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American Express is a global payments network with direct relationships connecting consumers, businesses and merchants. 

It provides innovative payment, travel and expense management solutions for individuals and businesses of all sizes. 

With a 170 year history built on service, trust and security and with one of the most recognised brands globally, American Express aspires to provide the world's best customer experience every day.

Shop Small is a national movement founded by American Express to celebrate the valuable contributions small businesses make to their communities and the economy, and to encourage shoppers to support them.

Through the Shop Small campaign, American Express has given $19.5 million back to Card Members for spending at local small businesses across Australia between 2013 and 2019, and over the same period AMEX Card Members have contributed more than $4 billion to the Australian small business sector as a result of Shop Small.

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This offer is part of the Australian Hairdressing Council Limited (AHC) member benefits program. The AHC receives revenue on member-generated activity through its member benefits program, including from American Express. Revenue received by the AHC from such activity may be used to maintain services provided by the AHC to its members to benefit you and your business.

With insurance, you want the cover that's right for you, not just a standard package. 

Austbrokers Countrywide arranges insurance cover specifically for hairdressers, barbers and beauty therapists. Currently, we look after more than 1000 salon professionals. 

Running your own business in the Hair, Barber and Beauty industry can mean owning or leasing expensive buildings, equipment and stocking costly products. Planning for all eventualities is a definite must, and obtaining the right insurance is vital.

We've listened to what is important to you and have teamed up with Vero, one of Australia's largest insurers, to design policies that cover the risks you face, ensuring you receive insurance styled especially for you. Click here to learn more about our specialised hair & beauty industry insurance.

This offer is part of the Australian Hairdressing Council Limited's (AHC) member benefits program. The AHC receives revenue on member-generated activity through its member benefits program, including from Austbrokers Countrywide. Revenue received by the AHC from such activity may be used to maintain services provided by the AHC to its members to benefit you and your business.

Payleadr provides digital recurring payment solutions to the hair and beauty industry, enabling salons to effortlessly implement and manage client memberships to generate secure recurring revenue.

For more information, visit: www.payleadr.com.

Don't just pay later. Pay better.

Afterpay is Australia's largest Buy Now Pay Later platform. We empower customers to access the things they want and need, like hair services and products, while still allowing them to maintain financial wellness and control, by splitting payments in four, for both online and in-salon purchases.

Partnering with Australia's largest Buy Now Pay Later platform allows your salon to engage with a high-value community:

• of 3.6 million active customers in Australia and New Zealand

• who spend 24% more frequently than non-Afterpay customers*

• and have a higher-than-average household income**

We're proud to have partnered with the Australian Hairdressing Council to provide its members the opportunity to offer a better way for customers to pay in-salon. 

Members can now open their doors to millions of Afterpay customers across hair and beauty, and those shopping elsewhere throughout the network effect of Afterpay. 

Less stress. More appointments.

Ready to connect with customers who are a cut above the rest? Find out more.

*A Mastercard Australia Incrementality Study showed that customers who sign up to Afterpay tend to shop 24% more frequently than those that did not.

**Afterpay’s Economic Impact report 

Showed that 48 per cent of Afterpay users are in the two highest household income brackets, compared to 43 per cent of the population.

Business support every step of the way.

 Whether you’re starting, running or growing your business, Commonwealth Bank, a proud partner of the Australian Hairdressing Council, could help you do business your way. AHC members could benefit from our direct relationship service and a comprehensive range of business solutions tailored to help you achieve your business goals.

To find out how Commonwealth Bank could help you drive your business forward, contact the AHC Member Support Team on (02) 4929 6098 or email info@theahc.org.au and we’ll put you in touch with a dedicated Commonwealth Bank Relationship Manager. You can also access this offer in the AHC Resource Library.

You can read more about Commonwealth Bank business solutions HERE. 

Things you should know:

This information is current as at 29 March 2023 and is for general information purposes only. It has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of this information to your circumstances before acting on it. 

The AHC may receive a fee from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for each successful referral. Referral fees are only paid on eligible Business Banking products and services for new product enquiries lodged via the the Australian Hairdressing Council. 

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