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Everything Your Salon Needs To Know About Instagram’s IGTV App

Not too long ago, Instagram launched a new app and experience, redefining once again, how we connect with our audiences. A bit of context: Instagram started out as a photo sharing platform. Then they brought in short videos. Next, Instagram Stories made it easy to snap and share instant videos and photos. Finally, they’ve released the IGTV … Continued

Get Set Up With Online Bookings Before You Get So Busy You Can’t

“I need a serious haircut, but I didn’t get the time to book myself in for one. With work, kids and everything else in between, I just don’t think of ringing up. I wish I could just book something online while I commute or before I go to bed.” Have you ever heard this before?

Top 3 Reasons Why Salons And Spas Should Adopt Tiered Pricing

Perhaps many of you already know this, but more than being a salon business coach, I’m also a proud salon owner. Through the years of business coaching and working at my salon, I’ve realised that generally speaking, when it comes to business matters, beauty salons tend to have a better grip on the issues than … Continued

Christina Kreitel To Speak At The Salon Owners Summit 2019!

Concretely, what is a brand? How do you build one? In Marty Neumeier’s book ‘The Brand Gap,’ a brand, by definition, is “[multiple people’s] gut feeling about a product, service, or company.” If we agree on this definition, we must also understand that businesses can’t control the branding process. However, they can influence it with what differentiates … Continued

Salon Reception Areas Need To Be Rethought Of… But Why?

Lately, I have been on a mission to revolutionise my clients’ salon reception areas and desks. More specifically, I focus on the training for reception and on how to turn the first and last client touchpoint into a strong commercial asset that impact revenue. Ok, so “revolution” might come off strong, but being French, I thought it … Continued

Phorest FM On Spotify & Nominated At The Podcast Awards People’s Choice 2018!

To think that Phorest FM has gone from being a simple idea when Killian and I were frantically trying to calm our nerves while recording the first few episodes to hosting a live recording in front of an audience & other episodes straight from the Salon Owners Summit which would feature Tabatha Coffey, Steve Martin … Continued

Hiring Salon Staff: Tips For Finding The Very Best

Successful hires rarely come from going through the process under pressure. Looking out for salon staff that could fit your culture should always be at the back of your mind – hear Saad Aslam, CEO of HC Medspa on this. Saving resumes for the right moment rather than rushing a hire can make your life … Continued

Enter To Win A Weekly Planner Calendar & A “Five-Minute Journal”!

The last few giveaways have been quite heavy on technology and photography gadgets. This month, we’re hoping to help you plan your weeks and get into the habit of practicing gratitude. For this reason, we’re giving away 3 prize bundles that each include 1x Tabitha Wilde Weekly Planner Calendar of 55 undated sheets and 1x … Continued

11 Ways You Can Raise Money For Your Salon In Ireland

Guest Article by Gloria Murray, Accountant and Director of Murray Associates Accountants It might seem like a good decision to borrow money to fund your new business or expand your existing salon, clinic, or spa. Before you do this, make sure you look at your cashflow. You have to make sure you can make the repayments each … Continued