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How to Open up a Salon Business

Opening up a salon business is a great way to apply your passion for hair or beauty and become your own boss. Although, when you’re just starting out, it can all feel a bit overwhelming!  There is a LOT to think about including your service offering, business plan, location and more. It involves a great deal of planning and hard-work,…
Hayley Tait
June 4, 2021
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Everything You Need to Know About Salon Social Media Marketing

It’s no secret that having a presence on social media can reap BIG benefits for your salon. Social platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok allow you to reach your existing audience and target new customers - aka a goldmine for salon owners!  Don’t believe us? It has been reported that 83% of people use Instagram to discover new products…
Hayley Tait
May 20, 2021
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Salon Recruitment Tips to Hire the Best Employees

When you are a salon owner, you are faced with a variety of tasks and challenges including bringing in new clients and managing finances. However, one of the most difficult, yet essential tasks is salon staff recruitment.  After all, a salon is nothing without its employees! While effective salon management is key, you need a dream team to keep your…
Hayley Tait
April 26, 2021
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How to Create a Hair Salon Marketing Plan That Works

After months in lockdown and no clear end in sight, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel for hair salons. Whether you have recently reopened or set to reopen soon, it is important to ensure you return to business with a bang. A key thing to consider is your hair salon marketing strategy which will help…
Hayley Tait
April 20, 2021
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Our Top Tips for Effective Salon Management

Let’s be honest, running a successful salon business is NO easy task. And since salons have been forced to close, there have been plenty of new challenges thrown into the mix.  As a salon manager, you have to juggle many responsibilities including employee management, finances and more. This can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming and can feel like you need…
Hayley Tait
April 14, 2021
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How to Improve Working Practices in the Salon

There’s no doubt that running a salon is hard work and you are used to being rushed off your feet all day, every day. Due to this, you may usually have very little time to review your salon working practices and ensure they are maximising your potential.  However, in these unusual times, you suddenly have a lot more time to…
Hayley Tait
April 1, 2021
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Ways to Improve Salon Client Retention During Lockdown

We understand that the ongoing closure of salons due to COVID-19 has made things very difficult, to say the least. With so much time on your hands at the moment, it can be hard to know what you should be focusing on. Whilst your salon doors may be closed, this doesn’t mean you should just be putting your feet up.…
Hayley Tait
February 10, 2021
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Attendance, Schedules & Commissions – Basics

Are you a manager or salon owner? Are you new to Shortcuts? This classroom session is for you! Learn how to set schedules for your staff, how to track hourly employees, and even fix attendance. The lessons in this classroom session will help with your online scheduling& your payroll. • How to clock in and clock out • How to…
Noe Valladolid
February 2, 2021