How Smart Salons, Spas, and Clinics Use Data to Unlock Hidden Growth

Did you know that businesses that actively track their goals and act on that data can hit their goals 96% of the time? No, it’s not magic. It’s just math.  Running a successful business has always relied on instinct. You’ve learned to read your clients, sense when to launch a promotion, and know when your … Continued

Tipping the Scales: Empowering Staff with PhorestTips

At this year’s Salon Owners Summit, Jacob Morris, a Product Designer at Phorest, took us on a journey through the salon industry’s evolving tipping landscape, weaving in humor, real-life stories, and some eyebrow-raising research findings along the way. The session wasn’t just about tipping – it was also about empowerment, specifically, how businesses can give … Continued

Setting Targets For Salon & Spa Staff

Goal-setting isn’t just a business buzzword – it’s a proven strategy for driving performance and motivating teams. For salons, spas, and clinics, clear and actionable targets can make all the difference, helping your staff stay focused while delivering exceptional client experiences. Companies that focus on their employees’ performance are 4.2 times more likely to outperform … Continued

Expanding to a Second Location: How to Know When Your Salon Business is Ready

Opening a new location is a major goal for many business owners in the professional hair and beauty industry. Expanding your business, some believe, represents success. It signifies opportunity and expansion, allowing you to share your offerings with more people and continue building the brand you’ve worked so hard to create.  That being said, however, … Continued

How To Price Your Salon’s Services at a Premium Level

In today’s economy, running a successful salon, spa, or clinic can be difficult. From the ever-increasing cost of living to political instabilities and staffing issues, finances are a bone of contention for many business owners across the globe right now. It can be difficult to understand how to price your services in a manner that … Continued

Tom Kuhn: Earning Potential in the Professional Beauty Industry

During his Main Stage talk at the 2024 Salon Owners Summit, Tom Kuhn, CEO of Qnity – an organisation offering education and tools for economic empowerment in the beauty industry – brought attendees through the latest research carried out by Qnity’s research arm, Qnity Institute. The research looks into the earning potential and working conditions … Continued

Cutting Costs – 4 Super Easy Saving Tips For Your Salon Budget

The new year is the perfect time for you and your team to reassess and refine your business strategies, cut unnecessary costs, and plan for a successful year ahead. With the ever-increasing cost of living crisis playing out across the globe, one of the most sensible resolutions for businesses, large and small, is to learn … Continued

How to Defend Your Salon Against Fraudulent Chargebacks

Chargeback fraud is one of the most common forms of fraud experienced by salons. We aim to empower salons to prevent fraud and outline steps that you can take to protect your revenue in the event of chargeback fraud. What is Chargeback Fraud? Chargeback fraud exploits the standard protocol banks have in place to protect … Continued

How Software Can Bring Your Spa to The Next Level

As spa management technology becomes more advanced than ever before, it can be difficult to know what exactly your business needs. With almost two decades of experience in the industry, Phorest has learned from experience what kind of features really make a difference to spa businesses across the globe. Not to boast, but we are … Continued