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The Salon Owner’s Guide to Hiring & Staff Retention

Staff hiring and retention is one of the most pressing issues facing businesses in the professional beauty industry today. In the aftermath of the pandemic, which saw the emergence of flexible, remote work and a booming shadow economy, many beauty professionals are leaving employment in the salon behind and opting instead to work for themselves … Continued

Revolutionise Reception with PhorestGuest

When clients enter your salon, what’s their first impression? Are they greeted with a lengthy queue of waiting guests, or perhaps an empty, unmanned reception desk? Do you spend your days rushing back and forth from behind the chair to the reception desk in an attempt to check clients in and pay clients out while … Continued

Optimise Your Online Store with These New Features

The way that we shop is changing. In-person browsing is quickly being replaced by online shopping in all industries, giving consumers the option to purchase products from the comfort of their homes and have them delivered straight to their doors. Has your salon done anything to make the most of this? In our ever-changing, digital-first … Continued

The Salon Owner’s Guide to Generating More Profit

From the current cost of living crisis to the aftermath of the pandemic, being a business owner in today’s climate can feel unstable and frustrating. As consumers continue tightening their pockets, service-based businesses, especially those that are seen as “luxurious” like those in the salon industry, are worried about what the future looks like.  While … Continued

Survey: What Keeps Loyal Clients Coming Back to Your Salon?

No matter what section of the hair and beauty industry your salon falls into, or where you’re based in the world, loyal clients are vital for the success of your business. Unlike many other industries, where repeat customers can be beneficial but not necessary, the professional salon industry is built on client retention. Those loyal … Continued

Top Tips For Your (Online) Reputation: From Five-Year Client Experience Award Winners

We’ve asked 5-year winners of our prestigious Client Experience Award for their best tips to create the kind of exceptional customer experience that earns sparkling online reviews, keeps your clients loyal and attracts new ones.  These businesses have years of experience in consistently providing unparalleled customer service and building long-term relationships with clients. Take your … Continued

Phorest Reignites the Annual Salon Owners Summit

Phorest Salon Software invites hair,  beauty and clinic salon owners to travel to Dublin, Ireland, in 2023 for the highly anticipated Salon Owners Summit. From Sunday, 8th of January to Monday, 9th of January 2023, Phorest will be hosting its 7th Salon Owners Summit in Dublin. The event will take place at a new venue in … Continued

The Salon Owner’s Guide to Social Media

How many times do you pick up your phone to scroll each day? According to statista.com, the average internet user spends over 17 hours per week on social media. As well as being a way to catch up with friends, learn what’s happening in the world around us, and get involved in the latest trends, … Continued

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