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With so many nail salons to choose from, clients are constantly demanding exceptional customer service, a wide variety of treatments, value for money, the list goes on... So, it’s no surprise that you’re looking for ways to manage your salon more effectively and run a tight ship! Here are some of our top tips for nail salon management.

When you decide you want to grow your team or replace an existing barber, it’s important to get the hiring process right. There are plenty of things to consider at each stage of the hiring process and even beyond this. We understand that hiring barbers is NO easy feat, so we’re here to help with our expert advice. 

When it comes to your salon marketing campaigns, to attract and retain clients, you need an EASY solution that requires minimal upkeep. This is why we created the game-changing Shortcuts Marketing feature, an easy-to-use and super-simple SMS and email marketing platform that sits within all Shortcuts platforms. Here's how this handy feature could benefit your business!

When you’re running a busy salon, it can be easy for things to get in the way and let your customer service fall by the wayside. By setting your salon up to deliver the best service possible, it will help you stand out from competitors and avoid losing those precious clients. Here are some of the key things to consider.

When it comes down to it, the success of your salon depends on a strong team to keep the revenue flowing in and keep clients happy. This is where a salon recruitment plan comes into play! To help you on your way, we will explain what exactly this means and some of the key steps to creating one. Listen up!

Back in the good old days, barber shops could rely on passing trade and word of mouth to bring in new clients. But times have changed and sadly most barbers can no longer depend on this. However, there are plenty of simple marketing techniques that can help save you time whilst attracting new customers. It’s a no brainer!

Opening up a salon business is a great way to apply your passion for hair or beauty and become your own boss. Although, when you’re just starting out, it can all feel a bit overwhelming!

With beauty salons across the UK now open or set to reopen soon, we know you are all VERY busy. The post-lockdown rush means that demand for appointments is high and your salon may even be fully booked for months. Yippee!

We all love a good makeover story. The feeling of polishing something that’s past it’s prime to make it shiny and new again.