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3 reasons to use the Business Summary Variance report in Kitomba

17 Apr 2024 by Kitomba

Wondering what the purpose of the Business Summary Variance report in Kitomba 1 is and how best to use it? 

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7 salon software features that will improve your business

16 Apr 2024 by Kitomba

Running a hair and beauty business is a bit of a juggling act. But there are salon software features that will vastly improve your business by automating admin-heavy tasks, streamlining processes and delighting your clients. 

Not only will these features save you time, but they’ll also drive more revenue for your business! 

Here are seven essential software features from Kitomba Salon and Spa Software that will help to save you and your clients time, while growing your bottom line.

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Tips for increasing your salon’s profitability

10 Apr 2024 by Kamrin Hira

As the year progresses, many hair and beauty businesses are feeling the effects of rising costs on materials, rent and wages. You’re not alone if you’re struggling to maintain your profitability while keeping prices affordable for your clients.

Here are three strategies you can use at your salon, spa or clinic to help keep your books in the green.

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How to increase the profitability of Online Booking

5 Apr 2024 by Kitomba

Online booking can be a powerful tool for new and existing clients alike. However, “setting and forgetting” won’t enable you to get the most from your online booking, which could mean leaving money on the table.

Here are our top tips for increasing the profitability of your online booking and fill your appointment book!
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How to set targets for your salon, spa or clinic

2 Apr 2024 by Kitomba

Targets are a key component of a profitable and successful business. They motivate and focus your team to achieve goals that can grow your salon, spa or clinic and drive more revenue.

However, if you’re finding setting targets difficult to get your head around, this short guide to targets will demystify service and retail targets and help you get started!

Here we cover all your burning questions about setting sales targets in the hair and beauty industry, as well as what you need to think about when setting targets for your team.

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How to complete stock take for end of financial year

How to complete a stock take for the end of financial year with Kitomba

28 Mar 2024 by Kitomba

The end of the financial year is quickly approaching, which means it’s time for hair and beauty businesses to prepare for their annual stock take!

To help you get ready, we’ve put together a short guide that shows you how to easily complete a stock take using Kitomba Salon and Spa Software.

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New feature: Security Log in Kitomba 1

25 Mar 2024 by Kitomba

Being able to review a record of actions made within your software is an important tool in protecting your business. That’s why we’ve released the Security Log in Kitomba 1 to provide a source of truth for activity around appointments, client information and invoices within your Kitomba 1 software.

The Kitomba 1 Security Log helps you easily track key actions performed by your team, giving you visibility from anywhere, at any time, and providing an additional layer of security for your business.

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Kitomba's Xero integration

Is Kitomba’s Xero integration right for you?

22 Mar 2024 by Kitomba

We have partnered up with Xero, one of the best accounting softwares to quickly and accurately send your cash drawer reconciliations from Kitomba directly to Xero. This makes your reporting across softwares seamless, and turns your stressful end of financial year prep into a breeze!

Read on to learn more about if our integration is right for your business, and how to get started.

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16 finance terms every salon, spa, or clinic owner should know

20 Mar 2024 by Kitomba

The business world is full of jargon and financial terms you’re expected to understand. To help you navigate these terms, we’ve put together a quick reference guide of some of the key financial terms you may encounter as a salon, spa, or clinic business owner.
Click on any of the terms below to be taken to its summary.

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Meet Tracey Hughes, Kitomba’s new international ambassador

13 Mar 2024 by Kitomba

Kitomba Salon and Spa Software is delighted to announce the appointment of Tracey Hughes as our new international ambassador! With this partnership, we aim to empower salon owners to achieve greater success in business through sharing educational and inspirational content and tips.

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