Our Essentials package might be simple, but it’s far from basic!
It includes all the core features you need to get started, particularly if you’re going digital for the first time. It will help cut your admin workload in half, so you’ll have more time to do the things you really love.
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Our Evolve package is perfect if you’re looking to take your business to the next level!
You’ll get all the time saving Essentials features, plus the power to stay more engaged with your customers and grow your business.
Includes everything in Essentials, plus:
The Elevate package is a game-changer for you and your salon, spa or barbershop.
If you want to treat each and every guest to a VIP experience and increase your revenue at the same time, this is the package for you!
Includes everything in Essentials and Evolve, plus:
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| Appointment Book – an on premise and cloud version of your must-have appointment book | |||
| SMS Confirmations – automatically send a text message reminder to your clients, and their confirmation will sync with your Appointment Book | |||
| Point of Sale – quickly check out clients, refund products and services, apply discounts and more via a touchscreen POS | |||
| Cloud Upsell – make personalised product recommendations and add them to Point of Sale from the convenience of a mobile device at the chair | |||
| Reserve with Google – clients can book appointments directly through Google | |||
| mylcoalsalon – an Australia-wide directory lets your future clients find you online and make an appointment at the click of a button | |||
| Mobile Guest App – a personalised mobile app for your guests to manage appointments, access news, loyalty balance and more | |||
| Online Booking – give your guests the convenience of booking their appointment online |
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| Client Management – record each client’s history, track their progress over time, and more | |||
| Online Client Information Cards – clients simply enter their details on an iPad or tablet, and your system will be instantly updated | |||
| Contraindications – an automated feature that prompts you to test for allergies and sensitives before performing certain services | |||
| Series – tempt your clients with the convenience of purchasing their favourite services in bulk | |||
| Visual Records – compare before and after shots and look back on details of a client’s past procedures | |||
| Ratings and Reviews – automatically email them after they visit asking for their feedback, and share positive reviews on your website, social media page, or mylocalsalon profile! | |||
| Customised Forms – custom-created online forms that capture essential details such as allergies and client consent | |||
| Loyalty – incentivise and reward your clients with a loyalty program |
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| Service management – manage all of your service lists at your fingertips | |||
| Stock management – an automated feature that will let you know when you’re running low so you can replenish your stock levels accurately | |||
| Employee management – look after rosters and keep an eye on their attendance, retail sales and more | |||
| Targets – see up weekly targets for your team and keep an eye on their KPIs in an easy-to-read dashboard | |||
| Remote Feature Access – book clients in for their next visit, check their client history and more, all from the convenience of an iPad or tablet | |||
| Security – keep your data under lock and key with personalised security settings, so you have the power to choose who can access what | |||
| Resources – assign resources, such as service rooms or equipment, to an appointment | |||
| Automated Back ups – automatically take a backup of your valuable data and stores it safely off-site | |||
| Xero Link – we’ve partnered with Xero to make your bookkeeping tasks so much easier |
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| Marketing – simple yet powerful email and sms marketing that comes with ready-to-go templates | |||
| Marketing plus – take your marketing to the next level with completely customisable campaigns | Marketing Plus is an add-on feature that can be added to any of our packages. It comes with 2 hours of included training. | ||
| Mailchimp integration – handle your marketing with one of the industries well-known email marketing platforms | |||
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| Cardless Checkout – a new Uber-style way of paying for appointments – zero card required! | |||
| Cancellation Fees – safely and securely charge a cancellation fee for a no-show or cancellation | |||
| Upfront Payments – secure your revenue and request a partial or full upfront payment for appointments |
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| Walk-in Manager – designed for walk-in businesses, you can see at a glance who is waiting, who is already being looked after, and who is next on the list | |||
| Self Check-In – Cut down wait times by letting your clients check in on a computer or tablet in your waiting area, or on their mobile phone | |||
| Digital Display Board – manage guest expectations and show them where they are in the queue |
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| Reporting – in depth reports to keep track of your cash flow, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and improve the way you do business | |||
| Cloud Reporting – access all your essential reports in a gorgeous, easy-to-use dashboard in the cloud | |||
| Business Benchmarking – a business performance calculator that measures how well you’re doing compared with similar businesses in your industry |
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| 24/7 Helpdesk – access to our 24/7 Helpdesk with experienced technicians from our three head offices in Australia, North America, and the United Kingdom | |||
| Training – get up to speed with your shortcuts system with access to our online training with qualified coaches from the industry | 2 x one-on-one web training sessions + unlimited online classroom training for 12 months | ||
| Personalised Configuration – we make sure everything is set up for you including your product lists, service menu and security settings when you sign up | |||
| Online Learning Centre – access quick how-to and support video wherever, whenever you need via our online learning centre | |||
”Shortcuts has enabled us to create a more personalised conversation with our guests. Marketing is one of our most effective marketing tools, and has helped us build our brand. Our clients look forward to receiving our emails, rather than seeing them as junk, so we must be doing something right!
Brett McKinnonThe Murphy Gozzard Hair Community
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