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6 essential automated marketing ideas for salons, spas and clinics

20 Apr 2023 by Kitomba

Everyday Marketing with Kitomba Salon and Spa Software makes it easy to target and personalise every interaction with your clients, automatically.

If you aren’t sure how Everyday Marketing can help your business, here are 6 essential automated marketing ideas for salons, spas and clinics you can set up to service your clients better, increase your bottom line, and save you time!

5 expert tips for crafting engaging Instagram posts

17 Apr 2023 by Kirsten McHarg

Looking to have a thriving social media presence to boost your salon business’s success? Instagram is the perfect place to be!

With over 1 billion monthly users and features that are continually evolving, Instagram is the right place to reach your potential clients. Once you have a clear idea of who your ideal clients are, you can start crafting engaging posts that will keep them coming back—and visiting your salon!

5 tips to prepare your salon for the end of the financial year

3 Apr 2023 by Kitomba

The end of a financial year can be a scary time for many salon, spa or clinic owners. It can be hard to stay on top of everything while continuing to run your business, and trying to reconcile an entire year’s worth of finances if it wasn’t managed properly can feel impossible to some.

But, did you know there are lots of things you can do throughout the year to stay on top of your finances, so that when the end of financial year rolls around again, it’ll be a breeze!

Cost Busters: Free online training for managing rising costs

29 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

With costs rising and minimum wage going up in New Zealand on 1 April, it’s important to use this opportunity to look at your prices and wages in your salon, spa or clinic.

To help you do this, we’ve partnered with Patricia Ross from First Class Services to provide a free 30-minute online training on Monday 3 April at both 12pm and 8pm to help you get started with your pricing and wages strategy.

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Customer success story: Barney Martin Hair

28 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

Barney Martin Hair in Sydney’s Surry Hills has been in business for over 20 years, and is an outstanding example of a salon that offers a luxurious, yet laid-back, experience. We sat down with Barney Martin to learn about his biggest challenges in business, his tips for anyone starting out, and the secret behind how he keeps his clients coming back.

Watch the video below and keep reading to learn more about Barney Martin’s journey.

How to complete stock take for end of financial year

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

27 Mar 2023 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.

16 finance terms every salon, spa, or clinic owner should know

18 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

The business world is full of jargon and financial terms you’re expected to understand. To help you navigate these terms, we’ve put together a quick reference guide of some of the key financial terms you may encounter as a salon, spa, or clinic business owner.
Click on any of the terms below to be taken to its summary.

How to prepare for the end of the financial year with Kitomba

17 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

The end of the financial year comes around at the same time every year, and yet each time it can seem like a surprise. The good news is if you’ve been using Kitomba it’s easy to get much of the information you need to keep your accountant and the tax man happy.
Continue reading…

How to write an Instagram bio to win over followers

14 Mar 2023 by Kirsten McHarg

Did you know that your salon’s Instagram bio is your chance to make a great first impression? It’s true! And, unfortunately, that chance is extremely short-lived.

Believe it or not, it takes less than two-tenths of a second for someone to form an opinion about your salon based on your Instagram bio. That’s faster than the blink of an eye!

4 Kitomba features to help you sell more retail

14 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

If your goal is to sell more retail at your salon, spa or clinic, your software can make this easier for you and your team. The problem is, most hair and beauty professionals don’t use their salon software to its full potential!

Keep reading to learn about the features available from Kitomba Salon and Spa Software that will help to keep your staff motivated, your retail sales high, and ultimately help your business to grow!