Buying Salon Software? Here’s What You Need to Know
Don't forget to consider these things before you go all in with your new salon software.
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Profiles in Leadership: Lupe Voss is Always Looking Ahead
Lupe Voss, the owner of Julian August Salon and the founder of the hair color education company Hair Color Magic, is the consummate educator. In an exclusive one-on-one with SALON TODAY, she discusses her leadership style and the life journey that brought her where she is today.
by Stacey Soble
Increase Salon Security and Data Safety With a POS Software System
Salon management software keeps your client information and financial data safe and secure while reducing the risk of fraud and theft.
Salon Management Software: Price Comparison
Salon POS software systems are available at different pricing levels to accommodate different sized hair, nail, and skincare salons and spas. See how pricing tiers compare for 11 salon software providers.
Profiles in Leadership: Jim Markham--Mr. Big Lucky
Industry Icon Jim Markham, who is known as the pioneer of sulfate-free beauty products, attributes some of his success to luck. But his enlightening interview with SALON TODAY on leaderships reveals there are many other factors at work.
by Stacey Soble
6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Salon Point-of-Sale Software System
Selecting a salon management system that does everything you need it to do can be a daunting task. Get the answers to these six questions before you commit.
5 Ways to Reduce No-Shows in the Salon
A salon’s revenue and profitability can be significantly affected by missed appointments and last-minute cancellations. Here are five ways to reduce no-shows, including using online appointment booking.
How Much Does a Salon Point-of-Sale System Cost?
Salon POS solutions range in price from free to $200/month and up. Typically prices are based on the number of users, and there may be additional costs for installation, hardware, and payment processing.
Do I Need Salon-Specific Business Management Software?
Whether you manage a one-person salon or a large chain, a salon point-of-sale (POS) system that meets your business’ specific needs provides vital help with payments, scheduling, reporting, and more.
10 Money-Making Tips to Make Instagram Your Side Hustle
Are beauty pros really making money on Instagram? Yes, yes and YES. Get the inside scoop and learn the top ten tips on what you have to do to make the platform work for you.
New Survey Claims 45% of Owners Have Considered Closing their Salon
A new survey of 1,000 owners by Phorest Salon Software discovers that almost half have considered giving up their dream of salon ownership--then the survey explores the reasons these owners are feeling so overwhelmed.
WEBINAR - 5 Technology Tools Fueling Salon Success
To help you prepare your strongest technology toolbox, this webinar invited five successful salon owners to share and discuss their favorite tools to grow their businesses in a challenging, ever-changing landscape.
Sponsored by Envision
5 Ways to Turn Editorial Hair into Everyday Salon Dollars
Ammon Carver, Chief Artistic Director for Ulta Beauty, paired with Cosmetologists Chicago to teach stylists how photo-shoot-ready hair can change the salon space.
by Mary Kaleta
Salon Success Summit Planned for November 11-17
BEaUty Inside and Out's Bonnie Bonadeo organizes a complimentary online summit designed to propel owners and stylists toward success.
by Stacey Soble
WEBINAR - How to Run a Profitable & Sustainable Hair Color Business
On November 4th at 11:00 AM PT/2:00 PM ET, Salon Today Editor in Chief Stacey Soble will lead a discussion between two industry experts exploring how salon professionals can run a more efficient salon by cutting back on waste, pricing services appropriately, keeping it simple, and making it easy for teams to charge fairly so that businesses turn a consistent and reliable profit.
Sponsored by Vish
Herd Those Cats (Or, Collect Those Social Media Logins)
Sometimes the best advice is something you already know. Marketing expert Zane Hagy drops in a valuable reminder of the importance of saving and storing your social media passwords.
by Zane Hagy
Take the Paperless Pledge
In an effort to make a positive environmental change, Phorest Salon Software encourages all salons to take the Salon Paperless Pledge, committing to produce zero paper receipts on October 24.