{"id":180459,"date":"2026-10-23T14:51:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T14:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/?p=180459"},"modified":"2026-10-23T15:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:19:28","slug":"how-can-salons-and-clinics-stay-in-control-and-keep-revenue-growing-during-the-2026-busy-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/us\/blog\/how-can-salons-and-clinics-stay-in-control-and-keep-revenue-growing-during-the-2026-busy-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How can salons and clinics stay in control and keep revenue growing during the 2026 busy season?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To stay in control and keep revenue growing during the 2026 busy season, plan early, make gift cards easy to buy, schedule your holiday email and SMS campaigns, and set up tipping before the rush begins. Phorest\u2019s Busy Season Checklist, Canva templates, and an expert education session show you how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore practical resources from Phorest to support your next steps: a Busy Season Checklist, editable gift card promotional templates and expert-led education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2705 Busy Season Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Review your preparations, spot what still needs attention and prioritise your next steps. Covers Gift Cards, Email & SMS, and tipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udce3 Free Social Media Templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Promote your gift cards with editable promotional designs for your social channels. Make sure you duplicate the templates before editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips, tricks and key features that will get you through the busy season, hosted by our expert educators. The session is tailored to specific needs within the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve also added new Email and SMS templates<\/strong> into the Phorest Marketing suite for you to incorporate into your seasonal comms. You can find them under Marketing<\/strong> > Compose Email<\/strong> or SMS<\/strong> > all new templates are under the ‘Holidays’<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phorest\u2019s Busy Season Checklist<\/strong> focuses on features that matter the most this time of year: Gift Cards (digital gift cards clients can buy online), Email & SMS campaigns (Phorest\u2019s built-in client marketing tools), and tipping (letting clients tip their stylist or therapist at checkout). Use it to make the most of every opportunity, stay on top of day-to-day operations, and maintain the premium experience your clients expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you make the most of your Busy Season Checklist and toolkit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Download your busy season checklist<\/strong>
    Check what\u2019s already under control and what needs attention across Gift Cards, Email & SMS, and tipping and beyond. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Access your free Canva templates<\/strong>
    Promote your gift cards on social media using our free templates (duplicate it before editing!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Get the essential tips from our education session and access the latest marketing templates. <\/strong>
    See how to set up Gift Cards, Email & SMS, and tipping in Phorest, and how to cut through the noise and maximise your peak period. Use the latest Email and SMS templates available within Phorest\u2019s Marketing Suite.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How Can You Thrive Through the Busy Season?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Make Gift Cards easier to buy, align your seasonal communications, and prepare your team for the rush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In our North American session, Ashley Prowell shared practical tips and Phorest walkthroughs to help you turn your seasonal plans into action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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