As a busy salon owner, you know the key to success lies in staying organised, saving time, and keeping your clients happy.
To help you achieve this we’ve collected our top six salon software features designed to help you get set up for a successful year. From filling your appointment book to automating your everyday tasks, these tools will give you a great head-start.

1. Schedule multiple appointments at once with Repeat Appointments
Secure your future revenue effortlessly with Kitomba’s Repeat Appointments feature. This feature makes it simple to pre-book multiple appointments at once, keeping your calendar full and your business thriving.
Perfect for setting up multiple appointments for a treatment plan, or for securing your regulars’ favourite days and times of the week for their touch ups, Repeat Appointments is a quick and easy way to schedule appointments in one go. Simply click the ‘Repeat Appointment’ button in the left tool bar after you select any appointment.
View our Repeat Appointments support guide to see how easy it is to set up.

2. Set up Staff Timetables and Business Leave
The New Year is the perfect time to set up your staff timetables. You can effortlessly manage staff timetables and business leave from anywhere using any device with Kitomba 1. From planned rosters to last-minute changes, you can edit and view all staff schedules in one place and track or adjusted work hours with ease.
Any updates are instantly reflected in the Appointment Book and saved automatically so you’re always looking at a current calendar.
Plus, you can add business leave for any location (if you have more than 1) directly in your settings, ensuring your timetable and Appointment Book always align with your operating hours.
View our Create a Staff Timetable support guide to learn more about how to best manage staff timetables in Kitomba 1.

3.Maximise your colour profits with Kitomba’s Vish integration
Designed to simplify your colour management, Kitomba’s integration with Vish helps to protect your colour profit from being poured down the drain from colour wastage.
By using Bluetooth scales, Vish simplifies formula tracking, reduces colour waste and ensures your clients are being charged for extra product used. Say goodbye to guesswork and waste, and hello to guaranteed profits. Find out how much you could save with the Vish calculator tool.
Also, if you didn’t already know, you can use Sustainable Salons points to cover Vish setup costs. Whether you’re a member or thinking of joining, it’s the perfect time to embrace greener practices.
Learn more about Vish and sign up here.

4. Get glowing Google reviews automatically with REACH.ai
Improve your online reputation and get more 5-star Google reviews for your business automatically with Reputation AI – available through Kitomba’s exclusive REACH.ai integration.
Reputation AI uses artificial intelligence to send automated emails to your regular clients immediately after their appointment asking them to rate their experience out of five stars and provide feedback.
The feedback is then sent to your team by email to respond to giving you the opportunity to share and address feedback quickly.
Learn more about Kitomba’s REACH.ai integration here and sign up for your free 30-day trial.

Kitomba Pay
Kitomba Pay provides everything you need to streamline the payment process for you and your clients both online and in the salon, saving you time and money.
Online Payments
Save money and protect your business with Kitomba Pay Payments. Effortlessly reduce no-shows and cancellations by 29% on average with deposits that secure client commitment and future income. Also, online voucher sales make it easy for clients to purchase and redeem vouchers, while streamlining admin for your team and generating additional revenue.
Salons that switch to Kitomba Pay from PayPal save $500 per year on average.
Point-of-Sale Terminals
Streamline your payments with Kitomba Pay’s seamless Point-of-Sale integration and reliable, high-speed terminals that save time and reduce errors. Accept all leading payment methods while offering clients the convenience of contactless.
With top-tier security and backup SIM capabilities, you’ll stay online even if your internet doesn’t. Plus, eliminate merchant service fees by passing on the cost of acceptance, freeing up resources to reinvest in your business.
*Kitomba Pay Terminals are available in Australia only.
Learn more about Kitomba Pay.

6. Set realistic KPIs with the Business Summary Variance report
With the Business Summary Variance report in Kitomba 1, you can easily compare date ranges for the most important metrics in your business.
This makes it easy to understand how your business is tracking compared to the past, helping you to make data-driven, realistic decisions when setting your business goals and targets for the year.
For more information about reporting in Kitomba, visit Kitomba Reports or check out our Business summary variance report support guides.
Use these six features to help set your salon up for a successful year ahead— giving you time and energy to focus on what matters most.