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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,...

How to measure the success of your salon, spa or clinic
Do you know how successful your hair or beauty business really is? How do you measure that success? In reality there are probably few salon or spa businesses that have a solid, measured approach to determining their success, and not doing so can make a huge difference...

4 examples of effective hair salon goals
Do you want to know what salon goals can really move the needle in your business? We have collated four key metrics that successful salons and spas use to help grow their revenue year on year. Goal 1: Increase client retention Goal example: Boost client retention...

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...

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

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...

4 tools that highly successful salons, spas and clinics use
In the fast-paced and competitive world of beauty and wellness, salon owners must wear many hats to ensure their business thrives. From attracting new clients to keeping the existing ones happy, salon management requires creativity, organization, and strategic...

How to let your clients know about your waitlist (3 tips)
The benefits of using a waitlist in the hair and beauty industry, especially around the busy times of the year are endless – it helps you stay fully booked, maximises your time, helps manage your demand and also negates the stress of last minute appointment...
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.