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2010 Salon Software Guide: Crimpers Management Software LLC

by Alison Alhamed | July 10, 2011

2010 SOFTWARE GUIDE
Company
Crimpers Management Software, LLC
crimpers.com
707-765-9297
877-472-5660
derek@crimpers.com

Newest Product
Version 7
Platforms Windows 2000/XP/VISTA
Key Features
Automatic booking of multi-service appointments, real-time appointments over the internet, special version (new) for self-employed contactors and booth renters, e-mail marketing and e-mail purchase orders
Cost Single Workstation: $1,295; Network Version: $1,495; Single Stylist Version: $500
Training Video training on Installation CD, online training thru internet, phone and e-mail support training
Tech support
User guide, phone support, direct connect from our office to your computer via internet. Free support for life of Version IE; Version 7 free until release of Version 8.
Additional details
Easy to use for novice computer users. Ability to network up to 12 workstations within the salon. Internet updates within the Version are at no charge.

When it comes to running an efficient, productive and profitable business, salon software is your most critical tool. This brief guide introduces you to the software players in the professional beauty industry. (Links below will open in new window)

ClienTrak! Software
Crimpers Management Software LLC
Envision Salon, Spa and MedSpa Software
Floydware LLC
Korvue
Leprechaun Salon & Spa Software
Mikal
Milano
Millennium by Harms Software Inc.
MINDBODY, INC
Salon Iris Software by CMJ Designs
Salon Transcripts
Salon Zap
SalonBiz and SpaBiz
SalonTechnologies, Inc.
Salonware Software
Shortcuts Salon & Spa Software
Software Creations, Inc.
SpaSalon
TouchSuite Salon, by Invenstar.
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Company	Crimpers Management Software, LLC crimpers.com 707-765-9297 877-472-5660 derek@crimpers.com
Newest Product	Version 7
Platforms	Windows 2000/XP/VISTA
Key Features	Automatic booking of multi-service appointments, real-time appointments over the internet, special version (new) for self-employed contactors and booth renters, e-mail marketing and e-mail purchase orders
Cost	Single Workstation: $1,295; Network Version: $1,495; Single Stylist Version: $500
Training	Video training on Installation CD, online training thru internet, phone and e-mail support training
Tech support	User guide, phone support, direct connect from our office to your computer via internet. Free support for life of Version IE; Version 7 free until release of Version 8.
Additional details	Easy to use for novice computer users. Ability to network up to 12 workstations within the salon. Internet updates within the Version are at no charge.