Looking for tips to improve your salon efficiency? We know running a business hard and sometimes you just want to make things a little easier and smoother to run. With software like Vagaro you can optimise the way your business runs all within one app. We’re sharing three ways you can improve your salon efficiency.
Deposits
We agree with Vagaro on this one… This could be the answer to reduce no-shows and last minute cancellations. In service industries, payment is usually the last step of a transaction, which puts service professionals at a disadvantage. The reason for this is that the time being booked doesn’t have a “perceived value” to the client until the service begins. By contrast, for the service professional, a schedule of booked services is a projection of their upcoming income, and any changes to that schedule impact their livelihood. By requiring client deposits to book services and classes in advance, the time being reserved now has a perceived value—the deposit. Additionally, deposits offset the overhead cost to the service provider, which is especially important if a service or class requires pricey materials or equipment. Rather than these costs being an out-of-pocket expense that can’t be recouped until the completion of the service, deposit funds can purchase the required materials.
Automate your rent collection
Thanks to Vagaro’s automated rent and fees feature you can charge chair renters, schedule recurring payments, generate your renter’s agreement and even deduct commission from rent directly through Vagaro. That means fewer missed, failed or unnecessary payments, increased transparency and no more time wasted keeping track of where payment is coming from.
Reporting
As a salon owner staying on top of your business is crucial for success. Data-driven salon reports can empower business owners to make decisions efficiently. Monitor the details and keep an eye on sales, transactions, client details, appointments, staff reports, financial integrations, payroll, taxes, and much more. We’re convinced this is the key to a successful salon business.
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