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Having a prosperous salon business isn’t easy, especially when you have to manage your staff.  As a small business owner, it’s your main duty to keep your team motivated and to stay one step ahead of your competitors. When Appointfix created a survey about what are the challenges of running a hair salon, motivating and managing a salon staff came at the top of the list, together with retaining clients and paying monthly expenses.  In this article, we’re going to share with you 8 practical ideas you can use to effectively manage your salon staff.  Salon staff management ideas… Read More→

Sitting in your hair stylist’s chair comes with a set of unspoken rules that you should be aware of. Yes, your hairstylist may also be your friend, or you know her so well that you can afford to share intimate details with her, but just think about how many ladies are coming into her salon in a single day, and she listens to everyone. Confusing, right? Hair salons are places where women get spoiled, relax, and enjoy a hair care treatment or a look change. But, on the other hand, hairstylists are the persons who make sure this experience will…...

According to statistics, around 55% of small business owners increased their sales once they started taking online bookings. Also, 90% of clients prefer to book online instead of calling or texting for an appointment.  Now, it is more important than ever to increase daily productivity for appointment-based business owners. Taking appointments via an online booking link is critical to boosting sales and having more clients coming into your salon. Letting your clients book online via your personalized booking link means having a virtual assistant 24/7. There’s no better way to have your schedule constantly booked than by automating your tasks,… Read More→

If you’ve been to a barbershop before, you might have been wondering what barbers were talking about. Did you know that there is actually a whole particular language in the barbershop industry? Barbers use their own lingo to describe different services and products that they sell in the shop. For example, when someone asks for a “regular cut,” this means that they want nothing fancy with their haircut (no fades or anything). You’ll also hear barber jargon like “tapers” or “fades.” These terms are used by most barbers around the world, and you’d better know what they mean. In this… Read...

Do you own a barbershop? If so, your barbershop interior design is probably an essential aspect for you.  You want your salon to be the perfect place for men so that they can feel comfortable while enjoying a haircut or a beard trim. There are many essential aspects of creating a unique interior design in your barbershop, like maintaining harmony with colors, having a clean place, being organized, or having high-quality furniture. In this blog post, I will share 20 ideas that can help you design the perfect barbershop. These are some of my favorite barber shop designs from around… Read More→

There’s nothing more beautiful than the beginning of September when it is still summer, but you can feel autumn’s nostalgia everywhere. With September just around the corner, it’s time for some new wallpapers! Here’s a collection with 10 free September 2021 Calendar wallpapers and backgrounds for your devices. We hope you enjoy these late summer calendars designed by Appointfix. Plus, you’ll find in this article 10 quotes you can use on social media, or simply read them and brighten your day.  To download the wallpapers, click on the links below the images that showcase them. September 2021 Wallpaper Calendars… Read More→

Social media is a great way for businesses to connect with their customers. For dog grooming salons, social media is an essential marketing tool that allows you to reach out to potential clients and get them to you. If you already included social media posts as part of your marketing strategy, you know that there are many different social media platforms to choose from. Find out what social media platform might work best for your salon and what posts you should create to bring in more clients! How can I promote my dog grooming business? Besides using some of the… Read More→

Many things in life may seem boring, but do you know what actually shouldn’t be? Your fall hair color! Nowadays, more than ever, we’re interested in looking and feeling impeccable every time. Well, it turns out, we can do so just by permanently adapting to trends. Women’s hair color trends are changing every year, so it’s essential to be up to date regarding the best fall hair colors in 2021, now that autumn is almost here. Being informed about this year’s most popular fall hair color trends will make you decide faster and easier about which hair color you want… Read More→

For counselors and therapists looking to start their own business, there couldn’t be a better time, with a rise of 1.5 million people in the U.S. experiencing mental health issues over the last year. Read on to learn about the 10 steps you need to follow to get your counseling business off the ground. Why Consider a Career in Counseling? This nationwide rise in mental health issues shows the pressing demand for more mental health professionals worldwide.  In the U.S. alone, more than two million young people are suffering from depression. On top of that, over 10 million U.S. adults… Read More→