8.15

Arrival

8.45

Introductions (Bessie Bardot)
   (SalonBIZ Host)

Author, Speaker, TV and Radio Presenter,
Australia Day Ambassador 2005, Mercedes Fashion Week Ambassador 2005, Make a Wish Foundation Ambassador 2005-2006, Nominated Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year, Nominated Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year,  internationally recognised humanitarian HEART AWARD, Business Women CEO.

Win an iPod - You must be there (in the room) to win.

8.55

Company CEO’s Panel Discussion
     (Chaired by Ann-Maree Mason – HairExpo)

• Ludovic Dellazzeri (L'Oréal Professionnel)

• Bill Hindmarsh (Goldwell)

• Peter McDonald (OzDare – American Crew)

• Gavin Hinton (Shortcuts)

The general theme of the panel will be:

• Where is the Industry now?

• Where is it heading?

• Where does it need to head in the next 5 to 10 years?

• How does the industry need to evolve?

• What do we need to do and address to move the industry forward?

• What role(s) (both active and passive) should “Product” companies play in the moving the Industry forward (from a “business sense”)?

This is all from a “business” perspective (not product).

9.35

Bessie Bardot

9.40

Libby Dedman
(Global Salon Entrepreneur Winner 06)

Learn:

• How to classify and truly understand your clients.

• How to make Your Salon “Stand Out” like no other.

Libby has worked in the hairdressing industry for 27years  and has grown and developed her own business from the ground floor up during the past 23years. 
Libby was included in “The secrets of Small Business Owners Exposed” book and  then part of her chapter was featured with Anthony Robins and Oprah Winfrey in the Wealth Creators magazine!

Libby can demonstrate how if you really know your customers needs and wants how you can reach them in a very opportune and cost effective way. How really understanding your market and recognising your customer’s needs is the basis of success

10.05

Libby and Sharon (Together)

10.10

Sharon Blain
(Global Salon Entrepreneur Winner 06)

Learn:

• How to create true loyalty and a loyal following of clients.

• How Sharon markets her Salon and how you can get the same results.

• Learn great strategies for Customer retention.

Sharon Blain, the pivot point to The Art of Hair’s success, has over 40 years experience, with no other figure in Australia encompassing as much respect and admiration within the industry.
Acclaimed as one of the leading creative minds with long hair world wide, Sharon Blain's energy, dedication and ability to constantly reinvent herself seems never ending.

Currently working with Goldwell's marketing team in Germany, she is the creative mind behind various photographic images which are featured in Goldwell's marketing campaigns throughout 49 countries.

Sharon is the 2006 Winner of the Global Salon Business Award, Barcelona; she has been inducted into the Australian Hairdressing Hall Of Fame, represented Australia in five World Championships and coached the Australian World Cup team

10.40

Bessie Bardot

10.45

Brad Ngata

Learn: How to Manage "Doing Everything"
How does one manage a successful salon, keep a team inspired, concentrate on maintaining client service standards, and then also build a PR profile, and have a successful session career involving magazine shoots, the demands of celebrities, local and global education, and building relationships with fashion designers?

In this 30 minute presentation Brad will reveal how he personally manage’s all of this - the ups, the downs, what work, what doesn't, the successes and the pitfalls to watch for.

Brad Ngata has been established in the Australian hairdressing industry for over two decades and is held in high esteem by his salon clientele, industry professionals and the media alike.
Winner:   2006  and 2005 Hair Expo 'Australian Hairdresser of the Year'
Winner:   2006 and 2004 A.H.F.A. 'Artistic Team of the Year'
Winner:   2006 and 2004 Hair Expo 'Salon Team of the Year'
...  And Many more awards!

11.15

Bessie Bardot

Ken Hobson
     (SalonBIZ Founder)

Learn:

• How to set YOUR Vision - BEFORE your Business Vision.

• How not to be "Trapped" by your business

• Learn about - What do You REALLY want to create
  - Do you want a "Job" that is trapped in your Salon
    Or a Business that has your "Personal Vision" as it's guiding force .

Ken can be best described as a serial entrepreneur and a business education visionary that has learnt the hard way. You will gain clarity, vision and decisiveness from Ken's presentations as he gets straight to the point.  He is well known for stripping business back to the bare bones and showing business owners how to rebuild their business the smart way, so the business works to fulfill You (not the other way around).

You will walk away from Ken's presentation saying: 
YES - I can do this.  I can build my "Business Model" to support my personal lifestyle dreams, goals and ambitions.

11.50

Cameron Pine
 (INSTYLE Editor)

Learn:

• How to capitalize on and work with Generation Y.

• Understanding total concept marketing of your salon

• Attracting a new generation of staff and clients'.

Editor of Australia’s longest serving hair trade magazine, INSTYLE. His eye for detail, understanding of public relations and salon business has enabled him to speak at various conferences and offer apt advice to passionate salon owners and staff. Having worked in multiple aspects of the media industry Cameron’s skills are a dynamic juxtaposition of the many voices within the hairdressing and media industries.

12.20

Bessie Bardot - (Lunch - 45 min)

1.20

Bessie Bardot (Major Prize Draw)
 Be back to WIN a trip to Salon International
  including return Airfares to London !

***(You Must be in back in the Room to Win)

1.30

Dennis Langford
 (TONI&GUY Education Director & Managing Director)

Dennis  will cover the following topics:

1. Establishing your philosophy.
2. You cannot force people to work.  They make the decision based on leadership.
3. Qualities needed to lead:
   1. Having a vision
   2. Desire to be the best
   3. Organized
   4. Delegation
   5. Trust
   6. Communication
   7. Comfort zone
4. Lead, follow or get out of the way.
5. FEAR – False Evidence Appearing Real

Dennis has been the driving force behind the extraordinary expansion of TONI&GUY, the British hairdressing brand throughout the country.  In 8 short years, Dennis has developed Australia’s only national hairdressing group of 30 salons, established 2 internationally recognised Academies and now, launches the first amalgamation of TONI&GUY and NSW TAFE to offer accredited TONI&GUY hairdressing education

2.00

• Kelly Kent

• Libby Dedman

• Paul Foote

• Sharon Blain

You will Learn:

1.             Why is it important to build a brand?

2.             How do you handle stress?

3.             How do you set prices?

4.             Are your men’s and women’s pricing the same?

5.             Who are your mentors – past and present.

6.             What are your greatest challenges?

7.             How important is internet marketing?

8.             How important is retailing to you?

9.             Why is photographic work important to you?

10.          How do you motivate your staff?

11.          How do you make profit?

12.          What is your philosophy on education?

13.          How do you keep your staff?

14.          What do you do when key staff leave?

15.          Do you have employment contracts for staff?

3.00

Paul Foote
Managing Director of the TMH Salons and Sublime Hairdressing Salons Group (with over 30 salons). (Global Salon Entrepreneur Winner 06).

Learn:

• How to set your pricing.

• The importance of building your Brand – And how to effectively build it.

• Learn about the mindset and the steps it takes to open another Salon.

Currently Managing Director of the TMH Salons and Sublime Hairdressing Salons Group (with over 30 salons).
Previous experience as National Sales and other Senior Management capacities for companies such as Schwarzkopf Professional, Sara Lee H&BC, and Pepsi Cola.
2007 Hair Expo Australian Hairdressing Awards – Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
2006 Global Salon Business Awards – Entrepreneurial Excellence Award – General Management.
2006 Hair Expo Australian Hairdressing Awards – Excellence in Salon Marketing.
Chairman Fellowship for Australian Hairdressing
Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Marketing and Human Resource Management), and an Associate Diploma of Business (Management).

3.30

Bessie (Short Afternoon Break)

3.45

Bessie Bardot

3.50

Kelly Kent
(Global Salon Entrepreneur Winner 06)

Learn:

• How to build your Salon into a Retail powerhouse.

• How to take your Salon to the next level.

• Local area marketing that REALLY works.

Kelly Kent has an impressive background in the industry.  A highly productive on-the-floor hairdresser, Kelly became involved in salon management early in her career where she exhibited considerable leadership qualities.  She opened Cranium hair in 1997 and quickly established the salon as a market leader. 

Her commitment and dedication to high standards, client services and communication and ongoing education has produced an exceptional salon which is highly productive and profitable. 

Amongst many local awards Cranium Hair has also been awarded KMS International Salon of the Year 2002 and more recently in Barcelona Entrepreneur of the Year – Single Salon 2006.

4.20

Bessie Bardot

4.25

Lee Cohen
(President of the Australian Fellowship for Hairdressing)

Learn:

• How to develop the mindset of a Business success story.

• Hear from many of the best Salon Business people in the world

• How having the right attitude can totally change your Salon and your world.

Lee’s reputation around Australia and the world is testament to the passion he exudes for the Industry and further endorsement is his list of celebrity clients he has looked after, including : Sophie Monk, Erin McNaught, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Peta Wilson and UK celebrity couple Peter Andre and Jordon.

List of Accolades:
2000 QLD Small Employer of the Year
2001 New Breed Showcase - Hair Expo
2002 Gala Dinner Show - Hair Expo
2002 Best New Salon Design finalist - Hair Expo
2002 Winner QLD Hairdresser of the Year
2003 Winner QLD Hairdresser of the Year
2004 Finalist QLD hairdresser of the Year
2005 Winner QLD Hairdresser of the Year
2004/05 Winner Australian Hairdresser of the year
2006 Finalist Australian Hairdresser of the Year
2006 Chairman of the Australian Fellowship for Hairdressing
2006 Artistic Director Australian FAME team
2006 Sharon Maher Award for Excellence in Hairdressing Education
2007 President of the Australian Fellowship for Hairdressing

4.55

Faye Murray and Lee Cohen (Together)

Learn about the Australian Hairdressing Council
and how you and your Salon will benefit from having a National Hairdressing Body.

5.00

Faye Murray
  (Your Coach network)

Learn:  

• Why clients ‘choose’ your salon over another

• Why clients ‘choose’ not to return to your salon

• There is a difference between price and value

Faye Murray is the National Director of training for Your Coach.  Your Coach is the premier salon business-coaching organisation in Australia and provides a specialized coaching programme for the hairdressing industry.   Her many years in the industry have seen her responsible for the training of more than 3,000 apprentices and she has mentored many salon owners and managers in all facets of business training and management  
She has clients all over Australia and in New Zealand from salons of all sizes.  Some are owner operators as well as very large salons and salon groups.  Everyone can benefit from her extensive knowledge.

Her broad base of clients in the hair industry enables her to have a very clear understanding of what salon owners need to operate a profitable and successful salon.  In 2007 her clients have won over 35 national and regional business achievement awards

5.30

Bessie Bardot

5.30

Peter Morrissey
  (CEO Morrissey)

This will be a presentation you cannot miss
   He needs no real introduction.

 -  Peter delivers like no body else and is a master on stage.

Peter Morrissey has been a dominant force in Australian fashion for twenty years.  Continually innovative since he launched his first collection in the wildly creative early-80’s Sydney fashion scene.
2002: GQ Man of the Year – Designer
2003: FHM Designer of the Year
2004: FHM Designer of the Year, Cleo Maybelline Designer of the Year

6.00

Bessie Bardot
    (Wrap up Day session)

6.15

Dinner

7.00

Night Session
     (hosted/chaired by Faye Murray)

You will never get an opportunity like this !

The night time session will be an interactive session with at least 6 of the presenters all on stage at once in an interactive “workshop” style. 

You will have the chance to interact and ask questions of all the presenters regarding the issues that you have in your business.

Where can you get the chance to ask questions with the very best business minds in our industry ?

Don’t miss out on this.

9.00pm

Finish up !