Vitality Magazine Editor and BABTAC Marketing/PR Coordinator David Clifford is moving on to pastures new.  We would like to wish him the best of luck in his new role, and signpost you to the new Vitality editorial contact Emma Campbell.  You can contact her on 0845 065 9007 or emma@babtac.com.

NEW in the Member’s Area.  Go to the Vitality Magazine page to find a new link to an online page turning edition of the latest issue; give it a try today.

The Clothes Show – Young Make Up Artist of the Year Competition 2010 Springboard your career with this unmissable opportunity to showcase your talents. Click here to find out more and to apply Young Make Up Artist of the Year

Congratulations to the latest Vitality competition winners, listed below;

Lava Shells training and starter kits

• Vander Tanner from Swindon
• Katherine Hare from Stockton-on-Tees

BABTAC/CIBTAC Awards tickets

• Hazel Hopkins from Rayleigh
• Laurel Chambers from Great Dunmow
• Teresa O’Gorman from Leeds
• Fabienne Reynolds from Bognor Regis

Airbrushes

• Alexandra Hands from Aylesbury
• Joanne Maddison from York
• Heather Adams from Leamington Spa

You will all be notified very soon about your prizes, so well done!

Natural Enhancement are now offering instant support on their website, download support to find out more or go straight to the website www.naturalenhancement.co.uk

Go to the training section to see news on an exclusive offer from The International Dermal Institute and in the BABTAC courses page, information on two new waxing courses from Axiom bodyworks.

Go to the Awards page now to download a guide which gives handy tips to remember when making the video clip to accompany your entry.

Book a table of 10 at the BABTAC/CIBTAC Awards and one of your party will be eligible for FREE Lava Shells training.  Go to the Awards page for further details.

BABTAC/CIBTAC in the news.  Click  Exam fever to read an article published recently regarding National and International examinations.

NEW in the member’s area, under Marketing Materials, download a list of ways that you can use the BABTAC name/logo to enhance your business.  Look for the ‘Promote your Professionalism’ link

Good Surgeon guide hits the front page of national press!  Follow http://www.goodsurgeonguide.co.uk/about-us/press-coverage/ to read more.  You can sign up for the service by following the link in the BABTAC member benefits section and enjoy an exclusive discount.

Enter the Dragon’s Den.  Now in its 8th series, Dragon’s Den is searching for business ideas, inventions or products with serious potential that are business ready and waiting for funding.  If you would like more information about how to apply, download information here.

Permanent make-up seminar.  Natural Enhancement’s Tracey Simpson will be repeating the seminar that she delivered in Utrecht, Holland to over 200 technicians.   If you wish to attend on the 19th April in Chiswick, West London, please call 0208 995 2200 for further details. click here for more details.

Visit the BABTAC courses page for more course updates.  Recently added are waxing courses in association with Axiom Bodyworks.

BABTAC’s Emma Campbell comments on the importance of the beauty industry in a recession.  Click here to view the story.  In another article Emma outlines the main benefits that a salon visit can provide to a stressed workforce.  Click here to see the full story.

Leading industry assocations back the ‘Cut the VAT’ campaign.  Click cut the VAT to find out more.  Also visit www.cutthevat.org