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How Much Does It Cost to Open a Beauty Salon

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So, you've got this awesome dream of running your own salon and sharing your skills and insights with others. Yet, you may also think: "How much does it cost to open a beauty salon?"

Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov / June 28, 2023

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.

Tamara Jovanovic / June 23, 2023

For Salon Owners

How to Run a Beauty Salon: The Ultimate Guide

a beauty salon owner standing in a salon and waiting for clients

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 mind. Navigating the business world and striving to provide exceptional customer experience often come head […]

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 appointments is good and can benefit your business? We’ve dived deeper into double booking in […]

Tamara Jovanovic / June 16, 2023

For Salon Owners

How to Grow Your Barbershop Business With Trafft

barbershop and barbers giving their clients a hair and beard trim

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 customer experiences.

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

Illustration of a man walking in the building.

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 figure out whether it’s worth losing the predictability and efficiency of the booking system.

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

The 13 Best Apps for Hairstylists to Elevate Your Business in 2025

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