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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.

Tamara Jovanovic
June 23, 2023

For Salon Owners

How to Run a Beauty Salon: The Ultimate Guide

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If you’re considering getting into the beauty business, you’re probably wondering how to run a beauty salon. The process is not simple because you have to take into account many things.

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
June 21, 2023

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…

Tamara Jovanovic
June 19, 2023

For Service Businesses

Double Booking: Everything You Need to Know

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Many business owners dread when double booking appointments happen. It’s especially common in beauty salons and in the healthcare industry. And most of the time double bookings are something you should avoid altogether. But are there circumstances when double booking…

Tamara Jovanovic
June 16, 2023

For Salon Owners

How to Grow Your Barbershop Business With Trafft

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In today’s fast-paced world, convenience and efficiency are key factors in running a successful barbershop business. With customers increasingly relying on technology to simplify their lives, barbershops need to adapt and embrace digital solutions that enhance their operations and streamline…

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
June 14, 2023

For Salon Owners

Beauty & Hair Salon Industry Statistics in 2024

Beauty & hair salon industry statistics aren’t just plain numbers but offer valuable insights to better understand the industry, operations, and consumer preferences.

Tamara Jovanovic
June 12, 2023

For Service Businesses

Walk-in Appointments: Advantages and Disadvantages

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If you’re debating whether to allow walk-in appointments in your business or stick to scheduling only, knowing what you’re getting into would be beneficial. While walk-in appointments may seem like a great idea to attract new customers, you need to…

Tamara Jovanovic
June 9, 2023

For Salon Owners

How Much Do Beauty Salon Owners Make? Let’s Find Out

illustration of a beauty salon owner taking care of a customer

Are you considering starting your own salon? Good choice! The beauty salon industry is expanding rapidly; according to Statista Research, the industry has leaped from $42 billion in 2020 to $54 billion in 2022.

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
June 7, 2023

For Salon Owners, Resources

The 13 Best Apps for Hairstylists to Elevate Your Business in 2024

a hair stylist in a salon with a customer sitting in the styling chair

Whether you’re already a salon owner or you want to become one, you can make your life easier and smoothly run your business with the best apps for hairstylists.

Tamara Jovanovic
June 5, 2023

For Service Businesses

How to Reduce No Show Appointments: Stop the Ghosting and Keep Clients Coming

No-show appointments can seriously hurt your business. When a client doesn’t show up for an appointment, you lose the time you’ve allocated to serve them.

Tamara Jovanovic
June 2, 2023

For Salon Owners

What Qualifications Do You Need to Open a Beauty Salon?

an illustration of a girl getting her hair done in a beauty salon

The day has finally come for you to turn your dreams into a reality. You are setting out to open your very own beauty salon.

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov
May 31, 2023

For Service Businesses

Guide to Appointment Cancellation Policy + Template

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One canceled appointment from time to time is no big deal. But when it starts happening more often, it can hurt your business and negatively impact your profitability. What can you do to avoid that? You should create an appointment…

Tamara Jovanovic
May 29, 2023

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