APAN (Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network) is Australia's first member-based professional advisory network organisation dedicated exclusively to the service and growth of the professional aesthetic beauty industry. APAN is not an association, but a flexible member-based network organisation with the sole focus on providing extensive member-benefits through APAN Strategic Alliance Partners. The chief aim of APAN is to provide a strong support structure to practitioners and businesses through a new and contemporary organisational model that includes a mentoring service as part of its membership. APAN uses modern tools and methods with a focus on improving communication. In the current economic climate businesses need to explore new ways of growing their client base and APAN offers some excellent plans to help members achieve this.With networking accounting for more than 85 per cent of all business transacted in Australia, APAN says it has "a huge vision that will bring a new level of support to both practitioners and business owners within the aesthetic industry through a cost-effective membership service." APAN's aim is not to duplicate other structures in place for the industry, but to complement and fill the gap in areas that are currently deficient. Its purpose is to better serve the industry in areas needing greater support.Tina Viney, CEO of APAN, said, "Having worked in leadership positions in the industry for over 18 years I have studied and identified areas that require improvement through a more modern approach to communication and networking for greater support and growth, particularly during these difficult times. It is quite apparent to me through feedback from industry professionals that they are seeking a personalised approach to consultation and mentoring from experts when they encounter problems. APAN has been set up to help you gain the support you need quickly and efficiently through a comprehensive mentoring/consultation service available through its membership structure."Membership is now open to every industry category, with a choice of membership level depending of the level of support required. You can also pay your membership monthly.
APAN -- the Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network is Australia's fastest growing member-based professional advisory network for the aesthetic and beauty industry.

Come join and associate with Australia's top Aesthetic & Beauty Professionals.
Business Owners and Employees fully catered for with APAN's Member Benefits.

APAN is committed to member-benefits - to providing a new level of personalised and diverse services to support your progress and development in your profession and your business.

APAN is a flexible member-based network organisation with the sole focus on providing extensive member-benefits through a variety of means including the APAN Strategic Alliance Partners.

Membership is open to every industry category, with a choice of membership level depending of the level of support required. That includes but is not limited to:

* Aesthetic/beauty practitionersXXXXXXXXXXXXX* Nurses

* Business managersXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX* Training Colleges

* Business ownersXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX* Educators

* Products and equipment SuppliersXXXXXXXXXx* Students

* Aesthetic medical practitionersXXXXXXXXXXXX* Affiliated service providers

Click here to get your APAN MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOWNSVILL EVENT
APJ is the official quarterly journal of APAN and is recognised as Australia's best professional educational journal for the Aesthetic and Beauty industry.
If you are involved as a professional in the Aesthetic and Beauty industry (or allied services) you should consider joining APAN or at the very least subscribing to APJ - you will not be disappointed.
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Train as a COSMETIC TATTOO Professional
and start a lucrative career

Cosmetic Tattooing is in high demand by the public and is considered one of the most lucrative modalities to specialise in. If you wish to gain government-approved training then the AKISS COLLEGE is offering training through an industry leading expert. Here are the details of the course:
PROGRESSIVE PAYMENT OF YOUR APAN MEMBERSHIP
We believe that every professional has a responsibility to their clients and themselves to invest in their credibility and benefit from the programs we develop for the industry, whether they are business owners or employees.
This is why we have just launched a progressive payment option for paying your membership.
(Use the Membership Application form)
You can now join APAN and pay just $66, and we can spread the rest of your membership fee over the remaining 11- month period, making it affordable for everyone.
Qualification: Statement of Attainment in SIBVSKS504A Design and Perform Cosmetic Tattooing
Location: AKISS COLLEGE – 38A Douglas St MILTON QLD 4064
Trainer: Faye Rielly
Duration of course: (6 days over 2 weeks)
Dates of training: 16th April, 20th June, 15th August, 3rd December
Contact: To book or for further information Contact Faye on 0404 084000 or 07 55004973 or
Email: abeautyconcepts@bigpond.com
Faye Rielly is considered one of the foremost Cosmetic Tattoo experts and master trainer in Australia. She holds international qualifications from the US and France and well as Australia. Faye is also recognised and certified within Australia through Australian leading industry peak bodies. She has over 30 years of industry experience and is renowned for providing education in cosmetic tattooing to world standards.
APAN Strategic Alliance Partners
Exciting New Beauty Industry Facility to help you increase your cash flow -- INTEREST-FREE LOAN for up to half a year!
Want to improve your results and increase your cash flow by upgrading your clients to treatment packages that include your full skincare products to support their treatment results? Do your clients hesitate because of cash flow issues?
GIFT VOUCHERS with a difference
Beautifully presented Gift Vouchers are very much part of the attraction to lure someone to choose your services as a gift over something else. But printing high quality gift vouchers can be quite expensive. APAN has developed a wonderful solution to this. For Christmas they have designed two different Christmas Gift Vouchers. Uniquely seasonal they will help you increase your sales for treatment and products this Christmas season.

And there is more. If you check the APAN website you will find over 13 different designs and topics to choose from including Thank You Cards, Happy Birthday and special cards designed for Promotional events and reaching out to clients who have not visited you for some time. The necessary information is included on the back and all you need to do is place your details to customise them for your salon. These cards are colourful and attractively presented with a cello-glaze finish that make them very appealing. In fact, they can replace a card.

New release: VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS. These gorgeous cards will entice both men and women to purchase the perfect gift for Valentine's Day from you. Use them to generate sales. Why not include some with your Christmas Gift Voucher order and save. You can order one design or a mixture of designs and themes. Your Gift Voucher promotion has never been easier!

SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase 150 of one design or a mixture of Gift Voucher or Post Cards of your choice for the special price of $95 and we will send them to you FREIGHT FREE. Contact APAN on 07 5593 0360 or email info@apanetwork.com

Now we have secured a financial product that will help you solve this problem. The Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network (APAN) is excited to announce it is introducing a new financial service that will allow you or your clients to borrow $8,000+ for up to six months INTEREST FREE! The advantage of this service is:

* You get your money immediately and up front

* Clients will not cancel their treatments, midstream as they have paid you in full

* Take stress from your clients by providing them with a solution to afford your services that may have previously been cost-prohibitive

* Confidently introduced more profitable and specialised services to a broader market

 * Clients can now afford to purchase their professional skincare together with their treatment package

* Improve your results and your reputation by helping clients afford your service

* Access to financial business loans for your own salon/clinic purchasing needs

This is just one of the many professional services that APAN secures for the benefit of its members.

Your future is looking good!

Phone APAN today for further details 07 5593 0360 or email info@apanetwork.com. Please provide your full name and contact details for us to call you if we are busy.
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APAN -- NEW BUSINESS TOOLS WORKSHOP
APAN will be staging a hands-on intensive workshop on Saturday 26th May for business owners on the latest cost-effective tools to help simplify how you run your business, while achieving your goals more smoothly and efficiently. This is a MUST ATTEND event for all business managers or owners as it will present the latest technologies and demonstrate how they work and how they can improve client growth in a simple and cost-effective manner. You will also be able to ask questions from a technical expert and gain a thorough understanding of how these systems can work for you and your requirements.

This workshop alone could save you thousands of dollars, while giving you the potential to double your business growth. For maximum benefit NEW BUSINESS TOOLS workshop will be presented in a boardroom setting that can accommodate only 12 delegates, so book quickly to secure your position.

The workshop will be presented by Mark Viney. Mark is a qualified IT professional and a qualified teacher. He comes with over 20 years experience and regularly attends training programs to keep up-to-date with the latest technological developments for the benefit of the businesses he services.

Mark will be presenting a compelling and intensive training program that will open up new possibilities to business owners to empower then to grow their businesses in cost-effective ways. This is a totally generic educational workshop. Check on the left for the details.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
MOTHER'S DAY GIFT CARDS
If you would like to introduce a new and enticing way to gain some sales then APAN has the answer for you. Our special themed gift cards are designed to draw every client's attention to purchase treatments and products from your salon. Beautifully presented in full colour and high-gloss finish on one side and space for gift card details on the back, they just need you to include your salon's stamp and they are totally personalised to your business. You can purchase as little as 50 or as many as you wish. Check out our website www.apanetwork.com and view our comprehensive designs for you to choose from. Choose from a selection of themes to meet your salon's every need. SPECIAL PRICE $35 for 50 and $4 postage. Buy 100 for $70 and receive them postage FREE. Phone 07 5593 0360 or email: info@apanetwork.com to place your order.
WE HAVE A WINNER

As part of determining the views and opinions of the industry APAN recently conducted the AUSTRALIAN AESTHETICS SURVEY to allow our members and readers to comment on what is important to them. All respondents were placed in a draw for a copy of the amazing book The Longevity Project by Howard S.Friedman PhD and Leslie R. Martin PhD.

The winner of the draw was Jill St James from Frenchs Forest NSW.