The Start Booking journal
Thoughtful, practical advice for running a service business—starting with a schedule that works for you and your customers.
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Running a fitness studio, nail salon, or beauty studio can be fulfilling, but creating a successful small business can also be time-intensive. One of the best gifts you can give your business is implementing systems to free up time. Start Booking’s WordPress booking plugin is more than an automated scheduling system and supports small business […]
Read articleMcDonald’s was one of the first companies to introduce the world to add ons and the art of upselling and cross-selling. “Do you want fries with that?” offered insight into purchasing behavior and changed the way businesses speak to customers (as well as altered our waistlines). Once customers decide to buy a product or service, […]
Read articleAccepting payments within your booking flow is a key component for any growing business. In this guide, you are going to learn how to setup Stripe payment for appointments. Get started with Stripe If you already have a Stripe account and understand the benefits of using Stripe, feel free to skip this section. For everyone […]
Read articleBusiness growth is often not about doing more but about figuring out efficient ways to accomplish tasks in less time (without sacrificing quality and customer experience). One way to streamline operations is through technology and finding helpful tools that fit your business. Start Booking’s powerful WordPress booking plugin helps transform how you serve your customers […]
Read articleThe Demand and Hassle of Scheduling for Beauty Salons The need for people to consistently improve and stay physically presentable prevails even this time. There is an undeniable truth that beauty salon businesses are a type of business that even the pandemic cannot shut down. People will look for ways to book an appointment to […]
Read articleSalon business is the busiest one as you’re constantly making booking appointments over phone calls. But, what if there is a software to simplify your tasks and give you the right business growth opportunity. With the right salon booking software, you’ll be able to set your tasks and have time to focus on other salon […]
Read articleThere are many online tools and softwares to help you run your salon business more smoothly and save time. Here are the best tools for running your salon business.
Read articleChoosing the right salon appointment scheduler can help you book more services, grow your business, and better serve your customers. But with so many different online schedulers out there, it can be difficult to know which platform to choose. See what makes a great scheduler.
Read articleMaybe your salon is full of the most talented, friendly hairdressers in the world. Or maybe every person who’s ever gotten a manicure from you has cried tears of joy. But if you don’t have a solid salon clientele? None of the rest of that matters.
Read articleSocial media influencers are an important part of your salon or med spa’s marketing plan. By partnering with top digital influencers, you will save money on advertising and increase your client base through word of mouth marketing.
Read articleThere’s plenty of reasons why you might want to start a hair salon. The beauty industry is resistant to recessions, growing every year, and can be a lot of fun! Whether you are a seasoned stylist with the experience and clientele to branch out on your own or an entrepreneur learning a new skill, here […]
Read articleSetting up your new salon is an exciting time and comes with some challenges and opportunities ahead. One of those challenges is setting up a salon booking system but with this overview we hope to show you just how easy it actually is.
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