on the Professional Beauty exhibitions please visit www.professionalbeauty.co.uk