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Read about what’s happening at Shortcuts and in the world of spa and salon software - both in the USA as well as overseas!
Shortcuts Announces Winner of Fall Trends Facebook Contest

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Huntington Beach, CA —March 1st, 2010 — Shortcuts announced Follicle Salon’s owner Francesca Rivetti, as winner of the Shortcuts Fall Trends Facebook contest. ...
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Shortcuts braves the shave

Monday, March 01, 2010

Shortcuts Software’s staff is planning to ‘brave the shave’ for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave on the 11th of March, with support...
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Top Tips Blog launched!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Shortcuts Software launched the Top Tips Blog this week, to allow industry professionals to interact and share business tips which can help businesses become more successful. ...
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Shortcuts is 2nd runner up in American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards

Monday, February 01, 2010

Huntington Beach, CA — February 1st, 2010 — Shortcuts is 2nd runner up in the “Favorite Spa Software” category in the American Spa Professional’s...
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Online bookings are taking off!

Monday, February 01, 2010

Online bookings are set to take salons and spas by storm with Shortcuts online bookings growing by 837 percent in just 12 months, according to results released this week by...
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Shortcuts Announces Compatibility with Microsoft Windows® 7

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

December 21, 2009— Huntington Beach, CA – Shortcuts announced that the Shortcuts Point of Sale version is now compatible with Microsoft Windows® 7 which offers...
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Tip top businesses to give Top Tips!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Shortcuts Software is launching Top Tips, a free email subscription with business tips from a global network of industry professionals, on 1 January 2009. Top Tips will allow...
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Best of British use Shortcuts

Monday, December 14, 2009

The glitz and the glamour may dominate on the night of British Hairdressing Awards, but another element of success soon emerges - that behind every winner is a strong business...
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Shortcuts corners social media

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Shortcuts Software, in partnership with Dermalogica, have been presenting seminars to educate beauty professionals on how to start their online social marketing. The seminars...
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Shortcuts Announces First Edition of Evolve Education

Friday, November 13, 2009

Exclusive release of magazine to be featured at AACS Convention November 11th 2009 – Huntington Beach, CA – Shortcuts announced the release of the first edition...
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Shortcuts Wins Launchpad’s Readers Choice Award

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Shortcuts wins in the Business Software category October 26 2009 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts announced recognition by Launchpad’s readers as winner of the...
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Shortcuts Attends Third Annual Pink Gala

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Shortcuts Software attends fundraiser event for breast cancer research October 21 2009 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software attended the third annual Pink Gala...
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Shortcuts clients are winners!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Five out of the six winners from the Goldwell Trend Zoom Challenge were Shortcuts Software clients! Goldwell Trend Zoom Challenge had two categories, Virtualist Trend and...
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Shortcuts Luvs Boobies!

Thursday, October 01, 2009

October 1, 2009 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software has announced a breast cancer awareness campaign as part of a sponsorship event hosted by Elite Salon Systems and...
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Set & Forget Marketing™ beats it big time!

Friday, September 11, 2009

Salons and Spas embrace direct email marketing with one million emails sent worldwide, according to statistics released by Shortcuts Software this week. Brisbane’s...
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The Next Generation of Computers for Hair & Beauty

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

September 1st, 2009 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software¬, the original touchscreen software for the salon and spa industry, has created the perfect package of...
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Shortcuts present GiftME™

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Shortcuts Software powered by Givex, launch GiftME, the latest in gift card software for salons and spas. Gift cards which once were only available to department stores are now...
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Shortcuts Software launches Facebook booking application

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

In the UK it is estimated that one person in every six uses Facebook. And in these harsher economic times salons need new and fresh ideas to stay ahead of the competition....
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Habia gets Technical!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Cengage Learning has just launched two new text books for the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies.  Developed in close collaboration with Habia, <em>The Official Guide...
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7 out of 11 winners at the Sapphires use Shortcuts

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Manchester, May 2009 :- Shortcuts Software enjoyed an unequalled success at the Sapphires as seven out of the eleven winners are salons that use Shortcuts. This incredible...
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Shortcuts Clients Sparkle at the Sapphires

Monday, May 25, 2009

Manchester, May 2009 :- The finalists for the first ever Sapphire Awards have been announced and Shortcuts Software’s clients have enjoyed unequalled success as 60% of the...
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Book appointments using Facebook!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Brisbane based company Shortcuts Software launches the world’s first booking application on Facebook this week for salons and spas. The online Facebook booking application...
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Shortcuts Around the World Party

Monday, May 11, 2009

May 11th, 2009 – Amelia Island, FL - Shortcuts and the International SalonSpa Business Network (ISBN) are hosting a fundraiser event at the annual ISBN Conference, held...
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Can Your Clients Book Appointments from Facebook?

Monday, May 04, 2009

Taking Online Booking to the Next Level. May 4th, 2009 – Long Beach, CA – Online booking is about convenience to the client as well as driving revenue back to...
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Shortcuts Version 7.2 General Release

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Shortcuts maintenance members can now expect their free upgrade. May 4th, 2009 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcut announces the release of version 7.2 to existing...
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Shortcuts Software acquires its UK Resellers

Monday, April 06, 2009

Manchester, March 2009 - As from March 2009 Shortcuts Software has acquired its two resellers in the United Kingdom. Shortcuts Software will now be operating a direct sales model...
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Introducing Shortcuts Set & Forget™ Marketing

Monday, April 06, 2009

The face of hair and beauty marketing has changed forever! April 6th, 2009 – Long Beach, CA – Email marketing has become the preferred medium for...
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Sparkling Shortcuts Sponsor Sapphires

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Manchester, 2nd February 2009:- Shortcuts Software, the world standard in salon and spa software, has agreed to sponsor the first ever awards for franchises in the UK Hair...
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Shortcuts Launches Webinars to Help Businesses

Monday, February 02, 2009

Low-cost, effective training available to help clients protect and improve revenue! February 2nd, 2009 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software has launched their...
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Shortcuts Made the List of America’s Favorite Spa Software

Monday, December 01, 2008

Shortcuts was named 2nd runner up in American Spa’s Voters Choice Awards. December 1, 2008 – New York, NY – Shortcuts Software was named the 2nd runner up...
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Salon and Spa Marketing Changes Forever!

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Manchester, November 2008:- Introducing Set & Forget Marketing™Today’s latest battleground to promote your business is no longer the mail box but the Inbox....
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Shortcuts BackMEup™

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Shortcuts now offers a reliable way to back-up online, without having to think about it. November 1, 2008 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software now offers...
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Model Behaviour by Shortcuts

Sunday, October 19, 2008

London, October 2008:- Wow, Salon International is over for another year, and what a show it was! One of the undoubted highlights were the Shortcuts topless models parading...
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Shortcuts Release Latest Version

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Manchester, October 2008:- Shortcuts has released the latest version of their world leading software. The latest upgrade, 7.2, has some great new features, including:...
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Evolve 17 Released

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Manchester, October 2008:- Shortcuts has released the latest edition of their own magazine, Evolve! This ground breaking magazine is now on its 17th edition. The UK edition...
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Shortcuts nominated as a Big Kahuna of cool Australian companies

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

BRISBANE 22 September 2008 – World leaders in salon and spa software, Shortcuts Software, has been named as a finalist in the PricewaterhouseCoopers Coolest Company Awards. ...
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REM and Shortcuts to give Salons a Great Reception

Friday, August 29, 2008

Manchester and Nelson (Lancashire), June 2008:- Salon experts REM, who manufacture salon furniture, have designed a reception desk specifically for Shortcuts Salon Management...
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A Black Day for HABB at Shortcuts

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Manchester, August 2008:- Shortcuts Software, the world standard in salon and spa software, recently had a charity day for HABB (The Hair and Beauty Benevolent). Everyone had to...
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One in Five Winners Use Shortcuts

Monday, June 09, 2008

Shortcuts clients claim several awards at the 2008 Global Salon Business Awards. June 9th, 2008 – Hollywood, CA - One in five winners are Shortcuts clients at the...
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Francesco Group find Shortcuts Education Easy

Monday, March 31, 2008

Manchester and Stafford, March 2008 - Shortcuts have rewarded the Francesco Group with the coveted ‘Enterprise Accredited Salon in Education’ (EASE) award. ...
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Announcing the New Global Helpdesk

Friday, March 07, 2008

Shortcuts links their entire helpdesk team to create a global 24/7 helpdesk. March 5, 2008 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software announces the complete...
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AVEDA installs Shortcuts

Saturday, March 01, 2008

March 2008, London - Aveda has installed Shortcuts Software in their Lifestyle Salon and store in Marylebone High Street, London. <img src="/images/avedanews.jpg"...
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SHORTCUTS SUPPORT GOES 24/7

Friday, February 15, 2008

Manchester, February 2008 - Shortcuts Software help desk is now open 24 hours a day seven days a week. This means whatever time of day or night a Shortcuts client can call and...
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Introducing The Goddess of Evolution

Monday, December 31, 2007

Shortcuts appoints co-founder as head of its new Evolution Department. BRISBANE, 31 December 2007 - World leaders in salon and spa software, Shortcuts Software have...
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Hairdressers sending more than half a million SMS messages a month

Thursday, December 20, 2007

With the busiest SMS messaging day of the year fast approaching, businesses are also benefiting from this, once labelled, consumer fad. BRISBANE. 20 December 2007 Salons...
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Shortcuts - Still the Largest Worldwide

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Shortcuts is now being used in 44 countries. October 31st, 2007 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts announces the latest country count of Shortcuts users across the...
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Shortcuts Installs its First French System in Quebec

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

The popular demand for a French solution brings Shortcuts to the forefront. October 29th, 2007 – Quebec, Canada – Shortcuts completed the first two installations...
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Wella Professionals and Shortcuts Software Announce Joint Alliance

Saturday, October 13, 2007

London, Salon International, 13th October - Two of the world’s leading salon brand names, Wella Professionals and Shortcuts Software, have developed a unique partnership...
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Salon Refits being revolutionised by Your Salon Alliance

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

9th October 2007 - Some of the UK’s leading salon suppliers have joined forces to create Your Salon Alliance. The purpose of this alliance is to detangle the whole process...
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Reds Hair and Beauty take some Shortcuts to Success

Monday, October 08, 2007

Sunderland, 8th October 2007 - Sunderland based Reds Hair and Beauty has just installed a brand new salon management system, Shortcuts, in both of their award winning salons. ...
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The Shortcuts Health Check that aids Salons and Spas

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Manchester, 27th September 2007 - Shortcuts, the world standard in salon and spa software, have launched a brand new service called a Health Check. This ingenious solution...
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Microsoft Partner Conference 2007

Friday, September 07, 2007

August 29-31st – Hamilton Island, Australia - Shortcuts attends the Microsoft Partner Conference, bringing back a new, fresh outlook on the future of technology. With the...
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Communication Celebration

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Manchester 21 June 2007 - Shortcuts are celebrating a landmark figure, as theirUK customers have sent, between them, 100,000 texts to their clients in one month.And Terry...
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Five out of Nine Winners Choose Shortcuts

Friday, June 08, 2007

L'Oréal Colour Trophy Awards saw Shortcuts users walk away with most of the awards. May 25, 2007 – London, UK - Every year, the stylists of all stylists gather...
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Five out of Nine Winners Choose Shortcuts

Friday, June 08, 2007

L'Oréal Colour Trophy Awards saw Shortcuts users walk away with most of the awards. May 25, 2007 – London, UK - Every year, the stylists of all stylists gather...
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Business Requirements Analysis

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Shortcuts adds even more value to their education. May 7th, 2007 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software, a long-time provider of value-added technology solutions...
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Aveda MasterJam

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Shortcuts receives a warm welcome from Aveda in Milan. March 25th, 2007 - Milan, Italy - Shortcuts attends the Aveda MasterJamin Milan, Italy to add to the inspiration that...
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Aveda MasterJam

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Shortcuts receives a warm welcome from Aveda in Milan. March 25th, 2007 - Milan, Italy - Shortcuts attends the Aveda MasterJamin Milan, Italy to add to the inspiration that...
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The Heart of Philly

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Francesca Rivetti wins the hearts of many March 9th, 2007 - Philadelphia, PA - Francesca Rivetti, owner of Follicle the Root of All Beauty, is known to her staff and her...
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Sport Clips Named 49th Fastest Growing Franchise

Monday, March 05, 2007

...and 72nd in the Franchise 500 Franchise 500 Rankings are released every year and feature the latest and greatest franchises along with the best and most progressive...
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Microsoft Vista is Ready, Are You?

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Microsoft’s latest release, Vista, may create issues for Shortcuts users in the short-run. Redmond, WA – January 30th, 2007 – Microsoft announces...
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Life Time Fitness is Now Working Out with Shortcuts

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Luxury Fitness Giant, Life Time Fitness, Joins the Shortcuts Family. Eden Prairie, MN - January 2nd, 2006 – Life Time Fitness has switched over to Shortcuts in time...
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Expanding the Software Library

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

A hair and beauty veteran for 13 years, Shortcuts puts a focus on the spa market. November 1st, 2006 – Long Beach, CA - After a year of testing in spas across North...
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6 out of 11 award winners prefer Shortcuts!

Thursday, September 28, 2006

The 2006 British Hairdressing Business Awards produced 11 worthy winners recently and six of them choose Shortcuts Software to help run their salon. These salons are a testament...
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2 Salon Software Companies Share 2006 Eureka! Award from Salon Geeks

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Salon Geeks announces their First Annual Eureka Award Winners for Outstanding Software, a recognition of the industry's top salon software programs. The two companies who share...
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Americans Get Texting as SMS Finally Catches On

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

New York, NY - Aug 29, 2006 - After years of lagging behind Europe and Japan in the adoption of mobile text messaging, US subscribers have finally caught the SMS (short messaging...
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Shortcuts is Officially Givex Friendly

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Givex announced Shortcuts is officially integrated into their system August, 15th, 2006 - Marietta, GA – Shortcuts and Givex officially announce their partnership to...
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Better Business Intelligence

Friday, August 11, 2006

Intellimax provides a high-level reporting tool to Shortcuts clients August 11th, 2006 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software officially releases another advanced...
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Shortcuts Helps Kohler Academy Gear up to Open in August

Monday, July 31, 2006

July 31st, 2006 – Long Beach, CA – Jill Kohler joins the Shortcuts family and opens her premiere academy in Scottsdale, AZ. <img src="/images/klogo.gif"...
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Text Appeal is Getting Hotter at Shortcuts

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Shortcuts Formally Announced Two-Way SMS Texting Service July 5th, 2006 – Long Beach, CA – Shortcuts Software formally announces their new two way texting service...
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The Winners of the 2006 Global Salon Business Awards® Celebrated!

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

The B.E.S.T. Foundation Honored its Winners in Barcelona at the Biennial Global Salon Business Forum & Award Ceremonies Barcelona, Spain (June 2006) - Hundreds...
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Owners Gathered at ICSA 2006 to Rev Their Business Engines

Sunday, May 07, 2006

May 7th, 2006 - Lake Las Vegas, NV - Chain salon and franchise owners from across the globe came together at the Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort in Nevada to get their...
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Shortcuts Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple at the International Beauty Show 2006

Sunday, April 30, 2006

April 30th, 2006 - New York, NY - Shortcuts made another repeat appearance at the International Beauty Show (IBS) in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. ...
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Paul Mitchell the School Owners Summit Invites Shortcuts into the Family

Saturday, April 22, 2006

April 22nd - Newport Beach, CA - Shortcuts was invited to the exclusive list of exhibitors at their annual Owners Summit for Paul Mitchell the School, held in Newport Beach, CA in...
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Game Time at TSA Symposium 2006

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

The crowds gathered in San Diego, CA for yet another spectacular conference produced by The Salon Association. The annual conference is focused on education for the salon...
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