If there’s one thing every salon, clinic, and spa owner can agree on, it’s this: there are never enough hours in the day. Between juggling schedules, keeping staff happy, and making sure clients leave smiling, “busy” can sometimes feel like a permanent state of being. But here’s the truth… being busy doesn’t have to mean being buried in admin.
In fact, research shows that entrepreneurs spend up to 36% of their time per week on unnecessary admin tasks. That’s hours spent clicking, chasing, and double-checking. These hours could be spent leading your team (or, dare we say, even enjoying a lunch break).
That’s where smarter systems come in. With the launch of the 2025 August Collection, we’re shining a light on tools built to help you reclaim those lost minutes (and hours), so your days can run smoother – and your business can scale with confidence. At the heart of this collection is Phorest 10. It’s our most flexible, intuitive system yet, designed to help owners like you cut through the noise and get back to what really matters.
In this blog, we’ll explore why more businesses are making the switch to smarter software, and how an intuitive system like P10 can transform your daily operations, from saving your team hours on scheduling to giving your clients a seamless, personalized experience. Because at Phorest, we know that the less time you spend wrangling clunky systems, the more time you can spend doing the work you love.
Smarter Software, Smoother Days
Every salon, spa, or clinic owner knows the frustration: systems that should save time often end up stealing it. Between toggling tabs, wrangling staff schedules, and redoing tasks because the software wasn’t playing nice, the hidden costs stack up fast.
In fact, according to Avitus, American businesses lose anywhere from 20-30% of revenue every year, due to inefficient workflows. This isn’t the time that any salon, clinic, or spa can afford to waste.
Now, picture this:
- Without intuitive tools, booking a team meeting means manually blocking time across multiple staff schedules, hoping nothing slips through.
- With Phorest 10, you can clear everyone’s calendars in one simple step… and still have time to grab that much-needed coffee.
Or consider multi-site management. On clunky systems, it’s endless back-and-forth between tabs and logins. With P10, you can have multiple appointment screens open side-by-side – each site at your fingertips.
The difference is clear. Smarter software doesn’t just cut clicks; it cuts stress. It turns chaotic days into smoother ones, giving you and your team more bandwidth to focus on what actually matters: delivering the kind of experience that keeps clients coming back, and creating space for your business to grow, without the growing pains.
Phorest 10: Built for the Way You Work Now
Running a busy salon, spa, or clinic isn’t the same as it was a decade ago… so why should your software feel stuck in the past? Phorest 10 is the next generation of smarter management. It’s lightning-fast and designed for the flexibility today’s businesses demand.
Imagine a multi-site owner moving seamlessly between appointment books for different locations. There’s no lag, no logging in and out – just instant oversight. Or a manager who’s tired of endless pings and prompts. With P10, they can finally tailor notifications to highlight only what’s useful, clearing the clutter so they can actually think.
Plus, when it comes to rescheduling, you can now forget the painful process of dragging one appointment at a time. Now, a whole series of bookings can be shifted in a single, intuitive motion, saving hours across a week.
The result is simple (but powerful). There’s less friction behind the desk, and more focus on what matters in front of it. Whether you’re growing, streamlining, or simply wanting smoother days, P10 meets you exactly where you are, helping scale with confidence, and without the stress.
Time-Saving Tools That Add Up
In any hair, beauty, or aesthetic business, it’s the little inefficiencies that snowball. A ten-minute shuffle to reschedule a client. The back-and-forth of multiple calendars. The endless clicks it takes just to block off time for the team. None of these things ruin a day on their own, but added up across staff, locations, and weeks? That’s hours you’ll never get back.
With Phorest 10, those everyday bottlenecks shrink into quick, intuitive actions. Need to filter down to one stylist’s book? Done in seconds. Organizing a team training? Block off breaks for multiple staff members in just a couple of clicks. And when it comes to finding an appointment slot? The new (and smarter) date-picking makes hopping forward in the calendar faster than ever.
Research shows that time-saving tools can increase team productivity by up to 30%. Multiply that by your entire staff, and you’re looking at smoother days, happier employees, and better service for your clients. Less admin means less burnout, which means your team can bring more energy to the chair or treatment room – the place where your business really shines.
Small tweaks, big results. That’s the P10 promise.
More Personalization, Less Generic Software
Your brand doesn’t stop at the front desk. From the moment a client walks in, everything they see (the colors, the vibe, the way your team works together) tells them a story about who you are. So, why should the software running your business feel like it belongs to someone else?
With Phorest 10, you can put your stamp on the very tools you use every day. Swap out the Phorest “P” for your own logo, add your brand colors, and even frame your appointment screen in a sleek gradient that feels unmistakably you. It’s not just decoration; it’s a daily reminder that you’re running a premium business, supported by a system that reflects your identity.
Consultation Forms That Actually Work For You
Forms are nobody’s favorite part of the day, but they’re a non-negotiable. They keep your business compliant, your team protected, and your clients safe. The problem? Paper stacks get messy, and clunky digital tools usually slow you down instead of speeding you up.
That’s where the new Consultation Form updates step in. You can now brand forms with your own logo (a subtle but powerful touch), include a field for uploading images, capture staff signatures digitally, and even assign multiple forms to a single service.
In practice, this means a med spa handling layered treatments can keep every piece of client information neatly stored and linked to the right appointment. A stylist can quickly add a signature for compliance without chasing paper across the salon or clinic floor. Plus, your whole team can feel confident knowing records are organized, secure, and always at their fingertips.
The real win is that clients notice. A seamless, professional check-in with branded, streamlined forms sets the tone before a single treatment begins. It tells them, “This place takes my care seriously.” Less awkward clipboards, more polished experiences, smoother days all around.
Future-Proofing Your Business
Upgrading your system isn’t just about keeping pace with the industry. It’s about staying two steps ahead. In fact, 79% of business owners view smarter software as the answer to improved productivity in the workplace. The message is clear: those who invest in future-ready tools aren’t just surviving. They’re scaling.
With Phorest 10, you’re not tied to one screen, one computer, or one way of working. You can open multiple tabs across locations, onboard new team members faster with intuitive design, and stay nimble as your business expands. For owners managing multi-site operations, this flexibility is a game-changer: jump from location to location in a click, all while keeping your workflows smooth and consistent.
Plus, because the hair, beauty, and wellness industry never stands still, neither should your systems. Whether it’s adding new treatments, responding to client trends, or growing your team, P10 is built to flex with you. That means fewer growing pains, more adaptability, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your tech won’t hold you back. In other words, your future self will thank you.
Because Busy Doesn’t Have to Mean Chaotic
Running a salon, spa, or clinic will always come with a full calendar, a buzzing front desk, and the occasional curveball. But with the right system behind you, busy days don’t have to mean stressful ones.
The August 2025 Collection – and Phorest 10 at its heart – was designed to help you reclaim those hours lost to clunky software, endless admin, and tech that can’t quite keep up. Instead, you get smoother workflows, smarter tools, and the freedom to focus on what really matters: your clients, your team, and the growth of your business.
Because when your systems are seamless, your days run better. And when your days run better, your business grows stronger.
Want to see how Phorest 10 could transform your day-to-day?
