Technology
Mastercard Start Path Program Selects Tippy to Grow Fintech Solution for Service Industry Professionals
The digital tipping platform plans to expand into hospitality, health/wellness and tourism industries.
Tech Talk: How VoIP Phone Systems Transform Modern Salons
Many salon owners have decided to switch to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems from traditional phone landlines for a myriad of reasons, including significant cost savings and ability to work from anywhere. This article helps you understand VoIP and determine if switching to one of these systems is right for you.
Sustainability Series: One Salon Makes Color Reweigh a KPI
By incorporating color usage and waste into their KPIs, Indira Salons has lowed its color costs to an average of 23 cents per service.
How Owners Can Show Appreciation for their Stylists--Today and Every Day
From getting the word out on your team's unique skills to learning how to drive their rave reviews, Salon Iris Software's Patrick Shanahan shares strategies for appreciating your employees each and every day.
Do You Have Password Anxiety
A new study shows the average American gets locked out of 10 online accounts per month, and that statistic probably trends higher for small business owners. Password anxiety actually prevents many from visiting certain websites or feeling panic when they can't access a stored password.
New iluk PRO App Designed 100% for Self-Employed Beauty Pros
The all-in-one app manages all the administrative tasks so independents can focus on their business or take time off.
Vish Announces List of Waste Warriors for Earth Month 2021
The color management app names the top salons and stylists in North America who have best cut both their color waste and product cost per service.
Colorists at Reve Salon Drive Product Cost Per Service to New Lows
Three team members were among five stylists across the nation to top Vish's Waste Warrior list of stylists who have the lowest color cost per service and lowest waste.
Mangomint Plays A Prank on its Users by Announcing the Release of a New Software Feature
The new features promises to notify stylists if their clients are about to misbehave by cutting or coloring their own hair.
by Stacey Soble
Healing from COVID-19: How to Encourage Repeat Customers and Revitalize Your Business
As vaccines roll out across the country, now is the best time to implement digital solutions that encourage repeat client visits and revitalize your business, empowering you to come back strong in 2021.
As Clients Tip Less, Here's How Salon Owners Can Compensate
A recent study by DaySmart explores how the tipping patterns have varied since salons have reopened. The company's CEO Pat Shanahan offers suggestions to owners for making up the difference to their employees.
by Stacey Soble
Greening Practices While Boosting Profits
In this story and an accompanying video interview, James Alba, owner of The B Hive talks about how his salon embraces environmental sustainabiity and how those practices help with profitability.
Strategies for Boosting Your Salon's Video SEO
Self-produced video is a great way to market your team and your services, but there is a lot of video competition out there. SEO Expert Lucas Renfroe runs through what you need to know to break through the clutter with Video SEO.
7 Tech Tools that Make Running Your Business Easier
Life is busy for salon owners, but it doesn’t need to be unmanageable. Check out these 7 great tools that can simplify your business life in various ways.
How Technology is Driving an Aesthetics Revolution
A majority of clients say they would prefer to use technology to 'try on' aesthetic procedures before they go under the knife or needle, and that willingness to embrace technology is being driven by the pandemic. Find out how.
4 Reasons Your Salon Should Offer Online Booking
As the owner of a salon, Salon.Marketing's Lucas Renfroe demonstrates four ways your salon should offer online booking.
The Data on Waste and Adding Profits Back into Your Business
As it nears its third birthday, the Vish color management app posts some impressive statistics on how much color waste it's cut and how many dollars owners have been able to invest back in their business.