The Business Awards were created to foster, encourage and celebrate business excellence, and have become known for helping salons gain a better understanding of their businesses. With $20,000 worth of prizes, invaluable business feedback, free Benchmark for 3 months and a glamorous evening of recognition – it’s no wonder hairdressers nation-wide are flocking to register for the awards this year!

"The real advantage of the award is just entering." says prior winner Grant Bettjeman of Bettjemans Hair Associates, "Even though the entry form is easy to complete it does make you look in depth at you business. I learned more about our bottom line and how we got there in the few hours of completing the entry form than I had all year!"

"Bibo’s Belinda Watson, winner of NZ Top Performing Salon 2009, agrees. "Winning the award was sensational for team morale and a great cause for celebration." She says. "The information we gained just through entering the awards has helped us to clearly define our business goals moving ahead. Our clients love that we won too."

Tom Murphy from Kitomba software says "Kitomba is supporting this award to put something back into the Industry. Salon owners work incredibly hard, with limited time delivering fantastic levels of customer service. We want them to enjoy greater business success through focusing on Salon Business Management. We believe this award will help lift the standard of Salon Business Management within the NZ industry and with higher standards should come higher rewards".

This year the Kitomba Business Awards winners will be announced at the prestigious Industry Awards Week-end held in Christchurch, in September.

There are a number of exciting new sponsors and awards including the Schwarzkopf Professional Business Stylist of the Year, Telecom’s Employer of Choice and the L'Oreal Entrepreneur of the Year. The prestigious Kitomba Business Salon of the Year award now also includes categories based on salon size, which means more salons can compete against similar sized salons.

"Our industry needs strong and diverse businesses to support growth and employment moving forward." Says Gary Marshal of L’Oreal Professional, "These awards acknowledge business leadership and responsibility that will continue to drive our businesses in today’s ever evolving and challenging market."

"Schwarzkopf Professional proudly supports the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards" Says Craig Sheppard of Schwarzkopf Professional. "It’s great to be able to celebrate the business success of New Zealand salons nationwide and encourage excellence in the Hair industry."

"New Zealand salons have a lot to be proud of." Agrees Tom Murphy, Kitomba Software CEO. "It’s important to recognize, encourage and celebrate our success. The Kitomba Business Awards do just that – they are a huge positive reflection on both us and our industry."

Registrations close this month on June 30th.

To find out more about the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards, visit http://nzhairdressingawards.co.nz
or call the friendly Kitomba team toll free on 0800 161 101