If We Had To Run A Salon Or Spa As Of Today, We Would…

This summer, a little before we launched the #30Days2Grow salon challenge, Phorest Salon Software CEO Ronan Perceval wrote an open letter to the salon industry. If you didn’t get the chance to read it back then, it discussed the current state of the industry and its deep discounting culture. By the end of it, we … Continued

100 Extra Salon Owners Summit 2018 Tickets Released!

We don’t want you to miss out on the biggest salon industry event of 2018, and so due to high demand, we’ve released an additional 100 Salon Owners Summit 2018 tickets! This January 8th, 2018, at the Convention Centre in Dublin, you will hear from some of the world’s best thought leaders in the industry … Continued

Share Your Best Retail Photos To Win A Portable Photo Studio!

Today, salons that succeed make sure they stand out online: through their reviews, photos, website, etc. With the likes of  Instagram growing to be one of the best visual platforms for businesses to reach clients, we thought we’d help out a little. The art of taking perfect salon photos requires time, practice and dedication, but, often enough, due … Continued

Upcoming 2017 Trade Shows, Webinars And Learning Guides

Every quarter, we work tirelessly to create the freshest, most impactful salon webinars, articles and eBooks specifically tailored to the most important areas of your salon’s success. When mastered, these pillars of the hair and beauty industry will guarantee that your business will stand tall amongst your competitors. And if you want to go one … Continued

How To Solve 4 Common Phorest Support Queries Yourself

With 101 days to go until Christmas, we’ve started to see a few Phorest support queries coming in from salons regarding getting set up for the festive season. I know! It’s not even Halloween yet, but we thought it would be a good idea to start listing a few of the more common issues and their … Continued

Get Your Copy: The Salon Owner’s Email Marketing eBook

Email marketing is still considered one of the very best ways to engage and attract clients while also informing them of the latest deals, news & happenings of your salon. Email gives you the power to connect with customers in a much broader way. You can reach people on mobile, keep your clients informed, inspire … Continued

Enter For A Chance To Win A Bundle Of Business Books!

It’s that time of the month again! Phorest Salon Software and the Phorest Blog are pleased to announce they’re giving away a bundle of three business books to 1 lucky winner from the industry – will it be you?

Enter For A Chance To Win A Salon Social Media Consultation!

If there’s one thing that doesn’t stand still in today’s digital world, it’s social media. With the likes of Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, and all the others that keep appearing, it can easily feel overwhelming to manage it all. Where do you start? How do you get clients to engage with you? Which platform … Continued

How Millennials Are Securing Your Future In The Hair And Beauty Industry

The world is moving towards an experience economy. Businesses in the hair and beauty industry are well placed for this shift. I’ve worked lots of retail-based jobs in my late teens and early twenties to help pay my way through university. Often, the work would be repetitive and mundane. Standing at the till in Spar … Continued