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Practical notes on bookings, pricing, no-shows and getting paid — from the people building the software, not a content farm.
Industry insights
Massage therapists lose a disproportionate amount of billable time to phone tag. Here is how online booking solves the problem without adding complexity.
27 Feb 2026
Business growth
Most salon owners look at revenue. The ones who grow quickly look at four other numbers too. Here is what to track and why.
25 Feb 2026
Business growth
Staff, systems, rosters and cash flow: what changes when a service business opens a second location, and what to set up first.
23 Feb 2026
Industry insights
Franchise brands invested in slick booking technology. Independent businesses are closing the gap fast. Here is how.
20 Feb 2026
Loyalty & Retention
Lapsed clients are your lowest-cost acquisition opportunity. Here is a practical re-engagement strategy that works.
18 Feb 2026
Technology
Payment surcharges are legal in Australia but regulated. Here is what the rules say, what each gateway costs, and how to present surcharges transparently to clients.
15 Feb 2026
Marketing
You have 150 characters to turn a profile visitor into a client. Here is exactly how to use them.
15 Feb 2026
Loyalty & Retention
Punch cards get lost and cost you margin on the wrong visits. How a points program keeps regulars coming back, and what to reward.
10 Feb 2026
Technology
If you are still taking bookings by phone or DM, you are leaving money on the table. Here is what a modern booking system should do.
10 Feb 2026
Marketing
SMS open rates are above 90%. Email open rates are around 20%. But the picture is more nuanced than it looks.
5 Feb 2026
Marketing
Every service business has slow days. Running promotions through your queue system is a reliable way to drive traffic — here is how to do it effectively.
4 Feb 2026
Business growth
Most salon owners set prices based on what competitors charge. Here is a better approach that starts with your actual costs.
31 Jan 2026
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