When it comes to managing your salon, your software is your most valuable business partner. This brief guide introduces you to the business management software players in the professional beauty industry.

BeautyTrack

Bizlink Management

ClienTrak! Spa & Salon Software

Crimpers Management Software

Envision Salon and Spa Management Software

Floydware, LLC

GuestVision Technology Solutions

Korvue

Leprechaun Spa and Salon

Mikal Salon & Spa Software

Milano Software

Millennium by Harms Software Inc.

Mindbody, Inc.

SalonBiz Software, Neill Technologies

SalonBooker by GramercyOne

Salon Iris Software by DaySmart Software Inc.

Salon Suite Accounting

Salon Transcripts

Shortcuts Software

SuperSalon by Rogers Software Development Inc.

TouchSuite Salon/Spa by Invenstar

Verasoft

Virtual Spa and Salon/Software Creations

 

BeautyTrack

www.beautytrack.com

1-877-488-2901

Sales@nichesoft.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: BeautyTrack 2.3.1 and BeautyTrack Express 2.3.1


KEY FEATURES: Management tool for inventory, and also appointment tracking; tracking your customers history, visits, packages, and also purchases; instantly calculates commissions for services and purchases, e-mail marketing and appointment reminder, profit control, employee security, training takes less than 15 minutes.

Bizlink Management Software >>

bizlinkms.com

877-424-5093

sthompson@bizlinkms.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Detailed Sales Reporting (average service ticket price, average retail item price and average sales price)

KEY FEATURES: Online scheduling for clients, credit card integration, retail, inventory reports, customer e-mail and text message marketing, appointment reminders, sales reports, profi t and loss reports, payroll and time clock.

 

ClienTrak! Spa & Salon Software >>

clientrak.com

800-397-4582

Fax: 412-939-3393

mgc@nucocorp.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Web Booking

KEY FEATURES: Easy appointment scheduling, automated appointment reminders, inexpensive credit card processing, easy to read reports, loyalty, caller ID, payroll.

 

Crimpers Management Software LLC >>

crimpers.com

877-472-5660

derek@crimpers.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Crimpers for Single User and Crimpers Salon Management for Windows 7

KEY FEATURES: Automatic multi-service appointment booking; internet module for web access for clients to book, review or cancel appointments 24/7; automated inventory ordering and control; training or problem solving over the internet.

 

Envision Salon and Spa Management Software >>

envisionsalon.com

800-231-9445

Fax: 407-253-0984

sales@ennoview.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Envision Version 6.5 and EnvisionAccess Online Portal

KEY FEATURES: Online access from home computers and smartphones to appointment book, schedule, client information and select business reports. Features integrated text message; HTML e-mail; loyalty point program; social media marketing capabilities; automated appointment confi rmations and online executive dashboard.

 

Floydware, LLC >>

getrosy.com

877-346-7679

sales@fl oydware.biz

NEWEST PRODUCT: Rosy Salon and Spa Software

KEY FEATURES: Point-of-sale, inventory management, employee management, scheduling/online customer scheduling (with algorithms that ensure cluster booking), e-mail confi rmations and text notifications, integrated e-mail marketing with campaign tracking, mobile friendly remote access, integrated credit card processing, resource scheduling, pre-booking, appointment builder, cancelation list, client history and purchase patterns.

 

GuestVision Technology Solutions >>

guestvision.net

800-967-0249

info@guestvision.net

NEWEST PRODUCT: GuestVision 2011

KEY FEATURES: Delivers a complete software solution for point-of-sale, appointment scheduling, inventory, time clock, payroll, scheduling, automatic reporting, live remote access, and integration with back-office software. Run reports across all locations, or an individual location.

 

Korvue >>

korvue.com

866-567-8838

248-412-4000

Fax: 413-812-5004

korvue.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Custom Mobile Applications for staff or clients. Korvue supports custom mobile applications designed for mobile platforms such as the iPhone/iPod, iPad and Android with new mobile framework.

KEY FEATURES: This framework allows salons to interact with staff and clients without the limits of one-size-fits all software.

 

Leprechaun Spa and Salon Software >>

leprechaun-software.com

800-373-1684

Fax: 412-939-3393

sales@leprechaun-software.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Online Booking

KEY FEATURES: Easy to use reporting, caller ID, automated appointment reminders, marketing integration, payroll, gift cards, wholesale credit card rates.

 

Mikal Salon & Spa Software >>

mikal.com

800-448-5420

Fax: 513-528-8264

sales@mikal.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Preceptionist Tablet App and Stylist in a Box

KEY FEATURES: Preceptionist Tablet App: Allows clients to check-in, update their information, book a future appointment, look at current specials, and look at staff information and service descriptions. Stylist in a Box: Includes six hours of training;

unlimited phone support; building service, retail, and employee information; and three years of on-site service.

 

Milano Software >>

milanosoftware.com

800-667-1596

Fax: 905-884-9505

info@milanosoftware.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Milano Software V8

KEY FEATURES: Real-Time Head Offi ce provides franchise wide communication including client sharing, gift card sharing, global inventory maintenance, real-time reporting, and advanced global loyalty programs. The software also includes automated marketing and a redesigned database structure.

 

Millennium by Harms Software Inc. >>

harms-software.com/salon

888-813-2141

Fax: 973-402-8813

sales@harms-software.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: New User Interface that includes enhanced navigation, dashboard screens and a new online booking product.

KEY FEATURES: Automated appointment book; full point-of-sale system; automated marketing capabilities with e-mail and text message features; inventory management; multi-location and franchise management; employee scheduling and smartphone features.

Mindbody, Inc. >>

mindbodyonline.com/salon

877-755-4279

Fax: 866-759-7958

sales@mindbodyonline.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Mindbody Software (main product)

KEY FEATURES: Check your schedule from any computer or mobile device, as well as let clients schedule with “smart booking;” confirm appointments via e-mail or text; print working tickets; keep your data secure; easily generate sales, marketing and inventory reports.

 

SalonBiz Software, Neill Technologies >>

salonbiz.com

800-809-2802

contactus@salonbiz.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: SalonBiz iPad application, White Board, and 2-way integration with Demandforce.

KEY FEATURES: iPad App helps increase client retention, frequency of visits and retail sales. Whiteboard allows realtime coaching on the key metrics that make your staff successful. Two-way integration with Demandforce features automated appointment confirmations; guest reviews; Facebook integration; and an online referral system that makes client communication and revenue tracking easy.

 

SalonBooker by GramercyOne >>

salonbooker.com

866-966-9798

sales@salonbooker.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: SalonBooker’s Facebook Scheduling Application

KEY FEATURES: Facebook App: Clients can pick a date, time and service, search for availability and book their appointment without ever leaving your Facebook page. After booking, clients click to share their appointment for their Facebook friends to see.

SalonBooker: Handles scheduling, marketing, point-of-sale, CRM, mobile functionality, social media marketing, employee management, credit card and gift card certificate processing, service and retail management, and a special/promotions engine for yield management.

 

Salon Iris Software by DaySmart Software Inc. >>

saloniris.com

800-527-7600

Fax: 734-943-6018

sales@daysmart.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Android App for Salon Iris Software V9

KEY FEATURES: Designed for appointment scheduling, point-of-sale, business growth and management. Includes: remote access through any laptop, computer, phone or mobile device with internet access; Android and iPhone apps; full point-of-sale and checking out clients; client tracking and formula history; payroll; inventory control and ordering; over 200 detailed business performance reports and graphing; database backups and more.

Salon Suite Accounting >>

salonsuiteaccounting.com

support@salonsuiteaccounting.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Salon Suite Accounting

KEY FEATURES: Salon Suite Accounting is an online accounting tool that allows salon stylists to track their weekly profits and expenses in a quick, hassle free view of the week.

Salon Transcripts >>

salontranscripts.com

800-766-4778

sales@salontranscripts.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Mobile Terminal

KEY FEATURES: Mobile Terminal for STX allows iPod Touch to accept payment at the chair, in the lobby—anywhere within a Wi-Fi enabled business establishment. STX software for salons and spas manages employee scheduling and compensation; tracks service and retail sales; provides effective marketing to clients and analyzes results; tracks inventory; allows for online booking of client appointments; sends e-mail and text message appointment reminders; allows staff to remotely check their schedules; accommodates gift card sales and more.

 

Shortcuts Software >>

shortcuts.net

866-678-7324

Fax: 714-622-6603

info@shortcuts.net

NEWEST PRODUCT: Scorecard

KEY FEATURES: iPad compatible, point-of-sale, automatic e-mail marketing, twoway appointment confi rmations, online booking, inventory management, client centric and employee management

 

SuperSalon by Rogers Software Development Inc. >>

supersalon.com

888-458-1001

Fax: 888-820-2185

sales@rogerspos.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Online Check-In, SuperSalon

KEY FEATURES: A touch-screen salon point-of-sale system; a webbased management system with tools and information that owners can use to manage; systems to help improve customer trial, customer experience, loyalty, retention and frequency of visits.

 

TouchSuite Salon/Spa by Invenstar >>

touchsuite.com/salon-software

800-793-3203

Fax: 561-961-2983

info@touchsuite.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: TouchSuite Version 3.2

KEY FEATURES: Comprehensive and remote reporting; Visual Ticket Builder; enhanced colorcoded appointment scheduler; cash register/point-of-sale; integrated gift certifi cates; gift cards, and integrated credit card processing; full client management; retail management; vendor management; automatic remote backup; view online book; automated e-mail and text messaging for marketing.

 

Verasoft >>

verasoft.com

866-567-8838

248-412-4000

Fax: 413-812-5004

verasoft.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: PrimeIX Custom Software

KEY FEATURES: PrimeIX allows total custom software design for large companies that integrates seamlessly with capable legacy systems, website and vendors. PrimeIX technology can incorporate human resources, call center, lead generation, advanced scheduling (both online and onsite), full CRM and project management, department dashboards, warehousing and pipeline management. PrimeIX is a full end-to-end system that brings all your departments and subsidiaries on one platform.

 

Virtual Spa and Salon/Software Creations >>

virtualspaandsalon.com

800-382-5510 x1

Fax: 800-934-5136

info@virtualspaandsalon.com

NEWEST PRODUCT: Virtual Spa & Salon Hosted Cloud Software on Amazon EC2

KEY FEATURES: Paperless mobility; recommend via smartphone or tablet on the floating paperless sales ticket; loyalty points; gift cards with no transaction fees; client online booking in real-time; client kiosk on the iPad; and central booking on Enterprise Cloud.

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