{"id":79389,"date":"2020-08-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/blog\/life-beyond-covid-19-types-of-customers\/"},"modified":"2022-09-07T10:23:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T10:23:54","slug":"life-beyond-covid-19-types-of-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/blog\/life-beyond-covid-19-types-of-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Beyond COVID-19: You Have 3 Types Of Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the threat of COVID-19 transmission still very much present in our communities, we are seeing a shift in consumers&#8217; needs and the emergence of three main types of clients. In the hair and beauty industry, where people would have typically put a premium on convenience, skills, the provided experience and a sense of connection and community, it seems as though that might not remain true for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why companies like Foresight Factory carry out research and analyse data sets to <em>&#8220;highlight the scenarios [businesses] need to plan for and examine what to prioritize in the new brand landscape.&#8221;<\/em> You can watch their insightful series of webinars here, or <strong>listen to the recently aired Phorest FM podcast interview with&nbsp;CEO and co-owner, Meabh Quoirin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Meabh Quoirin on Consumer Trends &amp; Insights to Shape the Industry\u2019s Future\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1Cx2RCCN5kX620rUNR86dW?si=m7akUd4iSZmrru1VnNUxuA&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coping with stressful situations doesn&#8217;t look the same for everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How people react to stressful situations \u2014 and in this case, a new disease \u2014 can depend on various factors: their background, support system, financial situation, pre-existing conditions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the COVID-19 lockdown, stress levels rose high for frontline workers, essential workers and their families, people who were at risk of severe illness and those who lost their jobs or were socially isolated from others. 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Some might have had to isolate themselves for weeks, have had COVID-19 themselves or have lost someone close to the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if they don&#8217;t feel comfortable coming in, make sure you&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/blog\/staying-connected-salon-clients-crisis\/\">stay connected to this segment of your client base<\/a> \u2014 a phone call to check-in can sometimes be enough. Small actions like this can mean the world to them and can increase their loyalty to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe there&#8217;s more you can do too \u2014 online consultations, services that go beyond the salon <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0MtrPkUp29Rin4wt1cUT8J?si=kCu8OoTKQY2Wl4eEGPLBVg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">(listen to this episode of Phorest FM)<\/a>, a special hour dedicated to this group of people, etc. There are no right or wrong answers, only what works for your business and staff! At the very least, take the time to think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You are safe with Phorest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All of that being said, life beyond COVID-19 is still shaping itself, and while there is currently somewhat of a new standard, things could rapidly change again. Now is the time to look at what parts of your business can use the help of technology. Luckily, that\u2019s where Phorest Salon Software can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the video below to learn more about the features helping salons around the world adapt to the current context:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Safe with Phorest AUS Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/vlz73iz76n?dnt=1#?secret=o6y9IXRf8T\" data-secret=\"o6y9IXRf8T\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The &#8216;Safe with Phorest&#8217; suite of features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online booking:<\/strong>\u00a0Our research shows that 30% of bookings happen when salons are closed, so with our online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/blog\/new-feature-phorest-online-reputation-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">salon booking system<\/a>, you can\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/features\/online-booking\/\">virtually increase your bookings and revenue<\/a>\u00a0by 30% overnight! Plus, we make it easy for you to update safety messages via your slick, bespoke booking app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reminder SMS:<\/strong>&nbsp;Did you know that SMS open rates are 76% higher than email and are opened on average within four minutes rather than four days? Auto-reminders let your clients prepare for their appointment ahead of time and in turn,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/features\/automated-sms-email\/\">help you reduce no-shows by up to 99%<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-send consultation forms:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/?page_id=77021\">Pre-send client info and consultation forms<\/a>, straight from your phone to theirs. In a post-lockdown era with hygiene measures in place, it couldn\u2019t be easier or safer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contactless check-in:&nbsp;<\/strong>Minimize the in-salon contact points without compromising on the experience! With Phorest, you can use smart client check-in with push notifications to the right staff member for 5-star social distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Touchless check-out:&nbsp;<\/strong>Use the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Phorest Go app (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/features\/salon-management-app\/\" target=\"_blank\">Phorest Go app<\/a> to check-out clients on mobile. The app works on iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones and tablets, so you can log in from any device, anywhere and have all of our favorite features in the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online reputation:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/features\/salon-reputation-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Prompt reviews and share your clients\u2019 experiences online! (opens in a new tab)\">Prompt reviews and share your clients\u2019 experiences online!<\/a> There\u2019s nothing as powerful as hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google, Facebook and Yelp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get new customers:&nbsp;<\/strong>Get truly digital and let your new customers find you on Google. Online search is your new, safe alternative to walk-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right there with you, every step of the way!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing your salon&#8217;s operations online doesn&#8217;t have to be scary or complicated! With over 6,000 spas and salons as customers across the globe and growing, Phorest Salon Software is the system of choice for the forward-thinking salon owners. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phorest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Talk to a member of our team today to find out how we can help you both stay safe, and grow! (opens in a new tab)\">Talk to a member of our team today to find out how we can help you both stay safe, and grow!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got feedback? Let us know either in the comments below or tweet us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/thephorestword\">@ThePhorestWord<\/a>!<em> (Pssst! We&#8217;re on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phorestsalonsoftware\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em> too!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading! #LetsGrow<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the threat of COVID-19 transmission still very much present in our communities, we are seeing a shift in consumers&#8217; needs and the emergence of three main types of clients. 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