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For Service Businesses

How to Ask a Client for a Review: Tips, Examples & Templates

Ever wondered what makes a service business stand out in the crowded online world? Yup, reviews - the tiny digital gold nuggets that speak volumes about your expertise and customer satisfaction. But hold on, how to ask a client for a review without sounding too pushy? That's where the magic lies!

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Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov / January 30, 2025

For Service Businesses

7 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Booking System

Have you noticed that operations are not going as smoothly as they used to? Well, maybe it’s time to upgrade your booking system! An efficient booking system is more than just a way to schedule appointments - it plays a key role in streamlining your operations, enhancing customer experience and driving overall growth. Customer expectations […]

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Tijana Cuviza / January 16, 2025

For Salon Owners

How to Build Clientele as a Barber: A Complete Guide

Finding, establishing, and building a clientele is one of the most challenging tasks for barbers. Sometimes, keeping the schedule full and the business flowing can feel like an uphill battle. But, the good news is that there are proven strategies on how to build clientele as a barber, and all they require is meticulous execution. 

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Barbara Stankovic / December 31, 2024

For Salon Owners

Barbershop Marketing – Best Strategies That Yield Results

Every barbershop business will eventually need to develop a marketing strategy to attract new customers. Free haircuts and printed flyers will only get you so far. If you feel this doesn’t work anymore, it’s time to think outside the box and implement a field-proven barbershop marketing strategy that’ll take your business to the next level.

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Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov / December 31, 2024

For Salon Owners

How to Build Customer Loyalty in Your Salon with Trafft

Can booking software really build and improve customer loyalty in your salon? Sure it can!

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Tijana Cuviza / December 26, 2024

For Salon Owners

How to Run a Commission-Based Salon: Tips & Tricks

A commission-based salon is a popular business model in the beauty industry since it offers benefits for both salon owners and stylists. For salon owners, commission-based business models offer a scalable and motivating system where stylists are encouraged to attract and retain clients. For stylists, it offers a potential for higher earnings compared to hourly […]

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Tijana Cuviza / December 26, 2024

For Salon Owners

Manage Salon Chains with Trafft’s Multi-Location Scheduling

Salon chains need a little more love and dedication than a single salon. That’s why you need all the help you can get in managing your multiple salons. From coordinating staff schedules to avoiding double bookings, managing salon chains can lead to operational bottlenecks. These issues can result in lost revenue, frustrated clients, and overworked […]

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Tijana Cuviza / December 18, 2024

For Salon Owners

Are Barbershops Profitable? Unveiling the Financial Potential

Are barbershops profitable? Absolutely! It's all about how much effort you're willing to put in.

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Jovana Smoljanovic Tucakov / December 18, 2024

For Salon Owners

How Much Do Salon Owners Make in 2025? + Tips to Earn More

If you’ve been thinking about venturing into the salon business yourself, this question crossed your mind more than once. How much do salon owners make? Before you risk it all and decide to go all in, you have to know whether it’s worth it. 

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Tamara Jovanovic / December 14, 2024

For Salon Owners

13 Salon Industry Trends in 2025 to Step up Your Game

Staying up to date with the latest salon industry trends is a must if you want to step up your game and run a successful salon. From organic shampoos to next-level customer experience, you constantly need to step up your game in order to stay on top of the minds of customers. 

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Tamara Jovanovic / December 13, 2024

For Salon Owners

Top 8 Mistakes to Avoid as a Salon Owner

As a salon owner, the pressure to maintain high standards while ensuring profitability can feel overwhelming. Running a salon comes with its own set of challenges, from managing staff and finances to keeping up with ever-changing beauty trends. You need to avoid common mistakes to ensure your business not only survives in a crowded market, […]

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Tijana Cuviza / November 29, 2024

For Salon Owners

Improve Salon Customer Experience: Tips and Tricks

Any business owner can tell you that good customer experience can transform your business, but how can you achieve this in a salon setting? The key lies in knowing how to improve salon customer experience at every touchpoint. From the moment someone books an appointment to the minute they leave your salon, each step plays […]

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Barbara Stankovic / November 25, 2024