Well done Gemma Williams and Sian Castree for reaching the finals of this years business awards.
Also k2thesalon.co.uk short-listed for website of the year!
Winners will be announced in February.
Monday 21 January 2008
Saturday 12 January 2008
Anna and Trevor Sorbie (from the archives)
K2 stylist Anna Clinton right together with Trevor Sorbie left (World Famous
Celebrity hairdresser) presenting Anna with her hairdressing certificates.
Celebrity hairdresser) presenting Anna with her hairdressing certificates.
Friday 11 January 2008
The Best of Shrewsbury Award (press release)
Printed in The Shropshire Star 10/01/08
"A Shrewsbury hair salon and coffee shop has won the first ever local business award organised by business and community website thebestof shrewsbury.
Winners of the ‘Best Health and Beauty Business’ award, as voted for by their customers through thebestof shrewsbury website, is K2 The Salon. Established in 2005 and located in the Darwin Centre their entry, which has been on thebestof shrewsbury for just over a year, has created a number of new clients.
Commenting on the award and the success of their thebestof entry, Jo Stephens director and salon manager at K2 The Salon, said: “Not only have we generated regular new customers to the salon but also people from outside the area who are visiting friends and relatives in Shrewsbury or looking to have their hair styled for a local wedding. With links from thebestof, we have recently launched our own website at http://www.k2thesalon.co.uk/ where customers can book appointments online.”
Each business has a dedicated web page including up to 400 words of text, photographs and full contact details, with links to their own website and email address on the www.thebestof.co.uk/shrewsbury. In addition, the site also provides a variety of free information covering local news, weather, events, education, essential services, arts and culture.
Andy Rao, director at thebestof shrewsbury said: “We launched the awards scheme with the aim of providing an opportunity for local businesses to increase their company profile and exposure in and around the area. Each month there will be a specific category for which they may be nominated. K2 The Salon is certainly one of the most popular; they received 61% of the votes which is a great achievement for the Jo and her team.”
He continued: “Voting has already started for the ‘Best Legal and Finance Business’ award and the winner will be announced in February. Over the next 12 months we will see awards for ‘Best Tradesman,’ Best Family Owned Business,’ as well as a number of others.”
Picture (left to right): Andy Rao, director thebestof shrewsbury presenting ‘Best Health and Beauty Business’ award to Jo Stephens, director and salon manager, K2 The Salon." Shropshire Star
Winners of the ‘Best Health and Beauty Business’ award, as voted for by their customers through thebestof shrewsbury website, is K2 The Salon. Established in 2005 and located in the Darwin Centre their entry, which has been on thebestof shrewsbury for just over a year, has created a number of new clients.
Commenting on the award and the success of their thebestof entry, Jo Stephens director and salon manager at K2 The Salon, said: “Not only have we generated regular new customers to the salon but also people from outside the area who are visiting friends and relatives in Shrewsbury or looking to have their hair styled for a local wedding. With links from thebestof, we have recently launched our own website at http://www.k2thesalon.co.uk/ where customers can book appointments online.”
Each business has a dedicated web page including up to 400 words of text, photographs and full contact details, with links to their own website and email address on the www.thebestof.co.uk/shrewsbury. In addition, the site also provides a variety of free information covering local news, weather, events, education, essential services, arts and culture.
Andy Rao, director at thebestof shrewsbury said: “We launched the awards scheme with the aim of providing an opportunity for local businesses to increase their company profile and exposure in and around the area. Each month there will be a specific category for which they may be nominated. K2 The Salon is certainly one of the most popular; they received 61% of the votes which is a great achievement for the Jo and her team.”
He continued: “Voting has already started for the ‘Best Legal and Finance Business’ award and the winner will be announced in February. Over the next 12 months we will see awards for ‘Best Tradesman,’ Best Family Owned Business,’ as well as a number of others.”
Picture (left to right): Andy Rao, director thebestof shrewsbury presenting ‘Best Health and Beauty Business’ award to Jo Stephens, director and salon manager, K2 The Salon." Shropshire Star
About thebestof
- www.thebestof.co.uk is a national network of local websites, run by local people, that champion the best businesses in their area
- thebestof are one of the UK’s top 100 most popular sites* as ranked by independent web traffic monitor Alexa.com and have been since April 2006. (*September 2007)
- thebestof has established widespread coverage in virtually all the major centres in the UK. From Aberdeen in the north, to Plymouth in the south, from Llandudno in the west and Norwich in the East – and pretty much everywhere in between
- Based in Solihull, thebestof is the brainchild of Nigel and Sue Botterill. It was set up over 2 years ago and now has well over 350 franchisees featuring over 65,000 businesses between them.
- It is the fastest growing UK franchise – ever! And was ranked 3rd in this year’s Tech Track 100
Wednesday 9 January 2008
Philip Minton Biography
Philip a Bond Street stylist during the swinging 60’s has trained and worked along side some of the cream of British hairdressers. He opened his first hair salon at twenty-two. After over 30 years of building up the Kameo salon group he opened an innovative salon called K2, in the Darwin Shopping Centre Shrewsbury, which daughter Jo Stephens successfully manages and has won awards for. He has had salons all over the midlands and north west.
Philip is a family man who has an enthusiastic and passionate attitude towards hairdressing. Philip believes that the best asset to any salon are the staff, so employee development is a top priority. As well as receiving on-site training, all his staff are regularly sent on ‘excellent’ training courses at the Academy in London / Manchester.
All of Philips team are trained to the same high standard and are kept up to date with the most modern techniques and styles. Philip encourages each stylist to be individual and creative in their own right.
Philip and his team of stylists pamper clients from the moment they step into the salon until they leave, and whether you book in for a consultation, colour or re-style just one stylist will be involved throughout. Customer service and the atmosphere in the salons are also paramount to Philips success. If you are happy with our service tell your friends, if not tell us.
K2 launched the K2 website in 2007 which has greatly improved communication not only with existing, but also with potential clients. These days busy lifestyles often mean it is far easier to make an appointment online or send us a enquiry via e-mail. This service is easy to use and available to everyone 24 /7. The blog has been particularly successful as it has enabled current and potential customers to see what our stylists and trainees are achieving. These online diaries give K2 an excellent opportunity to post current photographs and videos. This has greatly enhanced communication with clients as K2 can receive instant feedback.
Philip and his team regularly style hair for fashion shows, photo shoots and specialise in doing creative styles for weddings and other special occasions. Philip and his team regularly get involved in local & national charity events, raising money through hair demanstrations and funky fashion shows (often showcasing young local up and coming fashion designers).
Philip is a family man who has an enthusiastic and passionate attitude towards hairdressing. Philip believes that the best asset to any salon are the staff, so employee development is a top priority. As well as receiving on-site training, all his staff are regularly sent on ‘excellent’ training courses at the Academy in London / Manchester.
All of Philips team are trained to the same high standard and are kept up to date with the most modern techniques and styles. Philip encourages each stylist to be individual and creative in their own right.
Philip and his team of stylists pamper clients from the moment they step into the salon until they leave, and whether you book in for a consultation, colour or re-style just one stylist will be involved throughout. Customer service and the atmosphere in the salons are also paramount to Philips success. If you are happy with our service tell your friends, if not tell us.
K2 launched the K2 website in 2007 which has greatly improved communication not only with existing, but also with potential clients. These days busy lifestyles often mean it is far easier to make an appointment online or send us a enquiry via e-mail. This service is easy to use and available to everyone 24 /7. The blog has been particularly successful as it has enabled current and potential customers to see what our stylists and trainees are achieving. These online diaries give K2 an excellent opportunity to post current photographs and videos. This has greatly enhanced communication with clients as K2 can receive instant feedback.
Philip and his team regularly style hair for fashion shows, photo shoots and specialise in doing creative styles for weddings and other special occasions. Philip and his team regularly get involved in local & national charity events, raising money through hair demanstrations and funky fashion shows (often showcasing young local up and coming fashion designers).
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