Milano Software Clients Honored By SALON TODAY Magazine

Milano clients recognized in six categories for customer service, growth, merchandising and more

Richmond Hill, Ontario – Milano Computer Systems Inc., a leading developer of Milano Software for the retail and beauty industries, announced that some of their clients have earned spots on SALON TODAY Magazine’s SALON TODAY 200, which honors 200 top salons for outstanding growth and best practices in 11 different categories.  The 16^th annual listing appears in the magazine’s January/February issue.

“We are proud that we had clients who were selected for the SALON TODAY 200, which recognizes exceptional salons and spas that help establish industry benchmarks,” said Paul Pagliaro, President of Milano Computer Systems. “We work hard to support each of them and congratulate them on this achievement. We were happy to present our winning clients with 500 free gift cards.”

For this year’s list, SALON TODAY developed new application questions that would raise the bar for the landmark competition. The categories include Education, Compensation and Benefits,  Customer Service, Environmental Sustainability, Philanthropy, Planned Profitability, Recruitment and Training, Retail and Merchandising,  Retention and Referral Programs, Technology and Growth.

The Milano clients and the respective category they were honored in are:

• Bobby Cooper Salon, Indianapolis, IN (Advanced Education)
• The Loft Hair Design, Escondido, CA (Compensation and Benefits)
• Geno Levi Salon, McMurray, PA (Customer Service)
• Jolie Salon and Day Spa, Blue Bell, PA (Customer Service)
• Myra J A Salon, Defiance, OH (Philanthropy)
• Paul Kenneth Salon, Woburn, MA (Planned Profitability)
• Life SalonSpa, Halifax, NS (Retail and Merchandising)
• Changes Hair Studio, Kamloops, BC (Growth)
• Life SalonSpa Dartmouth, Darthmouth, NS (Growth)

In order to be eligible for consideration in SALON TODAY 200, salons had to have opened on or before January 1, 2010 and generate annual service and product sales revenues of at least $250,000 per year since 2010. The owner was also required to submit relevant salon information, provide statistical data about the business, and complete at least one of the Best Practice sections, including essays.

Milano Software is also the co-creator and sponsor of two industry awards: the Salon MBA and the Salon Business Excellence Awards. The Salon MBA award will be presented at the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) on July 14, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Salon Business Excellence Award was created for the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards (Contessa). The Contessa Awards will take place during the fall of 2014.

To learn more about Milano Software and how they can help your salon or spa, visit www.milanosoftware.com.

About Milano Software

For over 20 years, Milano Computer Systems, Inc. has been an award winning developer of Milano Software, a comprehensive business software application for the retail and beauty industries. Milano is committed to helping stylists, salons, spas, medical spas, retailers and chains more effectively run their business. Our successful track record as a software solutions provider is driven by continuous product innovation, world class customer service, and investment in educational programs designed to help our customers succeed. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Milano Software solutions are used by customers throughout North America. “Our Culture; Totally Committed. Our Passion; Technology. Our Goal; Your Success.”  To learn more, visit www.milanosoftware.com.