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2010 Salon Software Guide: TouchSuite Salon, by Invenstar.

by Alison Alhamed | July 10, 2011

2010 SOFTWARE GUIDE
Company
TouchSuite Salon, by Invenstar.
touchsuite.com/salon
800-793-3203
Fax: 561-961-2983
info@touchsuite.com

Newest Product
3.0
Platforms All in one solution, includes hardware and software preloaded.
Key Features
Comprehensive and remote reporting, Visual Ticket BuilderTM, enhanced color-coded fast bookings, integrated gift certificates, gift cards (optional), and credit card processing, full client management, retail management. Designed by salon and spa owners. TouchSuite is a PA-DSS (PCI) validated product since December of 2008 for secure credit card transactions. Renter merchant accounts built-in with seamless transactions.
Cost

Training Live training included, no cost for 4 years.
Tech support
Yes, at no cost for 4 years.
Additional details
Four TouchSuites provided to salons on Tabatha's Salon Takeover. The easiest to setup, easiest to use. Fastest salon speed operation. Designed by salon and spa owners. Multiple systems in one salon for larger salons â€¦ satellite system(s) for staff to manage their book, clients, and look up.

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
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SalonTechnologies, Inc.
Salonware Software
Shortcuts Salon & Spa Software
Software Creations, Inc.
SpaSalon
TouchSuite Salon, by Invenstar.
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Company	TouchSuite Salon, by Invenstar. touchsuite.com/salon 800-793-3203 Fax: 561-961-2983 info@touchsuite.com
Newest Product	3.0
Platforms	All in one solution, includes hardware and software preloaded.
Key Features	Comprehensive and remote reporting, Visual Ticket BuilderTM, enhanced color-coded fast bookings, integrated gift certificates, gift cards (optional), and credit card processing, full client management, retail management. Designed by salon and spa owners. TouchSuite is a PA-DSS (PCI) validated product since December of 2008 for secure credit card transactions. Renter merchant accounts built-in with seamless transactions.
Cost
Training	Live training included, no cost for 4 years.
Tech support	Yes, at no cost for 4 years.
Additional details	Four TouchSuites provided to salons on Tabatha's Salon Takeover. The easiest to setup, easiest to use. Fastest salon speed operation. Designed by salon and spa owners. Multiple systems in one salon for larger salons â€¦ satellite system(s) for staff to manage their book, clients, and look up.