EdwardsAndCo is an outstanding example of success in the Australian hair industry. With nine locations across the country, EdwardsAndCo has seen incredible growth in the 10 years they’ve been operating, even during the pandemic. 

Watch the video below and keep reading to learn how National Operations Manager and 2IC, Jacob Faour,  oversees nine salons across Australia. He talks about how he uses Kitomba Salon and Spa Software to his advantage, and his top tips for salon owners and managers with multiple sites.

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Industry statistics tell us that on average 24% of client visits in New Zealand include retail. That means 76% of client visits are leaving without buying retail products. If you want to vastly increase your revenue this year, selling retail is a simple way to do it.

That’s why at Kitomba we are proud to be sponsoring the Retail Sales Masterclass tour with Paul Carbis, and you’re invited to attend! 

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We recently spoke with Melissa and John van Gosliga, co-owners of Aboki Hair in Nelson, New Zealand. They told us how they’ve managed to run a thriving business for more than 27 years, and successfully lead a big team of 18 staff aged between 20 and 75 years old!  

Watch the video and keep reading to hear their story and their top tips for other salons.

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We sat down with Nadia Howard, owner of Bedlam Hair Design & Bliss Day Spa on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand, to talk about how she stepped out of her business after nearly 28 years in the industry and how Kitomba helps her to run her business remotely.

Watch the video below for an overview and keep reading to learn more about how Nadia is running a successful hair and beauty business from a distance.

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The hair and beauty industries in New Zealand and Australia experienced pent-up demand for services and retail in 2020 after lockdowns. Some were even able to pivot quickly to selling retail online while their businesses remained closed. Continue reading…