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Get your salon found on Google with basic SEO
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a process that allows search engines, like Google and Bing, to find, read and understand your website and know when to show it to a user that’s looking for businesses similar to yours. For example, if you provide haircuts in...
Success story: The Rumours Are True
The Rumours Are True is a beloved salon located in Victoria, Australia, renowned for delivering an unforgettable client experience and exceptional dimensional colour work. We had the pleasure of sitting down with owner Loz Main to discover how she’s built a salon...
Success Secrets: 10 Questions with Jennifer Morgan
Meet Jennifer Morgan, the force behind Morgan and Morgan The Hair Collective in Auckland, New Zealand. With 40 years of experience in the salon industry, Jennifer has become a respected leader and renowned figure in New Zealand’s hairdressing industry. As the New...
Success secrets: Meiko Salon
Claudette Lewington is the owner and director of Meiko, a thriving hair salon in Gisborne with a close-knit team of nine staff. Having been in business for over 14 years, we asked Claudette about her journey, her tips for salon success, and what fills up her cup...
Success story: Clarke and Co, Melbourne
Located in the heart of Keilor East, Melbourne, Clarke and Co. began as a small salon with a clear vision: to serve busy women in business. Salon director and owner, Joyce Clarke Henry, saw the need for a one-stop destination where clients could not only get their...
Coming soon: Supplier orders in Kitomba 1
Keep orders organised and in one place. Kitomba 1’s new supplier ordering features brings ease and control to one of the most time-consuming parts of running a salon. From auto-generating orders based on real usage to checking in deliveries and managing invoices,...
How to achieve sustainable growth for your salon or spa
Achieving sustainable growth for your salon, spa, or clinic requires a strategic approach that encompasses every aspect of your business. In this blog, we dive into strategies to propel your salon, spa, or clinic to new heights. It begins with embracing an external...
8 reasons to formalise your client consultations with forms
A comprehensive client consultation helps you to understand your client’s goals and expectations and gives them more insight as to what they can expect from this and future appointments. Formalising your consultation process using forms can help you and your clients...
Why does your salon or spa need a loyalty program?
As a salon owner, you're always looking for ways to attract new clients, keep your books full, and increase revenue without burning out. One of the smartest strategies to achieve this is by introducing a loyalty program for your hair or beauty salon. A well-designed...
Business tips
Get your salon found on Google with basic SEO
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a process that allows search engines, like Google and Bing, to find, read and understand your website and know when to show it to a user that’s looking for businesses similar to yours. For example, if you provide haircuts in...
How to achieve sustainable growth for your salon or spa
Achieving sustainable growth for your salon, spa, or clinic requires a strategic approach that encompasses every aspect of your business. In this blog, we dive into strategies to propel your salon, spa, or clinic to new heights. It begins with embracing an external...
8 reasons to formalise your client consultations with forms
A comprehensive client consultation helps you to understand your client’s goals and expectations and gives them more insight as to what they can expect from this and future appointments. Formalising your consultation process using forms can help you and your clients...
How to use challenges to motivate your team
Coming up with ways to keep your team motivated throughout the year can be hard. However, one great way to keep your team inspired and striving for success is through monthly challenges. We spoke to Trish Ross, founder of First Class Services and owner of two...
Feature releases
Coming soon: Supplier orders in Kitomba 1
Keep orders organised and in one place. Kitomba 1’s new supplier ordering features brings ease and control to one of the most time-consuming parts of running a salon. From auto-generating orders based on real usage to checking in deliveries and managing invoices,...
New: Increased SMS character limit
Clearer, more personalised client messages just got easier with our increased character limit for SMS in Kitomba 1. You can now increase the number of characters in your appointment reminders and campaign marketing messages, so that you can include all the important...
Loyalty in Kitomba 1
Keep your clients coming back with Kitomba’s enhanced loyalty feature. Whether you allow clients to earn loyalty points (Kitomba Dollars) on services, retail products, gift vouchers or concessions, you can now manage and redeem their loyalty straight from Kitomba 1...
New feature: Concessions in Kitomba 1
More seamless transactions are available across any device! You can now sell, redeem, and refund concessions directly in Kitomba 1’s Point-of-Sale, making it easier than ever to manage prepaid services. With Concessions in Kitomba 1, you can: Easily see available...