The end of the financial year doesn’t need to be a time of stress and uncertainty. Instead, you can use it as a great opportunity to evaluate your prices and audit your salon, setting yourself up for the new financial year.

We spoke with Samara Scott-Hunter, principal mentor at Salon Rising and owner of La Sorella in the Gold Coast, where she shared her tips for getting on top of your salon’s finances and preparing for the end of the financial year. 

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We’ve partnered with Salon Rising to provide a free 60 minute online masterclass on Monday 17th June 2024 at 12pm-1pm AEST / 2pm-3pm NZST to help give you the tools you need to make this End of Financial Year and beyond your best yet! 

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V for Hair and Beauty and VJ Barbers in Christchurch, New Zealand is a maximalist’s dream—bursting with colour and character everywhere you look, the popular salon has hair, beauty and barbering all under the same roof.

Owner Vicki Odgen O’Fee (right) is an incredible example of leadership and resilience in business. Embarking on her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 18, Vicki has navigated through economic recessions and major natural disasters with unwavering dedication and perseverance. Despite the challenges she’s faced, Vicki has consistently upheld the values of creating a remarkable team culture and fostering an environment of support and inspiration. 

The Kitomba team had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki about her journey and her advice to fellow business owners experiencing challenging times. Watch the video below and keep reading to hear her story. 

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Building a credible reputation in the hair and beauty industry is crucial, and with the majority of clients looking online to find their local salon, Google reviews have never been more important. 

Online reviews provide a way for clients to share their experiences, which helps improve trust and credibility. Reviews can also help put your website higher on the Google search page which increases the chances of potential clients finding you. You don’t need to be a computer whizz to take advantage of Google Reviews. So how do you get more of them?

Here are some simple, yet effective ways to get more Google reviews for your salon.

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At Kitomba, we’re very proud of our team and our culture as we get to work with the most talented, driven, curious, kind and fun people. We’re also passionate about our customers and committed to their success in the hair and beauty industry. While we work hard, we always find time to connect, get to know each other and have a good time. 

Read on to get to know the Kitomba team and learn more about the activities and events we participate in.

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Text campaigns are a vital tool that can transform how you connect with your clients and generate revenue for your salon, spa or clinic because they provide you with direct and instant communication with your clients.

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

The Business Summary Variance report in Kitomba 1 is your secret weapon for understanding trends in your business performance—it enables you to compare date ranges for the most important metrics in your business in one handy report, making it easy to identify trends and see what you need to work on.

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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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