As a salon, spa, or clinic owner, raising your prices isn’t always an option. Between cost-of-living pressures, savvy clients shopping around, and the constant juggle of delivering a five-star experience, sometimes the last thing you want to do is rock the boat.
But what if we told you that there was another way to boost your revenue… without adding to your overhead, compromising on client care, or burning out your team? At Phorest, we’re here to uncover exactly that.
Whether you run a bustling salon, a tranquil spa, or a results-driven medi-aesthetic clinic, there are often untapped opportunities already sitting within your business. From smarter goal setting and recurring income to better retail visibility, it’s all about making what you already do work harder for you.
This blog is part of Phorest’s 2025 August Collection, a series created to help forward-thinking businesses like yours thrive (not just survive) this year and beyond.
Benchmark Your Way to Smarter Revenue
Running a spa, clinic, or salon without clear data is a little like doing a treatment or cutting hair with your eyes closed – it’s risky business. And yet, so many businesses still set their revenue targets based on gut feeling, what the competitor down the road is charging, or a “that’ll do” spreadsheet that hasn’t been updated in months.
We want to help you do things differently. With your Phorest Benchmark Report, you can compare your performance with similar-sized businesses in your area and see how you stack up against top performers across key revenue-driving metrics. These 10 metrics, for example, rebooking rate, average ticket value, and client retention, were selected after conversations with industry coaches and the Phorest community.
It’s not just about seeing where you’re behind; it’s about spotting your hidden opportunities. Maybe your rebooking rate is rock-solid (go you!), but your retail sales are trailing. That tells you that there’s room to upsell products and boost basket size… without needing to raise prices or add more appointments to an already-packed day.
To put it simply, it’s smarter goal-setting based on real insights, and not guesswork. Because when your goals are realistic and rooted in data, you’re far more likely to achieve them.
The Phorest Benchmark report is made possible thanks to a data set of over 11,000 Phorest clients around the world. Exclusive to Phorest clients, your unique report will be delivered quarterly. So go check your inbox now!
Build Revenue That Doesn’t Rely on Busy Periods
If your clinic, spa, or salon revenue still peaks and plummets depending on the season (and we know it can), it’s time for a rethink. Relying on December madness to carry you through a quiet January isn’t exactly a sustainable business model. That’s where Memberships come in.
Rather than crossing your fingers for walks-ins, or waiting for holiday rushes, Memberships give you a reliable, recurring income stream that you can count on, every single month. Your clients pay upfront (hello, cash flow!), and in return, they get the flexibility to book treatments, access perks, or enjoy service bundles that suit their lifestyle. You win, they win.
While it’s a new feature, Phorest makes it super-easy to get started. You can offer credit- or service-based memberships, decide on discounts, and even let clients buy and manage their plan online. It’s like building loyalty on autopilot, but with better financial predictability baked in.
Already utilising memberships in some capacity at your salon, spa, or clinic, but stuck in a rigid setup that’s more admin than it’s worth? Phorest’s latest update gives you full control: from custom billing dates and durations to easy client management. It’s sleek and streamlined, and members are always flagged in your calendar and throughout your system.
At Phorest, we’re also all about making your marketing smarter. You’ll also get new filters that let you target campaigns directly to members – like exclusive promotions or loyalty perks – delivered directly to their inbox. This offers steady revenue and more loyalty, with less stress.
It’s what we like to call a glow-up, for your bottom line.
Make Selling High-Value Packages Effortless
Selling courses and packages can be one of the most profitable moves for your business… but let’s be honest, getting your team to upsell them in person can be awkward and time-consuming. It can also be forgotten in the middle of a busy day.
That’s why the Buy Courses Online feature exists. It takes your treatment packages – from facials to laser to root touch-ups to massages – and puts them front and centre on a sleek, professional online platform. Clients can browse, choose, and purchase at any time, without needing a face-to-face pitch. You’ll secure upfront, pre-paid revenue, encourage commitment to a full treatment plan, and reduce no-shows, thanks to built-in accountability.
Plus, with unique, shareable links for every course, your marketing gets an instant boost. Promote them via email, SMS, or on social media, and watch those conversions tick up.
With course sales, you’re not just selling a one-off service. Instead, you’re inviting clients into a longer journey with your salon, clinic, or spa. This journey builds loyalty, delivers better results, and boosts revenue while you’re on it – together. It’s simple, slick, and scalable; exactly how your course sales should feel.
Unlock More Retail Revenue, Without More Work
Let’s talk about retail. You already know those carefully chosen products on your shelves carry some of the best profit margins in the business. The only challenge? Sales often stop when your clients walk out the door.
That’s where Phorest steps in.
If you’re just getting started, Phorest’s Online Store feature is the quickest, simplest way to begin selling retail online. With real-time inventory updates and a seamless setup, you can create an additional revenue stream in just a few clicks, with no extra tools required.
If your business already runs on Shopify (or you’re looking for something more advanced), Phorest now integrates directly with Shopify. This means your stock levels and sales sync automatically between both systems, every five minutes. No more late-night manual updates, no risk of overselling, and no double entry. Everything flows seamlessly between your Shopify store and Phorest’s Stock and Inventory Tracking feature.
In other words, whether you’re dipping your toes into e-commerce for the first time or levelling up to a more advanced system, Phorest has you covered. Your store can run 24/7, your clients never run out of their favourites, and your business keeps earning even when your doors are closed.
Your Next Revenue Boost Could Be Hiding in Plain Sight
Here’s the truth: boosting your bottom line doesn’t always mean cutting costs or hiking your prices. Sometimes, the smartest growth comes from making what you already do work harder.
With tools that take the guesswork out of your numbers, create recurring income, simplify admin, and open up new revenue streams, there are so many opportunities just waiting for you to implement them. The best part is this – you don’t have to overhaul your business to tap into them.
At Phorest, we’re here to help you do just that, one smart, strategic move at a time.
Ready to see what else is possible? Dive into the Phorest 2025 August Collection, packed with expert insights, strategies, and tools to help UK and Irish salons, spas, and clinics stay profitable, resilient, and ready for what’s next.
See how Memberships could reshape your revenue.
