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Five must-read tips to reduce no-showsBlog

Five must-read tips to reduce no-shows

It’s your worst nightmare: a no-show. Shudder. They cost money, waste precious time, and means that other clients miss out on their preferred appointment slot for nothing. Wouldn’t it be super if you could eliminate flaky clients forever?
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April 6, 2018
4 ways to make money while you sleepBlog

4 ways to make money while you sleep

Whether you’re literally catching some Zzz’s or kicking back on the couch having some wine-time, there are ways you can still generate interest in your salon, spa or barber business, book clients in for appointments, and ultimately make that sweet, sweet cashola.
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March 14, 2018
Learn to love your numbersBlog

Learn to love your numbers

Do you want to grow your business, attract more clients, and make more moolah? Duh – of course you do! But how well do you know how your salon, spa or barber business is performing? Can you recall last week’s KPIs on the fly? If not, do you think you could spot a downward trend and tackle it before it runs away on you? Maybe not.
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March 1, 2018
How to grow your very own A-TeamBlog

How to grow your very own A-Team

“We’re a people business.” This phrase is so, so true! Your clients mean everything to your salon, spa or barber business and focusing on their experience is always top priority. But don’t forget your staff are also a huge part of your success.
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February 8, 2018
Build the perfect team to tackle 2018Blog

Build the perfect team to tackle 2018

Building the perfect team is no easy feat. It takes a lot of blood, sweat and tears to find that sweet, sweet harmony of personalities. So what are some things to keep in mind when building and perfecting your team to help you tackle the big ’18 in style?
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January 22, 2018
Did you blink and miss our best 2017 features?Blog

Did you blink and miss our best 2017 features?

No matter how swiftly 2017 disappeared, one thing is for certain: we were busy bees releasing a whole lot of new goodies including a shiny new website and a bunch of features to help your salon, spa or barber business work smarter, not harder.
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January 8, 2018
Tech tools that saved our lives in 2017Blog

Tech tools that saved our lives in 2017

2017 was a big year. The unicorn hair fad swept through salons. Salt Bae graced us with his presence. Prince Harry took himself off the market. It was a roller coaster ride of a year, really. But one thing that shone through for us was the number of game-changing tech tools that had us shouting, “Thank you, 2017!” We’ve wrangled up the best of the best that will help your salon, spa or barber business work smarter, not harder. Plann Plann is an awesome tool if you’re short on time and want a gorgeous Insta feed. It features super easy drag ‘n’ drop functionality and lets you plan out your Instagram posts and Stories to make sure your new content is going to gel with your existing content. After all, you want that picture-perfect profile will help you draw in potential clients! In 2017, Plann stepped up their game by adding some awesome analytics and performance features. It lets you know the best time to post, which colour palettes work for you, your highest performing hashtags, and overall performance metrics. Mmm, so much juicy data. Instagram Stories Insta Stories ephemeral…
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December 20, 2017
2017 wrapped up by familiar facesBlog

2017 wrapped up by familiar faces

As 2017 draws to a close, we wanted to shine a light on a few familiar faces here at Shortcuts. Grab a cuppa, settle in, and get to know our Shorties’ ride or die 2017 moments, and what they have their sights set on in 2018.
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December 19, 2017
Reign supreme this Black FridayBlog

Reign supreme this Black Friday

The holidays are coming. First comes Halloween, then Hanukkah, Christmas and, before you know it, we will all be counting down as the ball drops into the New Year. But let’s talk about everyone’s favorite day mixed in amongst the festive season: Black Friday.
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November 21, 2017
Giveaways that keep on givingBlog

Giveaways that keep on giving

We all feel the allure of the freebie. It’s almost irresistible. Giveaways not only drive sales for your salon, spa or barber business, they are also dynamite for building your database and increasing engagement with your brand. But what to give?
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November 10, 2017
Go green and clean this National Recycling WeekBlog

Go green and clean this National Recycling Week

It’s time we up the ante on recycling because, yes, National Recycling Week starts on Monday 13th November. Many salon, spa and barber businesses in the industry are getting their grip on waste, cutting down on plastics, chemicals, and all things messy.
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November 9, 2017
Influencer marketing 101Blog

Influencer marketing 101

After the big move towards social media, influencer marketing is the new wave of digital marketing that’s having a BIG impact for big and small brands alike. So what is influencer marketing? Influencer marketing is the new word-of-mouth advertising.
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October 24, 2017
Give a little, gain a lotBlog

Give a little, gain a lot

Giving isn’t just about warm fuzzies and full hearts, it’s also a great way to band your team and clients together to grow your salon, spa or barber business. So what can you do to get some good juju for your business – aside from your everyday magic?
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October 20, 2017
Build your very own Customised Form!Blog

Build your very own Customised Form!

We like to be the bringers of good news here at Shortcuts. We’ve heard whispers that you’re keen for a simple way to collect signed waiver forms from clients, and have it sync straight to their online client history record. We’re here to tell you that there is a way!
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October 17, 2017
Now is the time to growBlog

Now is the time to grow

You may want to sit down for this. The average salon loses between 10% - 25% of its client base every year. Ouch! That means, in two to three years time you could find yourself without 50% of your clientele. To combat this, the need to attract and retain new clients is greater than ever.
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September 29, 2017
Your holiday season survival guideBlog

Your holiday season survival guide

It seems like just yesterday we were raising our glasses to 2017. But the time has rolled around again to prepare for the festive season. Nervous? Don’t be – we’ve got your backs with this holiday season survival guide.
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September 8, 2017
Say hello to email receipts!Blog

Say hello to email receipts!

Tired of the paper roll running out when you’re half way through printing a client’s receipt? Sick of fumbling around in front of impatient clients while the queue at your front desk grows? We have the answer. Introducing email receipts.
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August 21, 2017