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Guides on salon management, bookings and growth

13/07/2026 · 6 min read

Your Online Booking Page and Ranking on Google: Local SEO for Salons

How salons win the local Google race — Business Profile, reviews, on-page basics and a booking page that converts searches into appointments, GDPR included.

29/06/2026 · 6 min read

Building a Staff Commission Scheme: Models and Worked Examples

Commission models for salons compared — flat rate, tiered, salary-plus, chair rental — with worked examples, common pitfalls and how to switch schemes fairly.

15/06/2026 · 6 min read

Retail in Salons: Extra Revenue and Stock Management Tips

Retail can be a salon's highest-margin hour. How to sell without being salesy, choose a range, manage stock and stop quiet losses from expiry and shrinkage.

01/06/2026 · 5 min read

How SMS and WhatsApp Appointment Reminders Affect Salon Revenue

Why message reminders outperform email, when to send them, WhatsApp vs SMS costs, GDPR consent rules — and how reminders quietly protect salon revenue.

18/05/2026 · 6 min read

Pricing Strategies for Hair and Beauty Salons: Beyond Copying Competitors

How to price salon services with confidence — cost-based floors, value-based positioning, stylist tiers, and how to raise prices without losing clients.

04/05/2026 · 7 min read

Opening a Salon: Step-by-Step Checklist and the Cost Lines to Budget

From premises and licences to fit-out, stock and software — a step-by-step checklist for opening a salon, with the cost lines new owners most often forget.

20/04/2026 · 5 min read

Proven Ways to Reduce No-Shows at Your Salon

No-shows drain salon revenue quietly. Deposits, smart reminders, waitlists and fair policies — practical tactics that cut missed appointments without upsetting clients.

06/04/2026 · 6 min read

How to Choose Salon Booking Software: A Practical Buyer's Guide

What actually matters when choosing salon booking software — must-have features, pricing traps, data ownership and the questions to ask before you commit.