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Try This ‘Quiet Day Plan’ To Drive Bookings To Your Salon

Driving clients to your salon on quiet days or after someone cancels an appointment on short notice can often prove to be difficult. In those cases, you’ll find that having a ‘quiet day plan’ in place to put into action straight away (or even the night before), can really help. “Hmmm, a ‘quiet day plan’.” As … Continued

Why You Must Learn To Delegate To Be A Good Salon Leader

Delegation is, and will always be, at the heart of true leadership, and yet, it’s a discipline and a procedure that many struggle to master. Learning how to delegate makes you a better salon leader and allows for your business to grow. It lets you move from what you can do personally, to what you can … Continued

Are You Ready For The 2018 #30Days2Grow Salon Challenge?

Following the smash success of the first #30Days2Grow challenge last July, we are back with brand new challenges that all aim at growing your revenue and your client base! Kicking off on April 1st, 2018 and continuing throughout the rest of the month, we are galvanising the industry in a one-of-a-kind challenge and just like last year, we’re … Continued

3 Successful Salon Mother’s Day SMS Campaigns You Can Steal

As I was trawling the internet to see what salons and spas had begun to promote for Mother’s Day, I stumbled upon this great caption: “You know you have reached that age when you hear your mother’s words in your head more than most! What are you doing to celebrate and recognise the mummys in your … Continued

10 Alternative Online Salon Courses That Will Help You Grow

Have you ever wanted to hone your management skills? Or maybe learn what makes a beautiful portrait photograph? These days you can go online and learn pretty much any skill or occupation at a time that suits you, and from the comfort of your home. The main issue is knowing which course to take. So, … Continued

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Salon Vouchers

Guest Article by Gloria Murray, Accountant and Director of Murray Associates Accountants Do you sell vouchers in your salon? If you don’t, you’re missing out on a good way to bring in revenue for your business without depending on the number of slots you have available in any given week. Plus, salon vouchers act as a handy … Continued

5 Signs You Should Invest In A Salon Software Solution

If you’re based in the EU, you’ve probably come to realise that with GDPR in effect since May 25th, 2018, running a salon or spa on pen and paper has become be increasingly difficult, if not impossible. In today’s fast-paced world, where more and more consumers are turning to social media, apps and other technological … Continued

Top Salon Lighting Tips To Complement Your Interior Design

There’s no way around it: salon lighting can make or break your interior design on top of throwing off existing and potential clients. When well thought-out, however, it can enhance every single step of your customer journey and daily tasks. Everything, from the placement to the type of bulbs you decide to use, plays its … Continued

The Very First Steps To Successful Salon Marketing Strategies

It’s all good and well to know the difference between traditional and digital marketing, but if you’re new to the whole ‘marketing world’, creating your salon’s first marketing strategy can feel like a daunting process. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where do I start, how often can I contact my clients and what are the … Continued