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Valentine’s Day promotion ideas for salons and spas
Valentine’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to attract new clients for your salons and spas and increase profits. Here are our top marketing ideas and tips to help you make the most of the day! Before you decide what marketing you’ll do for Valentine’s Day, it’s...

How beauty salons and spas are using AI to fill their appointment books
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is a real buzz word at the moment, and for good reason. This shiny new tech is helping us to work smarter instead of harder, and perform tasks that would take a human a long time to do—within seconds. But how can beauty salons and spas...

Free webinar – The power of intentional spending
Are you a salon or spa owner looking to transform your finances? Or maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by managing the financial side of your business? If so, Kitomba has something exciting for you! Join Kitomba on Wednesday, February 19th for a FREE Webinar hosted by...

Future-proof your salon: the impact of forecasting and cancellation policies
How do you future-proof your salon? With last-minute cancellations and no-shows affecting revenue, and many salon owners finding themselves time poor due to busy work schedules, it's more important than ever to put strategies in place to protect your business and make...

Maximise your salon’s profits with these 4 tips from Tracey Hughes
As a small business owner, particularly in the competitive world of hairdressing, profitability is not just a goal; it’s a necessity for survival and growth. To ensure that your salon thrives, it's essential to understand the ins and outs of managing your business...

Meet Tracey Hughes, Kitomba’s new international ambassador
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...

Free 10-Day Sales Challenge to boost your salon’s revenue
Are you up for a challenge? We’ve partnered with Patricia Ross, salon owner, sales expert and wealth empowerment coach from First Class Services to provide a free 10-day sales challenge for salons on Monday 30 January 2023 to kick-off the new year by increasing your...
Business Tips

How beauty salons and spas are using AI to fill their appointment books
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is a real buzz word at the moment, and for good reason. This shiny new tech is helping us to work smarter instead of harder, and perform tasks that would take a human a long time to do—within seconds. But how can beauty salons and spas...

Future-proof your salon: the impact of forecasting and cancellation policies
How do you future-proof your salon? With last-minute cancellations and no-shows affecting revenue, and many salon owners finding themselves time poor due to busy work schedules, it's more important than ever to put strategies in place to protect your business and make...

Why every salon should pass on the cost of acceptance for EFTPOS transactions
Wondering whether to pass on the cost of acceptance (COA), for EFTPOS transactions to your clients or not? In the hair and beauty industry, salon and spa owners are always seeking ways to optimise their finances without compromising on client experience. However,...

The ultimate guide to preparing your salon for success in 2025
Goals + planning = success! Are you ready to build a successful year for your salon, spa or clinic? 2025 is here, meaning now is the time to reflect on your business and create a plan for the upcoming year. Here are some tips on how to get started.Make a plan to...
Feature Releases

New reporting functionality: Yearly Sales Target
We’ve added another powerful business insight to Kitomba 1 to help keep your business ahead of the curve! You can now set a yearly sales target and track your progress effortlessly over the year with our enhanced reporting functionality in the Business Summary...

New feature: Cash Drawer Reconciliation in Kitomba 1
End-of-day cash-up is getting a whole lot easier! You’ll soon be able to effortlessly handle your closing tasks from anywhere, on any device with the new Cash Drawer Reconciliation in Kitomba 1. Whether you're in the salon or checking in remotely, this new...

New feature: Choose your Online Booking staff order
Choose how your staff members appear in your Online Booking site with four new ordering options. The way your team is presented online can influence who your clients chose to book an appointment with. With the Kitomba 1 Online Booking Staff Order feature, you can...

Our website has had a makeover! Here’s a quick tour
We’ve given our website a much-needed glow-up! Since there have been changes to where to find things, we thought we’d give you the grand tour so you can easily find what you’re looking for.