It is widely accepted that micro and small businesses are particularly vulnerable to the economic effects of COVID-19. HABIC Ireland is all too aware that none of us have escaped the brutal impact that the Coronavirus has had on our … Read More
To all our Industry Colleagues We have been through a lot as an industry and as a country since March 13th when our country went into lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Since then, our businesses, jobs and careers … Read More
Small businesses are crucial to Ireland’s economic recovery. HABIC believes that it is essential that the SME sector which includes the Hair and Beauty Industry, is at the forefront of the Government’s National Recovery Plan. HABIC formally endorses the SME … Read More
As our industry moves towards reopening, health and wellbeing is paramount for our staff and our clients. Together we are stronger! We are ready. We are committed. We are prepared to providing a safe environment for our teams and our … Read More
Our worlds are inside out and upside down. Our businesses, jobs, careers are either on hold or are evolving into something very different from what they were before.There is much talk in the media about when and how our industry … Read More
Apply NOW for your Restart Grant through your local authority. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Minister Humphreys TD announced yesterday (Fri 22nd May) that Local Authorities are now taking applications for the €250m Restart Grant. Applications can be made … Read More
We need to hear YOUR voice. HABIC (Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation) is here to be the united VOICE of Ireland’s Hair and Beauty Industry. HABIC is a non-profit, national organisation designed to support and enhance the development of the Irish … Read More
The support for the Hair and Beauty industry during these difficult times is in abundance. Over the next short while, HABIC Ireland will seek out this guidance and share it with you. Our Blog will continue to be your one-stop-shop … Read More
Legionella / Legionnaires’ Disease – What you need to know for Return to Work Protocols. Getting salons ready to return to work is going to be a lengthy and thorough process in the coming weeks. Of course, protection from COVID-19 … Read More
HABIC Ireland brings you L’Oréal’s “Back to Business Salon Support Guide” in support of salons as they reopen during Covid-19. The guide, which can be downloaded from the link below, is designed to share advice for salons and hairdressers to … Read More
One thing is inevitable when the world finally goes back to normality – there will be far fewer physical interactions with others in our day-to-day lives. For salons, this will pose a particular challenge. Many salons had already begun a … Read More
We are all keen to get our businesses open again and sooner rather than later. However, for this we need to prepare. Here are a few things as a manager or business owner you need to consider: It will not … Read More
PART 4 – Adaptive Leadership; What can you do proactively right now that will positively impact your life or business in the long run? We continue our short exploration into things we can do now, during this unusual and lets … Read More
Our salons are shut and we are more or less off the road. All of this means that we are cut off from our busy social work places and all the chat and banter that goes with that. We are … Read More
L’ORÉAL IRELAND DONATES 50,000 FREE HYGIENE PRODUCTS & HAND SANITISERS TO FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS In ongoing support of the fight against coronavirus, L’Oréal Ireland is implementing a series of measures for communities most impacted by the crisis. The group and … Read More
Yesterday we began a short series of blogs with the intent of shifting the focus from business and work to ourselves. On a personal level, we have all been flung head first into a world where normality is in a … Read More
It has undoubtedly been a crazy few weeks! So much has happened, we are all struggling to keep up with the pace of change, and to process the enormity of the COVID-19 Pandemic. There is so much that is unknown, … Read More
COVID-19: Minister Humphreys Announces Major Expansion of Business Supports for SMEs (source: gov.ie) Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, announces a major expansion of business supports for SMEs impacted by COVID-19. So what’s on offer to SME’s? … Read More
Our older parents and grandparents are cocooning. This effectively means that they are living in isolation within their homes and we can all help to make a huge difference to their day. At the best of times, the older generation … Read More
Read Your Meter and Help Keep your Electricity Bill in Check. Your salon may be empty, but there are some essential utilities that you may not want to stop during the lockdown. Your electricity bill is a prime example of … Read More
L’ORÉAL Professional Products has just launched ‘A Guide to Help Support Distributors, Salons & Spas in Ireland During COVID-19’. This Guide includes: SECTION 1: Salon & Spa Owners SECTION 2: Employees SECTION 3: Self-Employed SECTION 4: Other Support SECTION 5: … Read More
INSURANCE… and getting your head around what you need to consider and do during COVID-19. As we are all aware we are currently in unprecedented times and the impact of COVID-19 is being felt in every sector – retail, services, … Read More
HABIC welcomes today’s announcement… HABIC welcomes today’s announcement calling for the closure of “Hairdressers” and “Similar Outlets”. In the interest of public health and safety, and to help curb the spread of COVID-19 via community transfer, this was an essential … Read More
Important information for Employers and Business Owners. Things are evolving so quickly at the minute that it is hard to keep up with the changes. It can all be a little bit overwhelming, so it is important to recognise this … Read More