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 […]
5 Reasons to Offer Online Booking
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 […]
How to Write a Killer Business Plan For Your Salon or Spa
If you’re looking to open a salon, change locations, expand or remodel your current facility, it’s fairly apparent that you’ll need working capital to help realize your dream. Naturally, you’ll tap into your own savings and reach out to family and friends for funds, but when that is not enough capital, look to your local […]
How to Minimize No-Shows
We all have clients that don’t show up for their appointments. Incredibly aggravating, these dreaded no-shows not only cause a loss of momentum for your workday but also cost the salon in both operating expenses and lost revenue. That appointment is nearly impossible to fill last minute or to recapture that loss financially. And to […]
How to Solicit Client Referrals
Coming up with practical ways to grow your business can be time-consuming and costly – two things for which you likely don’t have an abundance. One way to ensure financial stability is to be sure that your schedule is full with a decent balance of clients. Although it’s terrific to have an occasional break on […]
