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InTouch Newsletter Spring 2008
In This Issue
Spa Member Interest
Get Involved
Startup Interest
Allied Member Interest
What Do YOU Think?
Dear Hannelore,

Hannelore With the advent of Spring, we at the Day Spa Association, have been doing some spring cleaning as well. You will notice a new look and feel to the InTouch Newsletter. We believe you will find this new format appealing, informative and relevant.
 
Your contributions and feedback make the InTouch Newsletter a success.To make it easier for you to navigate to sections in which you have particular interest we have grouped news and articles in 5 main categories:
  • Spa Member Interest
  • Allied Member Interest
  • Start-Up Interest
  • What Do You Think?
  • Get Involved!

And of course, I will keep you updated on news from the Association in each issue in the DSA Association News.

Let me know if you like this new format better, by leaving us a comment on the DSA Blog or DSA Forum.
 
Spafully,
Hannelore Leavy
Founder & Executive Director
Day Spa Association
201-865-2065

Spa Member Interest

 
Paradigm shifts in the day spa industry:

DSA 20 / 20 Vision

 
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Awards
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Start-Up Interest
Starting this issue spa startups - those of you who have been in business less than 5 years - and future spa owners can turn to this column water bowl to receive a healthy dose of inspired pragmatism!
 
Thinking about starting your own spa? Glean some insight from one of our Accredited Spa Members who was once standing in your shoes.
 
 
It's important to get it right from the beginning and plan for success. Read an insightful and challenging article on how to plan for growth.
 
 
Inspiration: Karen Ravn 

Only as high as I reach can I grow,
 
Only as far as I seek can I go,
 
Only as deep as I look can I see,
 
Only as much as I dream can I be.
Allied Member Interest
 Featured Allied Member:
 
The Gift Card Cafe
 
 
 
The Gift Card Cafe provides current DSA members with a free Gift Card Shopping Cart and Payment Processing Service
 
AND / OR
 
50% OFF the setup fee for the upgraded Gift Card Shopping Cart Service.
 
Call 484-919-9673 to take advantage of this DSA benefit.
 
To sign up for a business listing with the Gift Card Cafe for $35 click on Business Listing. And for more information on the benefits of such a listing watch Business Directory Video.
 
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SpaBoom's New Business Venture:

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Niche Marketing: Do you have the contacts you need to build your business? The DSA has an exhaustive database of contacts in the spa industry and the database is available to you for rent! Complete the CLRS Form to let us know what you're looking for and let us partner with you in growing your business this year!
 
What Do You Think?

 Mobile Spa Services

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A controversial topic to say the least. Dr. Stephen Schliecher explains the business justification for these mobile medical spas in this DSA interview. Members, please tell us what YOU think at the DSA Forum.
 
Get Involved!
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water bowlInTouch Feature: Your InTouch Newsletter reaches the entire day spa industry and media contacts of the Day Spa Association. Make this the year when you make key strategic steps to maximize your exposure. Contact our Business Development Director, Aditi Paul at : Aditi@dayspaassociation.com  to find out how.
 
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IECSC08 NYC
 
 
IECSC Volunteer: Visit us at the DSA / IMSA Booth # 602 at the IECSC. Volunteer with us for 3 hour shifts and pick your reward:
  • Lunch with the Founder & Executive Director of the Day Spa Association, Hannelore Leavy.
  • $ 75 off your DSA / IMSA Membership for 2008.
Contact Barbara at Barbara@dayspaassociation.com to volunteer and for more information.
 
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water bowlDSA Blog: It's official - the DSA Industry Blog is live! You will find it on the DSA web site, and it is open to all in the spa industry. Read the posts and let us know what you think.
 
 
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water bowlDSA Professionals Forum: A new Discussion Forum for Spa Professionals who are members of the DSA / IMSA is now available from our DSA web site. DSA members are encouraged to register and participate in the active discussions on a number of relevant topics. Start a discussion yourself on a topic that interests you or you need guidance / assistance in.
 
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DSA Survey: Which DSA Benefits are really valuable to you? With each Newsletter we will be polling 6 benefits the DSA offers its members. Let us know what you think of each of them by taking the Benefits Survey. We'll give you what you really need!
 
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Stay Current: Missing out on important alerts and updates? Take a minute to update your Contact Information. If you don't have your username or password, please contact Barbara at Barbara@dayspaassociation.com .
 
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