Kitomba blog

Today, more than ever, protecting your data is essential to the success of your salon, spa, or clinic. A data breach or cyber-attack can interrupt your business and even cause long-lasting damage to your reputation.

We’ve all heard about the 2021 attacks on Waikato District Health Board (New Zealand) and Channel Nine (Australia) when both organisations experienced significant IT issues, interruptions to their business, and stolen data. It’s a good reminder of how essential it is to be proactive with your data security and put preventive measures in place to help safeguard your business. 

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My partner’s beard has gone through a myriad of transformations over the years, evolving and morphing according to fashion, comfort and whim. 

With my interest in the industry, I’ve practically been in the chair with him for each of multiple visits to different barbershops. He loves to share his experiences with me and we’ve grown to appreciate the finer skills involved in ‘best practice’ barbering.

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Client referral programmes have been a part of the hair and beauty marketing landscape for a long time, but it can be discouraging if you’ve tried running a referral scheme and you’re not getting many referrals. 

While we can’t expect to get referrals immediately after launching a referral programme, there are things we can do to ensure they’re as effective as possible, which we cover in this blog.  Continue reading…

Retail is a great way to increase how much your clients spend and increase your salon’s profit. So we’ve put together a list of our top 14 tips to help you sell more retail.

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Wellington’s Buoy Salon & Spa has been in business for more than 35 years and has developed a fine reputation for excellence. The salon and spa’s expansive collection of awards alone speaks volumes, so we were excited to get the chance to meet with Managing Director Philippa Middleton to talk about what has made the salon and spa so successful. Continue reading…

Upselling retail and services is a great way to increase your salon, spa or clinic’s average client spend. Whether you introduce your clients to higher cost, more premium products or services, or recommend an upgrade or other add-ons, it can all result in a more profitable sale for your business.

So how can you ensure you’re consistently upselling to your clients?

Here are seven effective ways to upsell more retail and services in your salon, spa or clinic.
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Running a business is hard work – especially if you’re a salon, spa or clinic owner who works in your business as well as on your business. It’s only natural to reach a point where you’re asking yourself “where to from here?” and wondering what you should do next in order to take your business to the next level and maximise your potential (and profits).

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