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Motivation is not the goal: small steps and smart projections

30 Apr 2024 by Salon Rising

So, you’ve got goals right? You’re just waiting for the motivation to start them? Discover how using momentum over motivation can simplify your path to success. And how using the right tools can make achieving your salon’s goals feel effortless.

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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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How to make this your most successful Mother’s Day yet

29 Apr 2024 by Alyssa Dowsett

Mother’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to do some great marketing and provide your customers with some ideal Mother’s Day offers. Here’s how to run a successful Mother’s Day marketing campaign.

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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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Maximise your salon’s profits with these 4 tips from Tracey Hughes

22 Apr 2024 by Tracey Hughes

As a small business owner, particularly in the competitive world of hairdressing, profitability is not just a goal; it’s a necessity for survival and growth.

To ensure that your salon thrives, it’s essential to understand the ins and outs of managing your business effectively. This involves knowing your numbers by leveraging your salon software’s tools for reporting, optimising your team’s productivity through strategic rostering and motivation, and focusing on working ‘on’ your business rather than just ‘in’ it.

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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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3 reasons to use the Business Summary Variance report in Kitomba

17 Apr 2024 by Kitomba

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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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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7 salon software features that will improve your business

16 Apr 2024 by Kitomba

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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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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Tips for increasing your salon’s profitability

10 Apr 2024 by Kamrin Hira

As the year progresses, many hair and beauty businesses are feeling the effects of rising costs on materials, rent and wages. You’re not alone if you’re struggling to maintain your profitability while keeping prices affordable for your clients.

Here are three strategies you can use at your salon, spa or clinic to help keep your books in the green.

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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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How to increase the profitability of Online Booking

5 Apr 2024 by Kitomba

Online booking can be a powerful tool for new and existing clients alike. However, “setting and forgetting” won’t enable you to get the most from your online booking, which could mean leaving money on the table.

Here are our top tips for increasing the profitability of your online booking and fill your appointment book!
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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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How to set targets for your salon, spa or clinic

2 Apr 2024 by Kitomba

Targets are a key component of a profitable and successful business. They motivate and focus your team to achieve goals that can grow your salon, spa or clinic and drive more revenue.

However, if you’re finding setting targets difficult to get your head around, this short guide to targets will demystify service and retail targets and help you get started!

Here we cover all your burning questions about setting sales targets in the hair and beauty industry, as well as what you need to think about when setting targets for your team.

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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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How to complete stock take for end of financial year

How to complete a stock take for the end of financial year with Kitomba

28 Mar 2024 by Kitomba

The end of the financial year is quickly approaching, which means it’s time for hair and beauty businesses to prepare for their annual stock take!

To help you get ready, we’ve put together a short guide that shows you how to easily complete a stock take using Kitomba Salon and Spa Software.

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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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New feature: Security Log in Kitomba 1

25 Mar 2024 by Kitomba

Being able to review a record of actions made within your software is an important tool in protecting your business. That’s why we’ve released the Security Log in Kitomba 1 to provide a source of truth for activity around appointments, client information and invoices within your Kitomba 1 software.

The Kitomba 1 Security Log helps you easily track key actions performed by your team, giving you visibility from anywhere, at any time, and providing an additional layer of security for your business.

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Salon Rising

Salon Rising

The Salon Rising team (made up of Samara, Rich and Jen) are a trio dedicated to providing simple, actionable support for hair and beauty businesses.

The Salon Rising team believe in a Holistic business support. This whole human approach ensures owners don't lose themselves in their business. The team have a combined 48 years’ experience in the industry. This includes owning and managing large and small salons and teams. Paired with a 15-year corporate marketing background, the team are a force for change and growth. Salon Risings team are still actively involved in the industry. We GET it, we live it, and we can explain it so YOU understand it.
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