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Phorest Challenges Salons to Beat 2020!
Through a series of educational sessions with special guests, Phorest encourages salons to finish the year strong.
by Staff
November 16, 2020
3 min to read
While everyone is looking forward to writing off 2020 and focusing on what we hope is a better year ahead, the folks atPhorest have a different solution. They are challenging salons to use the remaining time left in 2020 to beat their numbers from last year.
Each Monday for the next few weeks, Phorest will be hosting educational sessions on Facebook to discuss the key strategies to make the most of the final 10% of the year. Week 1: Keep Talking!
Monday, November 16 at 1 pm EST
The data and tools that will keep salons connected to your clients and boost your opportunities for the rest of the year. This week, Phorest’s CEO Ronan Perceval will showcase the newest tech tools to make your communications more effective. From Phorest Chat to its exciting new Video Consultations, meet the powerhouse features driving the efficiency of your business. Plus, Ronan talks to James Alba, owner of The B Hive Salon and Co
-Founder of The Salon Movement on why your network is so important. Don’t miss it!
Set a Reminder for Monday's FB Live HERE
Week 2: Your Clients Want to Support Local!
Monday, November 23 at 1 pm EST
Get ready for Black Friday with expert marketing tools and a new reason to make retail your priority this December. This week PIP University’s Jen Baudier, owner of Bella Style Salon, will show salons how to take advantage of the #ShopLocal trend. Did you know 70% of people in the US want to buy from local businesses ahead of the retail giants for the 2020 Holiday season.*
Find out how to make a profit-first decision around your holiday marketing, and get ahead of the competition by making revenue online. Find out morehere.
*From a survey carried out on Google of 1,000 consumers in the USA in November 2020 by Phorest Salon Software
Week 3: New Beginnings
Monday, December 7 at 1 p.m. EST
Whether you’re on a new salon journey, looking to scoop up new clients for the new year or are simply looking for inspiration to start 2021 on a positive note, this session will have something to get you motivated for the year ahead. Tune it to hear from Stefanie Fox Jackson about breaking the mold and making room for newness in your life. PLUS… an exciting reveal from team Phorest to beat your January blues! Find out more here.
About Phorest:Phorest Salon Software is the software of choice for over 90,000 salon professionals worldwide. With the best marketing suite in the industry, powerful reporting and intelligent features that increase new and repeat business, it helps salons manage, market and grow, whatever the world throws at them.
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