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Success story: Vivo Chancery Square

22 Jan 2021 by Kitomba

What makes an award-winning salon? We visited Vivo Chancery Square in Auckland CBD, winners of New Zealand Hair Salon of the Year at The Industry Awards 2020, to find out the secret to their success. 

We spoke with Peter Emery, Salon Manager at Vivo Chancery Square, his second in command, Cowan Wyatt, and Lynden Mason, Executive Director of Vivo Hair and Skin Clinics. Find out what they had to say about their New Zealand Hair Salon of the Year win by watching the video, and read their recipe for success below.

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Repeat Appointments is now available in Kitomba 1!

18 Jan 2021 by Kitomba

Repeat Appointments makes it easy to create multiple appointments in just a few clicks. It’s perfect for booking in all the visits required to complete a treatment plan, or for booking your regular clients in for a whole year of appointments. Whether you need to make five appointments or 50, you can do it all in Kitomba 1. Continue reading…

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How to create an exceptional client experience in your salon

20 Dec 2020 by Kitomba

Did you know that most businesses that focus on providing a great client experience make more money? That’s just one of the reasons why you should be focusing on creating an exceptional client experience in your salon, spa or clinic.
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Success story: Ms Monaco Hair Society

18 Dec 2020 by Kitomba

We recently visited Samantha Jones and her team at Ms Monaco Hair Society on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. The salon has only been in business for two years and is already making waves in Queensland, so we asked Samantha what has made the salon so successful. 

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Kitomba has a new CEO: Mike Henton

17 Dec 2020 by Kitomba

After 17 years at Kitomba, including the last three years as CEO, Kitomba co-founder Al Quinn will be leaving the company at the end of the year.

We’re so excited to announce that Mike Henton has been chosen as his successor. Mike has over 15 years of experience in the software industry, most recently working within the health and leisure sector. Mike said,  Continue reading…

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The 5 best Kitomba reports to help grow your business

17 Dec 2020 by Kitomba

As an owner of a salon, spa or clinic, it’s important to have your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in your business – and reporting is an essential tool for finding this out. 

However, with so many different reports available, it can be difficult to decide which reports to run in order to gain the valuable insights you need to be able to make informed decisions for the future. 

That’s why we’ve put together a list of the five essential reports for salons, spas and clinics, which are available using Kitomba Salon and Spa Software. These reports will help to provide you with a snapshot of your business performance, as well as projections for the future. 

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What salon and spa owners need to know about client loyalty

10 Dec 2020 by Kitomba

Are you looking for the best methods for retaining your clients? Building your client loyalty will help to keep your clients coming back, and since the hair and beauty industry is so competitive, having a loyal client base is more important than ever. 

There’s a big difference between a satisfied client and a loyal client, so this article covers why client loyalty is so important for retention, and how to turn your clients into loyal clients that refer your business and visit time and time again.  

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How to compare your business to your competitors

Comparing your business to competitors (why and how)

10 Dec 2020 by Kitomba

Should you compare your business to your competitors? As an owner of a salon, spa or clinic, it’s important to have your fingers firmly on the pulse of your own business as well as what’s going on around you, especially when the hair and beauty industry is so competitive.

Therefore, it’s useful to keep an eye on your competitors. Your competition can help you make informed decisions, and you can learn from them what works and what doesn’t. But don’t fall into the trap of worrying about every little step they take – it will drive you mad! You need to take a considered approach.

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Industry insights: COVID-19 impact on the hair and beauty industry in New Zealand and Australia

3 Dec 2020 by Kitomba

Wondering what impact COVID-19 has had on the hair and beauty industry in New Zealand and Australia? We dove deep into the data to find out. 

We sourced data about the hair and beauty industry from Kitomba Benchmark, a feature of Kitomba Salon and Spa Software that compiles and compares anonymous data from across the industry so you know where your business stands. Historical data from 2016 to 2019 was also used, and we compared Q3 2020 with Q3 2019. 

The result? An insight into the effects of lockdowns in both New Zealand and Australia, and predictions and opportunities for the future.

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Improve your business with these numbers

The best metrics for growing your salon, spa or clinic (KPIs)

2 Dec 2020 by Kitomba

Are you looking to take your business to the next level? There are some key business numbers you should keep track of and know how to improve. 

Here are the best metrics for growing your salon, spa or clinic, which can be used as key performance indicators (KPIs) for your business.

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