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ABT Accreditation continues to support education in the UK
Anew year often motivates us to better ourselves, and what could be more inspiring than learning a new skill or treatment technique? This is why ABT place so much emphasis on supporting companies that offer training and education within the beauty, hair and complementary therapy sectors not only through accreditation but also with marketing and business support.
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Plus, if you’re an experienced professional, offering courses and workshops is a brilliant way of not only boosting your business revenue but also sharing the treatments you love and the knowledge you’ve gained with the wider industry.
ABT encourage members to look for courses that are accredited to ensure that any new skills will be insurable and can be offered to clients upon qualification.
When an application is made by a training provider to gain ABT accreditation, a course’s content is scrutinised closely by the accreditation team so students can be confident that it is approved, endorsed and insurable.
Highly desirable and respected within the industry, ABT Accreditation adds an extra level of professionalism to training providers’ courses. Not every accreditation application is accepted, and the ability to use the ABT logo in marketing, on your website and on certificates places a training provider above non-accredited competitors.
ABT Accreditation is available for in-person and digital courses, and accredited companies can offer
their students a discount off ABT membership and insurance upon successful completion of their course. ABT Accreditation can be gained in addition to any endorsement from other organisations or industry bodies. And it doesn’t end there as ABT understand the importance of ongoing support for businesses and so can provide assistance with digital marketing including branding and social media assets as part of the accreditation service. In addition, your training establishment will also be listed on the online searchable directory so that professionals and students can easily find you.
ABT accreditation starts from £175 for up to three courses, with additional courses added in the future for just £40 each.
To express an interest in ABT Accreditation, contact the team at accreditation@abtinsurance.co.uk / or visit the website
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Come and meet ABT in 2023
Come and meet the ABT team at:
Professional Beauty Excel
London – 5th & 6th March 2023
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Scottish Hair & Beauty
Glasgow – 16th & 17th April 2023
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If like us you love getting organised and filling in the dates in your 2023 diary, then read on! ABT are delighted to confirm we’ll be exhibiting at the key beauty trade events across the UK this year, offering members our VIP experience and access to our Business Clinic with free entry to each show.
At all of these events ABT members will receive free VIP entry, an ABT goody bag, ABT members only seating areas, complimentary refreshments and treats, and discounts on tickets for educational lectures and seminars.
Plus, the ABT Business Clinic will return offering members one-to-one support on insurance, accreditation, marketing and videography support.
Use the links above to register for your free show tickets and update your calendar today!
Beauty UK
Coventry – 4th & 5th June 2023
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Professional Beauty North Manchester – 24th & 25th September 2023 Click for tickets
ABT accredited brands who would like to get their products in front of new customers invited to add their products or vouchers into ABT Member Goody Bags distributed at trade shows throughout 2023.
Each company must supply 150 items per show, which will be added to the goody bags and given away to qualified, verified and insured ABT members.
For more information, contact Amelia Black at amelia@abtinsurance.co.uk
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What’s New 1. Latest Alfaparf Milano hair classes launched for 2023 New for 2023 are trend-focussed courses including The Trend, Alfaparf Salon Creative/Seasonal Trends and also Beginners’ Journey Long Hair Up, Feather Razor Cutting and The Starting Line … Read more 2. Dermalogica Retinol Serum shows proven results in 2 weeks Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum is formulated with 3.5% Retinoid Complex along with Squalane so that the skin’s barrier is protected …Read more 3. OPI launch 8 new Nature Strong vegan polishes As with all shades in the collection, these highly pigmented new colours are inspired by nature, and also include two vegan glitter polishes... Read more 4. CACI reveal new hands-on microcurrent facial The CACI Micro-Touch Facial utilises ultra-low muscle toning frequencies and muscle lifting techniques delivered using CACI’s Electro Gloves …Read more ABT Snapshot Click to find 3 Keep up to date with the latest industry news online 4 Click out more 2 Click to find out more Click to find out More 1 5
Fancy a discount off your ABT renewal?
Every ABT member can access your portal for free as part of your membership
As an ABT member, have you completed your personal member profile? Every ABT member can access your portal for free as part of your membership, and by keeping yours up to date you could bag some fabulous discounts off your policy renewal.
Not only that, you’ll ensure that your business’ details are correct and new clients can find you easily via the searchable ABT Salon Finder, which you’re included in free of charge as an ABT member.
Simply visit www.abtinsurance.co.uk and log in on the right-hand side of the home page, and follow the instructions.
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We want to hear from you!
We know how important excellent customer service is in our industry, and so we’d love to hear your feedback. You can share your experiences of ABT membership with us and other members via our Facebook and Google review pages.
What some of our members say…
“I’ve been in the industry for 47 years and have worked in spa, salons and colleges - when I started to run my own business, I went to ABT immediately - they were very friendly, helpful and supportive, and I have used their membership and insurance for quite a few years now.
I did go to another organisation for one year, but decided to come back immediately to ABT.
I am now going to start my own training and will be getting my accreditation through ABT. Thank you ABT for always being at the end of the phone and email, and responding so swiftly! ”
Shirley-Louise - The Beauty Guru
“I’m very happy with my ABT experience! I’ve been insured with ABT since I qualified 5 years ago. Every member of staff I’ve spoken to on the phone has been very helpful with any questions I’ve had. Good communication is important to me as a business woman and I am very grateful that ABT are easy to get hold of and speak to quite quickly- which is exactly what you need in an insurer. Every phone call I’ve made has been a pleasant one and very helpful too! Highly recommend ABT. “
“Love ABT. Have been insured with ABT since I became a nail technician. Great price, fully covered, easy renewal & best of all a Scratch magazine every month. Love it.” - Lorraine Hegarty
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Hannah Wilden“Great customer service, and good price. Highly recommend ”
- Magdalena Rzemieniewska
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Dave Horton Managing Director dave@abtinsurance.co.uk Tamzin Horton Accreditation Manager tamzin@aitireland.com Melissa Dennis Corporate Communications Manager melissa@abtinsurance.co.uk Amelia Black Head of Brand and Marketing amelia@abtinsurance.co.uk Darren Hassett Graphic Designer darren@abtinsurance.co.uk Oliver Laschke Videographer oliver@abtinsurance.co.uk www.abtinsurance.co.uk | 01789 773473