Earn Award-Worthy Reviews with Phorest’s Online Reputation Manager

Ask any salon owner. Referrals drive our industry. It doesn’t matter how good you are at selling your business, word-of-mouth will always have a special power. It’s psychology. You have heard it a million times, humans are social creatures. Referrals and online reviews appeal to our very human need for trust and validation. They offer … Continued

Survey: How Attitudes to Anti-Wrinkle Injectables and Fillers are Changing Across the World

Have you ever tried, or considered, anti-wrinkle injections? Most commonly known by the brand name Botox®, anti-wrinkle injectable treatments are an increasingly popular treatment across the world. In research conducted by Phorest, a global participation group gave us their thoughts on the treatment. With the majority of participants leaning on the side of interest and … Continued

17 Salons Who Transformed Their Space into a Unique Destination

Since the concept of the “experience economy” first entered our vernacular, there has been no looking back. The pandemic may have briefly stalled in-person experiences, but experts predict that this shift from valuing commodities to experiences is not only here to stay, but will be stronger than ever. In response, salons are dialling up the … Continued

Inflation, the Experience Economy & New Data Insights to Keep Your Clients Coming Back

With inflation rates reaching record levels, many businesses will be dealing with a more price-conscious customer. In the United States, inflation is at the highest level since 1982, while the Euro-Zone saw a 7.5% rate in March, with experts predicting that it still has more to climb.  In fact, you may even be thinking of … Continued

Why You’ll Want To (And How You Can) Maximise Every Client Visit In 2021

Despite it being as trying as a year can be, 2020 has shown the industry’s resilience and given salon owners worldwide new strategies and tactics to look at their business. It has also given many the chance to look at performance metrics from a different angle. However, it seems that every time you pick up … Continued

Financial Help, New Income Ideas & Salvaging Your Christmas Rush This November

A Letter to Salon Owners facing a second COVID-19 Lockdown I hope you, your family and your business are doing okay through this very strange time. I wanted to reach out to let you know that Phorest remains open to you, not only as a software provider but in support throughout lockdown and beyond. I … Continued

How To Maintain A Post-Lockdown, Top-Quality Salon Experience

The industry is likely never to go back to the way it operated before COVID-19. As salons and spas progressively reopen, they are also shaping a new normal. However, with social distancing protocols in place, maintaining an engaging customer experience might feel slightly challenging. From cleanliness procedures to booking appointments and selling retail, various processes … Continued

The 3 Marketing Emails You’ll Need for A Successful Salon Reopening

There are many vital elements to consider when looking at reopening your salon. But let’s say that you have your new schedule organised, your new opening hours set and your health and hygiene plan ready to go. Now it’s time to look at how you are going to contact your clients and get them back through … Continued

Never Lose Faith: Successful Avenues For Making Money While Closed

When you look at the current crisis, the biggest concern is the sheer uncertainty of how long it’s going to last and what the long term impact on business will be. You’ll be hearing scenarios for all sorts of lengths, but the reality is, no one knows. Not even the greatest epidemiologists in the world … Continued