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3 simple tips to increase your salon’s success this year

11 Feb 2024 by Kitomba

It’s always important to attract new clients into your salon, but if that’s your sole focus, you may be missing valuable opportunities right in front of you. 

Using simple sales techniques with your existing clients can make an immediate difference to your business’s revenue and growth. If they’re already in your salon, why not maximise their visit? 

We’ve put together three easy-to-follow sales tips that focus on upselling your existing clients and driving more revenue for your business! 

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Valentine’s Day promotion ideas for salons, spas and clinics

7 Feb 2024 by Kitomba

Valentine’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to attract new clients for your salon, spa or clinic and increase profits. Here are our top marketing ideas and tips to help you make the most of the day!

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Kitomba is going gender neutral

7 Feb 2024 by Kitomba

We’re pleased to announce that Kitomba is going gender neutral! When you turn on Gender Neutral mode in Kitomba 1 your clients will no longer be asked for gender information, and gender will no longer be visible in client-facing features of Kitomba and Kitomba 1, enabling you to provide a more inclusive experience for your clients and team. 

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How to motivate and inspire your team for success

4 Feb 2024 by Kitomba

Your salon team is one of the most valuable parts of your business. They are the face of your brand and their success is equal to your success. With strong competition between businesses in the hair and beauty industry, it’s more important than ever to be standing out from the crowds! 

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Dealing with last minute cancellations and no-shows

29 Jan 2024 by Diana Beaufort

Running a successful salon business has its fair share of challenges. One frequently recurring issue that is incredibly frustrating for salon owners is dealing with last-minute appointment cancellations and no-shows by clients.

These unforeseen disruptions can have significant implications for your salon, spa or clinic, as they can affect profitability, staff schedules and incomes, and client relationships. In this blog, we explore some ways that we can mitigate or even eliminate this infuriating pain point.

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How to introduce targets to your salon team for rapid growth

27 Jan 2024 by Kitomba

Knowing how and where to start with introducing your staff to targets can be really overwhelming. Staff may feel pressured by the thought of them, which can lead to disgruntled, stressed or unsatisfied team members. 

We understand how daunting introducing targets can be for you as a business owner, or manager, so we’ve compiled our top tips on ensuring staff targets are introduced effectively for optimal results in your salon, spa, or clinic.

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CURATE Awards: A new competition for Australia’s next generation of hairdressers

26 Jan 2024 by Kitomba

Justin Pace, AHIA 2023 Creative Australian Hairdresser of the Year and Kitomba customer, has launched a new competition for Australian hairdressing apprentices – CURATE Awards.

Kitomba is a proud sponsor of the CURATE Awards, which aims to attract, inspire and grow Australia’s next generation of hairdressers—supporting the sustainability and future success of our industry.

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10 quick ways to boost your salon’s revenue

24 Jan 2024 by Kitomba

It’s tough out there! Here are 10 quick ways salons can deliver a significant boost in revenue using minimal investment of time and money, with the help of Kitomba Salon and Spa Software features and reports.

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New Inbox in Kitomba 1 for managing client messages

12 Jan 2024 by Kitomba

We’ve released an Inbox in Kitomba 1 so you can efficiently manage all your client text messages, appointment reminders and replies, as well as respond to clients and update appointment statuses from anywhere, at any time, using any device.

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6 proven ways to fill your appointment book and secure future income

10 Jan 2024 by Kitomba

Looking at an empty appointment book is scary for any business owner, and makes it difficult to plan and budget for the future. Filling your appointment book in advance will help secure future revenue and make it easier to make the right decisions for your business. 

But how do you achieve that? 

Here are six proven ways to fill your appointment book and secure future value for your salon, spa or clinic.

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