Take the stress out of payroll

New feature: Get payroll ready faster with Time Sheets

23 Oct 2019 by Kitomba

We’re excited to announce the release of Time Sheets, available with the Kitomba Diamond package. It will change the way you record and approve your staff’s hours, and revolutionise your payroll process. Continue reading…

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New feature: Accurately record working hours with Time Clock

23 Oct 2019 by Kitomba

If you want to know the exact hours your staff are working, you can when you use Time Clock!

Time Clock is a new feature available with the Kitomba Diamond package. It works seamlessly with Time Sheets to provide you with an accurate record of your staff’s hours. Continue reading…

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Time Management 101: The three elements you need to balance

14 Oct 2019 by Jay Chapman

“I just don’t have the time” is one sentence that really grinds my gears! Depending on who I am talking to, I feel I simply must remind them that Richard Branson, Beyoncé and the Queen of England all have the same amount of hours and minutes in their days. Continue reading…

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Make the most of your one on one meetings

9 Oct 2019 by Kitomba

Meetings can be fun, inspirational, informative, educational, or all of the above. They’re a great way to communicate with your team, either as a group or one on one. Here are a few things to remember specifically when meeting with team members individually.  Continue reading…

Kitomba and Dyson winner

Catching up with the winner of the Kit out your salon with Dyson competition

26 Sep 2019 by Kitomba

We caught up with our “Kit out your salon with Dyson” winner, Tegan, who shared her story of how she came to be a senior stylist at Nspyre Red, and what she loves about her job, Kitomba, and her new Dyson Supersonic™ hairdryer Professional edition. Continue reading…

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5 ways to improve your client experience

9 Sep 2019 by Martin Lazare

In client-focused industries, such as hair and beauty, client experience is paramount to success. Since loyalty is such an important factor, offering seamless, unique client experiences is one way to stand out from the pack and retain your clients as well as attract new ones.

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How to create a positive salon culture (5 tips for salon owners)

29 Aug 2019 by Ashlee Laura

Have you ever woken up and thought; I don’t want to go to work today? Or worse – woken up every day thinking this?

Most people who wake up feeling like this every morning will do nothing about it, and even worse, they’ll still go to work. They’ll under-perform, have a bad attitude, or even develop mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. They’ll feel stuck, unappreciated, bored and unhappy. Is this the type of team that you want working for you?

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Lessons from The Barter Barber

15 Aug 2019 by Kitomba

Hairdressers and barbers have the tendency to be pseudo counsellors to their clients – it’s a hazard of the job and can be tough to deal with, but few actively seek it out. Sam Dowdall is different. Over two and a half years ago in November 2016 he left everything behind and hit the road in a 1971 Bedford van with his faithful companion, a Bichon Standard Poodle, Bobo seeking out those hard conversations. He speaks especially with men across New Zealand, trading conversation and haircuts for goods and services. We caught up with Sam when he was in his former home, Wellington, to discuss what he’s been up to and what he’s learned along the way.  Continue reading…

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Focus on mental health: A wellness week take-over

8 Aug 2019 by Marie Drever

Are you OK? What I really mean is: How’s your mental health? Are you looking after yourself?

We all take time out of our busy schedules for the usual health-related appointments like dentist visits, getting that new mole checked and checking our glasses prescription. But it’s easy to forget about our mental health, especially when you’re running a busy salon, spa or clinic. Continue reading…

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How to prioritise breaks in a busy salon, spa or clinic

5 Aug 2019 by Martin Lazare

When your workplace is a busy, high-intensity environment such as a spa, salon or clinic, it can be difficult to make sure that you’re getting enough downtime throughout the day. 

In the hair and beauty industry, where careless mistakes have the capacity to destroy a business’s reputation, it’s more important than ever to ensure you and your staff are well-rested and have the focus to be able to do your jobs properly.

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