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Virtual Partner

ICO'S Virtual Partner Programmes Help Salon Professionals Manage Their Business Easily and Efficiently

I am sure you would agree that the most effective way to get positive results is to work with a person who specialises in the field (relative to your desired outcome). For example, working with a trainer at the gym will make you focus on specific areas of fitness - working with a business development partner will focus your efforts to achieve specific business results.

What can you expect from becoming an ICO Virtual Partner?

As your Virtual Partner, ICO will help you see your business from a fresh prospective, helping you to plan a business strategy for more efficient productivity, sustainable growth and greater profits.

You will learn to manage your business more efficiently, with easy data management, structured business analysis and a focus on key areas of performance. Supported by a great salary and incentive programme, you can expect to grow your business and become more profitable! And like working with a trainer, in the beginning you will have more support and more practical guidance as your programme continues.

Below is a list of the programmes we offer from the basic Performance Based Pay salary and bonus reward programme through to the Platinum coaching programme. Becoming a Virtual Partner is easy, simply contact us and we'll help you choose the right programme for you and your business.

ICO Basics

Performance Based Pay System

Designed for every hairstylist, beauty therapist, manager, receptionist - in-fact everyone in your salon or spa.

  • Performance Based Pay System
    Structured salary and bonus reward programme exclusively built for you
  • Access to ICO's Virtual Partner Area
    Online management facility personalised for you with access from any computer (with internet access) and employee login
  • Benchmarking and Rewarding Workbook
    For salons and spas
  • Performance, Evaluation and Appraisal Pack
    A guide on how to get the best from your team
  • Column Builder
    Tools to help improve the client experience
  • Telephone and Email Support

ICO Silver

Virtual Partner Programme

Designed for small to medium sized businesses.

  • Performance Based Pay System
    Personalised salary and incentive programme
  • Access to ICO's Virtual Partner Area
  • Benchmarking and Rewarding Workbook
    For salons and spas
  • Column Builder
    Tools to help improve the client experience
  • Performance, Evaluation and Appraisal Pack
    A guide on how to get the best from your team
  • Telephone and Email Support
  • Recruitment and Induction Pack
    Strategies and business materials
  • Personalised Company Handbook
  • One Consultation Day at your Salon or Office
    Full personalised business review and analysis
  • Monthly Analysis Reviews
  • Quarterly Staff Performance Reviews
£197 plus £57 per month
£750 plus £117 per month

ICO Gold

Performance Based Pay System

Designed for small to medium sized businesses who wish to accelerate processes.

  • Performance Based Pay System
    Personalised salary and incentive programme
  • Access to ICO's Virtual Partner Area
  • Benchmarking and Rewarding Workbook
    For salons and spas
  • Column Builder
    Tools to help improve the client experience
  • Performance, Evaluation and Appraisal Pack
    A guide on how to get the best from your team
  • Telephone and Email Support
  • Recruitment and Induction Pack
    Strategies and business materials
  • Personalised Company Handbook
  • Two Consultation Days at your Salon or Office
    Full personalised business review and analysis
  • Monthly Analysis Reviews
  • Quarterly Staff Performance Reviews
  • Contract of Employment
  • Business and Strategy Reviews

ICO Platinum

Virtual Partner Programme

Designed for intensive management restructuring, larger salons and those with multiple locations.

  • Performance Based Pay System
    Personalised salary and incentive programme
  • Access to ICO's Virtual Partner Area
  • Benchmarking and Rewarding Workbook
    For salons and spas
  • Column Builder
    Tools to help improve the client experience
  • Performance, Evaluation and Appraisal Pack
    A guide on how to get the best from your team
  • Telephone and Email Support
  • Recruitment and Induction Pack
    Strategies and business materials
  • Personalised Company Handbook
  • Six Consultation Days at your Salon or Office
    Full personalised business review and analysis
  • Monthly Analysis Reviews
  • Quarterly Staff Performance Reviews
  • Contract of Employment
  • Business and Strategy Reviews
  • Monthly Telephone Reviews
  • PR Strategies and Marketing Strategies
£850 plus £179 per month
£1,500 plus £500 per month

Programmes run for 12 months. All prices exclude VAT.