We’ve all heard the old adage “knowledge is power.” But did you know that information is a large and growing part of what salon and spa professionals offer? It’s no longer feasible to just provide great haircuts, skin-silkening facials, and a dose of witty banter. To compete in today’s fever pitch frenzy of online retailers, […]
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The Straw that Broke the Internet
Photo courtesy Loft 647 Doesn’t it seem that no matter where you look, the whole world has suddenly ditched straws? Even Starbucks scrapped them for their more environmentally-friendly cup lids that require no straws. Here at SalonRunner, we LOVE this initiative – and the sea turtles, of course! However, we understand that not everyone can […]
Tech Connectors
In the July/August 2018 issue of Salon Today magazine, Rosy and SalonInteractive had a significant presence. A leading industry publication for salon and spa owners and managers, this technology focused issue featured some of the biggest and brightest minds in the software industry. Here are some of the top features involving our founder Jim Bower. […]
5 Reasons to Offer Online Booking
Are you still using an old hand-written scheduling book? If so, it’s time to get you into the 21st century. Not just with salon or spa software for scheduling and management, but specifically with online booking. These days, people book a majority of their services online. For example, when booking a flight, most people don’t […]
Setting Salon Pricing
As hairdressers, we thrive on making people happy. We absolutely live for the opportunity to help others look and feel their very best. It’s why we got into this industry in the first place and why we get up in the morning and head to the salon, spending hours on our feet cutting, coloring, blow-drying, […]
5 Ways to Automate Salon & Spa Management
Running a salon or spa is a lot of work. Between managing staff, booking clients, sending confirmations, ordering supplies, and marketing your business, there’s less time left to service your customers effectively. One solution is to systemize as many of the daily business processes as possible. Here are the top five ways to automate your […]
