Trafft's blog

For Salon Owners

Trafft – Salon Business: 10 Most Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

The hard part of running a salon usually isn’t the work you’re trained for. It’s managing people, money, schedules, and expectations; all at once. And while every business has its ups and downs, salon owners often face a unique mix of pressure, especially in the early stages.

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Barbara Stankovic / November 5, 2025

Resources

Guide to Appointment Reminders + Email & Text Templates

Appointment reminders are an excellent tool that benefits both your business and clients. And having a suitable appointment reminder template is essential to run a successful business. 

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Tamara Jovanovic / November 3, 2025

Resources

Multi-Location Appointment Scheduling Software – Trafft

Is your business operating in more than one location? Do you need a multi-location appointment scheduling software that seamlessly takes care of booking, payments, coupons, service packages and provides analytics that will tell you how your business performs across all locations?

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Tamara Jovanovic / November 3, 2025

For Service Businesses

How to Ask For Upfront Payment? Examples & Templates Included

As a service provider, asking for upfront payment is one of the most “hated” tasks you need to do. But if you want to run a profitable business, you need to stop feeling shame every time upfront payment comes to mind. Navigating the business world and striving to provide exceptional customer experience often come head […]

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Tamara Jovanovic / October 31, 2025

For Salon Owners

How To Run a Salon Business Successfully (The Salon Owner Guide)

Despite all elegance awaiting customers from the entrance, salons are no different than any small business. It takes a lot of time and hard work to be a successful beauty salon manager. Running a successful beauty salon maybe even more demanding. A salon requires the manager to be creative and cater to very nitpicky audiences. […]

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Tamara Jovanovic / October 31, 2025

For Salon Owners

Barbershop Business Plan 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Success

You're opening barbershop and stuck on how to create barbershop business plan?

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Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov / October 30, 2025

For Salon Owners

How to Create a Successful Salon Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you plan to open a salon, besides setting the objectives, you'll need to know how you're going to achieve them. Or, in other words, you need a sound salon business plan.

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Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov / October 22, 2025

For Service Businesses

Types of Service Packages: Everything You Need to Know

When it comes to running a service business, how you present and package your offerings can make all the difference. It’s not just grouping services together, service packages are there to create structure, simplify decision making for clients, and highlight the value of what you offer.

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Tijana Cuviza / October 16, 2025

Resources

Trafft vs. Setmore – Which Scheduling Tool is Right for You?

Running a service-based business without a solid booking system is like trying to juggle with one hand tied behind your back - sooner or later, something’s going to drop. Missed appointments, double bookings, and endless back-and-forth emails will eventually drain your time, energy, and revenue. 

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Tijana Cuviza / October 8, 2025

Trafft Updates

Packages: From One-Time Clients to Steady Income

Ever had a client book once, disappear for months, and leave you wondering if they’ll ever come back? That’s exactly what Packages were built for. Instead of clients booking one session at a time, you can bundle several services together and sell them as one deal. Think “10 massages for the price of 8” or […]

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Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov / October 8, 2025

Trafft Updates

Group Bookings: Fill Seats Faster & Earn More

Empty seats cost money. So does back-and-forth when people want to bring a friend, change headcount, or squeeze into a popular time.

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Tijana Cuviza / October 6, 2025

For Gym Owners

The Best Group Fitness Apps in 2025

Finding the best group fitness apps shouldn't feel like another workout. You want motivation from live classes, structured training plans, and workout buddies who keep you accountable without the commute to a physical gym.

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Barbara Stankovic / August 30, 2025