We recently chatted to Laura Smyth, who owns Lush Skin and Body in Melbourne and has recently...
Success story: FMK Hair Design
We recently caught up with Director of FMK Hair Design Elnaz Johanrakshan. FMK Hair Design...
Helping you reopen your salon, spa or clinic after lockdown
We know you’ll be excited for when COVID-19 restrictions lift and your business can reopen its...
Success story: Ella & Jade
We recently stopped by Ella & Jade’s newest location in Woolloongabba, Queensland to visit...
3 ways Facebook Business Manager can improve your social media marketing
Are you making the most of Facebook’s tools and features for businesses? The majority of your...
Getting ready to install Book Now buttons on your Facebook page and Instagram profile
Book Now buttons allow your clients to book an appointment with you directly from Facebook or...
Connect & engage with your clients using Facebook
Do you need some fresh new ideas or tips to boost your Facebook activity and engage with your...
How to add the new Book Now button to your Facebook page
Great news! Facebook’s new 'Book Now' button will let your clients link to your Online Booking...
6 signs you need to hire a salon business coach
Running a business is hard work – especially if you’re a salon, spa or clinic owner who works in...
Why salons need KPIs (and how to set them)
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are important for any type of business, but they’re what enables...
How to wow your hair and beauty clients for free
Does your salon, spa or clinic have the wow-factor? Client experience is important for the hair...
5 key questions to ask when choosing salon or spa software
Choosing software for your salon or spa is a big decision. You’ll rely on it to help your business...
Is your salon, spa or clinic on track to make a profit?
If you have more money coming in than going out – you’re making money. It sounds easy right? But...
How to advertise your salon, spa or clinic online [8 steps]
Do you want to start advertising your salon online, but you don’t know where to start, what to...
Success story: Studio 31
We recently stopped by Studio 31 in Palmerston North to see Manager Kaaren Whale and her team. We...
How to build a client loyalty programme that works
Marketing efforts often put the focus on attracting new clients rather than keeping existing ones...
Success story: Pania Ryan Beauty Retreat
We stopped by to see Pania Ryan at Pania Ryan Beauty Retreat in Palmerston North, New Zealand, to...
10 best Instagram tips for salons, spas and clinics
In the hair and beauty industry, Instagram is undeniably the most popular platform for sharing...
Success story: Puravida Beauty
We had such a great time visiting Sherri-Lee at her award winning salon, Puravida Beauty, in...
Making the most of online retail trends
COVID-19 restrictions have dramatically shifted consumer purchasing from in-store to online....
Does your salon, spa or clinic need a leader?
The difference between strong leadership and effective management is often overlooked. A manager...
Building your brand with Instagram
Your brand is what sets you apart from all the other businesses in your industry offering similar...
Back to business: Save time with automation
When we’re trying to balance our work and personal life, it becomes obvious how easily work can...
Contact tracing with Kitomba
Kitomba Reports can help you easily comply with the New Zealand Government’s contact tracing...
Staying well in a changing world
During this unprecedented time there are a lot of considerations in regards to our overall health...
Still working and learning during lockdown
Sherri-lee, owner of award winning beauty salon Puravida Beauty is still working hard even though...
Staying connected with your clients
We asked our friends at Iron + Ivy Hair if they’d share some insight on how they’re getting...
Taking care of yourself and your mental health
COVID-19 has changed everyone's lives in some way. These many changes, combined with the ongoing...
Take advantage of Kitomba 1 for your business
Kitomba 1 is packed full of key features that can help you manage your business from anywhere, on...
Getting started with Online Booking
Online Booking is such a powerful tool for any salon, spa or clinic, and although we’re all being...
Increase brand awareness and help grow your customer base with these social media tips
These days, there’s no excuse for not including social media in your broader marketing strategy....
Gift card and voucher changes in Australia
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) has been amended for gift cards and vouchers sold nationally on...
Time Management 101: The three elements you need to balance
“I just don't have the time” is one sentence that really grinds my gears! Depending on who I am...
Make the most of your one on one meetings
Meetings can be fun, inspirational, informative, educational, or all of the above. They’re a great...
Lessons from The Barter Barber
Hairdressers and barbers have the tendency to be pseudo counsellors to their clients - it’s a...
Focus on mental health: A wellness week take-over
Are you OK? What I really mean is: How’s your mental health? Are you looking after yourself? We...
Take control of your social media with these tools
When it comes to social media management, there are a number of handy business tools available to...
Easier payments with Kitomba’s new Westpac integration
We’re excited to announce we’ve integrated with Westpac’s new EFTPOS terminal, Presto Smart. If...
We’ve partnered with Salon Pay to bring you memberships
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Salon Pay! Now it’s easy for Kitomba customers...
How to create a learning zone in your salon, spa or clinic
There are many roles salon owners and managers take on, and one of them is that of mentor, trainer...
Simplifying the performance management process
The performance management process often gets a bad rap. That’s because it can feel like a once a...
Three simple tips to ensure good cash flow in your salon, spa or clinic
In the current climate of Instagram and Facebook, we are ALL guilty of wanting everything perfect...
Where did all my money go?
Do you get to the end of every week and think: Why is there nothing left in the bank for me?...
Why marketing like a boss isn’t enough
Your Instagram page is hot! Amongst your followers you list people from across the globe and even...
9 no-nonsense tips for shaping an amazing salon team
Stepping into the role of salon owner, where you want to build an amazing salon team, can feel...
8 ways to get sustainable with Kitomba
Kitomba is committed to helping our customers be more sustainable. What you may not know is just...
Step up your sustainability
Becoming a more sustainable salon, spa or clinic can be challenging. But with some research, fresh...
Sustainability and your salon: Where on earth do you start?
Climate change, carbon footprint, green energy, clean energy…. It's no wonder we get overwhelmed...
Benchmark your business with Kitomba
This blog has been updated to reflect the latest industry figures. Reviewing your performance...
Planning for success
It’s a new year and we’re feeling fresh and ready for a fantastic year ahead! To make sure that’s...