At its core, Booksy is a scheduling app but it's so much more than appointments. It's a platform to help you run your business, your way. When you sign up for Booksy here's what you get: 

Booksy Biz: Choose the solution that best suits your needs. 

• Booksy Biz Lite: Simple, mobile-only solution with core business functions. Schedule appointments, manage your clients, set up marketing features and process transactions.
• Booksy Biz Pro: Full featured solution for mobile, tablet, web. While only core features are available in the mobile app, if you sign in on your tablet or computer, you will get access to more advanced features, such as Reports, Inventory, Shifts, and Packages and Memberships.

Booksy for Customers: One app for you, another for your clients. New clients can discover what you have to offer, and both new and existing clients can make appointments directly from their phone, 24/7.

Unique Booksy Profile: Your Booksy Profile is your virtual business card on the Booksy marketplace. Both new and existing clients can find your services, view your portfolio, read reviews, and book appointments with you 24/7.

Booksy is the one-stop solution for booking clients, marketing your business, managing the day-to-day, and building community. It’s also a place for clients to connect with their favourite providers and discover new businesses through our marketplace.

Booksy Biz:
Overview: Booksy Biz is our mobile solution designed for managing core business functions - on the go. If you need more - get Booksy Biz Pro on your tablet or computer to manage shifts, track inventory, run reports, offer memberships and access our complete point-of-sale experience. 
Who it's for: Independent business owners, but it's also appropriate for teams that want a simple, mobile solution.
Where to use it: Mobile
How to access it: Download Booksy Biz from Google Play or the App Store.

Booksy Biz Pro:
Overview: Booksy Biz Pro is our full-featured solution designed to help you manage the growing needs of your business from the front desk. Booksy Biz Pro works alongside the Booksy Biz mobile app so you and your staff members can stay connected - even when you’re on the go. 
Who it's for: Busy teams and ambitious independents who want a full-featured solution for managing their business.
Where to use it: Tablet, Web
How to access it: Download Booksy Biz Pro from Google Play, the App Store, or access your account on the web at booksy.com/pro.

Booksy for Customers:
Overview: Booksy makes it easy for clients to book appointments anytime, anywhere. Clients can browse for beauty, wellness, and health services to find local providers, compare pricing, and view open appointments.
Who it's for: Customers
Where to use it: Mobile, Web (Booksy.com)
How to access it: Download Booksy for Customers from Google Play or the App store. 

Calendar: We’ve enhanced the calendar to help you be more efficient as you bounce between appointments. No need to memorise your calendar grid or open time slots. Now when you create or edit an appointment it will open alongside your calendar - so you can see everything without clicking back and forth*.

Checkout: Processing payments is easier than ever with the new Quick Sale feature.

• Lite - Accept multiple payment options and send receipts, all from the palm of your hand.
• Pro - Access your most popular products and services without having to click through multiple menus.

Promotions: You can now access Promotions through our built-in marketing suite. Make your promotions more effective and reach more clients with Boost enabled.

Boost Dashboard: Boost your Profile, track your performance, and increase your visibility all from one dashboard. This gives you power in deciding how you want to manage your business growth.

Message Blasts: Engage your clients and market your skills with Message Blasts. Use automated messaging campaigns to work for you behind the scenes, or create your own blasts as you need them.

Client Tags: Client Tags allow you to group clients for easy discovery and targeted Message Blasts. The more relevant the information, the more likely your clients are to stay engaged.

Business Profile: Easy access to what your clients experience when they visit your page on the Booksy Marketplace.

Staff Management: Build out your team and let them shine with dedicated profiles. From one central location you can assign their services, set their working hours, add permissions, and invite them to fill their calendar using Booksy Biz on their Mobile device.

Shifts*: Once you’ve got everyone set up, use Shifts to simplify staff scheduling. In a single view you can create, modify, and replicate your weekly schedules so everyone knows exactly where they're supposed to be.

Profile Completeness: Profile Completeness will guide you through all the steps you need to take to be successful on Booksy such as perfecting your profile, engaging your community, and making your time count. Each time you complete a new level, be on the lookout because we’ll be sending rewards your way.

In-app Hints: Allow Booksy to guide you towards success with new In-app Hints. We’ll help you perfect your settings, establish your rhythm, and explore features that you may not have thought about.

Stats & Reports*: Booksy Biz Pro comes with 20+ new reports to help you keep tabs on your business, make informed decisions, and make your accountant happy.

Inventory*: Offer your clients the products they need to supplement the services they love. Booksy simplifies inventory management so you can explore new ways to make money without a ton of heavy lifting.

Multi-modal experience: Your tools meet you wherever you are. On the go, from your tablet, or on the web.

*Some features are available only on Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app).

Booksy Biz Lite is our simple, mobile solution, whereas Booksy Biz Pro is our full featured solution for mobile, tablet, web.

Our tablet/web experience is designed to help you keep pace from the front desk. That said, we understand that in the world of appointments, a lot still happens on the go. Booksy Biz Pro integrates with the Booksy Biz mobile app to give you and your staff members access to core business functions while you’re flying from one appointment to the next.

A lot of mobile features work the same as those available on tablet/web:

• Calendar & Appointments
• Client Management
• Marketing tools
• Business Profile
• Profile Completeness
• Booksy Library
• Support

Some features, for simplicity’s sake, are only available on Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app), or their operations in Booksy Biz (mobile app) are modified slightly: 

• Checkout: Cash Registers must be managed on tablet/web. Checkout doesn’t support split payments on mobile.
• Gift Cards & Bundles: Gift Cards can be redeemed on mobile. Checkout doesn’t support sale of new Gift Cards, Packages or Memberships on mobile. 
• Shifts: Feature not available on mobile
• Staff & Resources: Staff can be added on mobile, but Commissions and Shifts are only available on tablet/web. 
• Inventory: Feature not available on mobile
• Stats & Reports: On mobile, Managers will see a snapshot of business performance. Staff Members will be able to see their own performance stats. 

To start your Booksy subscription or to update your payment details, head to Subscription & Billing in your Settings. From there, you can update the card you want to use for your Booksy subscription. 

If you miss a payment, updating your card information will trigger a charge to bring your subscription back into good standing. Your Booksy subscription will charge automatically every month. The same payment method is used for Boost fees if you have Boost enabled.  

If you subscribed to Booksy via the Apple App Store or Google Play, please update your subscription payment details in the corresponding store for your device. 

For more Subscription-related information, click here. 

Booksy Marketplace is the platform where your Business Profile will appear to clients looking to book an appointment for a service. New or returning clients access the Marketplace through the Booksy for Customers app or through the web. They can search for specific services, service providers, locations, and more. By making your business bookable on the Booksy Marketplace, new clients can find you and book your services 24/7. 

Check our Blog post to see more ideas.

The Booksy Marketplace is a great way to pick up new clients, but it only works if you stand out from your competition. There are a few ways you can set yourself apart. Before you do anything else, make sure you have a crisp, inviting cover photo. This is the first thing people see when they see your business on Booksy. After that, check out Profile Completeness for more suggestions to establish your brand on Booksy. Finally, enable Boost for that extra little push and make sure everyone you see leaves a review. 

No. If you haven't changed any of your Booking Settings, bookings made by clients are automatically confirmed and managed by Booksy. 

If you'd like to change this setting and confirm bookings yourself: 

1. Navigate to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings)
2. Select Advanced Options.
3. Go to Booking Settings
4. Toggle OFF the Automatically confirm bookings switch
5. Save

There are two ways to ensure you get the time you need between appointments. 

If you'd like to set a break time after specific services, use Padding Time:

1. Navigate to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings).
2. Go to Services Setup.
3. Select Services & Combo Services and choose a specific service.
4. Tab over to Settings.
5. In Padding Time, for each service, you can adjust the amount of time you need to free up before, after or before and after the appointment. This gives you time to take a break, prepare, or clean up before your next service. 

If you need to block off time for a meeting, appointment, lunch date, or any other reason, you can reserve that time on your calendar just as you would schedule an appointment. Select Add Time Reservation  rather than New Appointment. Blocking off time as unavailable prevents clients from booking during that time.

Booksy allows you to set full days off for yourself and your staff members. 

If you need to block off time for a meeting, appointment, lunch date, or any other reason, you can reserve that time on your calendar just as you would schedule an appointment. Blocking off time as unavailable prevents clients from booking during that time. 

To add vacation or leave to your calendar in Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Go to Staff Members & Resources.
2. Open Shifts. 
3. Make your way to the bottom right corner and click on Add Time Off. Here you’ll be able to choose a single Staff Member or multiple and adjust the days and times that they’ll be away. You can also select the reason and also note whether or not the Time Off was approved. If not, it will be deducted from their Working Hours. 

Alternatively, in Booksy Biz (mobile app): 

1. Head over to your Profile.
2. Select Settings.
3. Open Schedule Management.
4. In Opening Calendar you can adjust business hours for a certain day. Mark certain days as closed, or Add Time-off for Staff Members.

Booking reminders are sent 24 hours before the appointment via text message. These messages are sent at no cost to you. Your client will receive a push notification from the Booksy app instead of a text if they are logged in to their account on their device and have used the app to book appointments with your business. 

You can limit when your client can reschedule an existing appointment with you, but they can cancel their appointments at any time by logging in to their account in Booksy and selecting their appointment. Prevent cancellations and protect your bottom line by adding No-show protection to your services. Make changes to your Booking Rules by going to your Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings) → Advanced Options → Booking Settings. You will receive a notification whenever your client makes any change to an existing appointment.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

1. Go to Staff Management & Resources
2. Head over to the Resources tab
3. Click on the + icon at the bottom to add a new Resource
4. Set Working Hours for the Resource to match the day(s) of the week you want the assigned service(s) booked
5. Select the service(s) you want to limit and assign the Resource to it

Now your clients will be able to Book only one of the services at the same time.

Absolutely, you can adjust your Booksy calendar in a way that suits you and your needs best.

You can:

• Select your preferred default view - choose between a detailed daily schedule or an overview of your workload over a week or month. You can also select the Appointment List view to see all upcoming appointments displayed in a list. Your calendar will be displayed in the selected default view every time you open Booksy, but you can switch to a different view anytime by selecting the most convenient option above your calendar.
• Choose the display mode - in the Full size mode, your calendar will have a set resolution regardless of your screen size and you’ll be able to see more details, but it may require scrolling to see all staff members. In the Fit to page mode, the calendar will adjust to the size of your screen - some details won’t be visible on the appointment tiles but you’ll be able to see all staff members at a glance and easily spot any empty slots.
• Change the color scheme - a vivid palette of contrasting colors will make your appointments easier to distinguish, but you can also choose a pastel scheme if you prefer lighter shades.

To customise your calendar in Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Navigate to Appointments.
2. Click the settings icon above your calendar.
3. Select your preferred default view, display mode and color scheme.
4. Save.

In Booksy Biz (mobile), you can only choose the colour scheme:

1. Navigate to Profile.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Advanced Options.
4. Select Calendar Colour Scheme and choose one of the colour schemes.

Your clients can sign up for the Waitlist using the Booksy for Customers app when you don’t have any available slots on the day(s) they’d like to book with you. When a time slot becomes available, for example due to a cancellation, all clients from the Waitlist will receive a text message with a direct link to your Booksy Profile, informing them that you have openings on the day(s) they’re interested in. Available time slots are not pre-booked for clients from the Waitlist. You can use the Waitlist view to keep track of all clients who have joined the Waitlist.

You can check the Waitlist in Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet):

1. Navigate to Appointments.
2. Select Wailtlist from the drop-down menu in the left corner above the calendar.
3. Check if there are any clients waiting for an appointment.

Booksy allows you to quickly and easily Checkout your clients from our Mobile, Tablet, and Web applications. You can do so directly from any existing appointment, or by accessing Checkout from the main menu.

For more information about how to do so check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Checkout.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

You first need to enable Cash Registers on your Booksy account: 

1. Go to Business Settings
2. Click on Payments & Checkout
3. Open Checkout Settings
4. Select Retail Settings
5. Toggle on the Enable Cash Register option
6. Save

With Cash Registers enabled, you can now open a Register. In the Checkout screen select Cash Register → Open. Add the opening cash (float) amount you are starting the day with. Each staff member can open their own cash Register through the app. Don’t forget to close out your register at the end of the day. 

To close your Register:

1. Go to Checkout
2. Open the Cash Registers tab
3. Close your Register

If you want to perform the Cash In/Cash Out function, be sure to add Tax Info to your Business Name & Info:

1. Navigate to Business Settings
2. Open Business Details
3. Click on Business Name & Info
4. Add Tax Info

In order to save the Cash In/Cash Out, add text in the Person / Item / Note field.

Booksy offers two unique Payment Solutions: 

• Mobile Payments allowing your clients to store cards in their accounts for contactless, virtual payments
• Booksy Card Reader for collecting onsite payments when the card is present

Both solutions are integrated with your Booksy experience and if you’d like you can use them in parallel to offer your clients the greatest flexibility. Each solution allows you to accept all common credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners, Discover) along with e-Wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay).

In addition to Booksy Payment Solutions, other options that you can offer at Checkout include: Cash, Check, a third-party Card Terminal, Gift Cards, Memberships, and Packages. Pro users can also split payments between any of these options from the front desk.

Fair question. Really, we don’t see many reasons not to. Here is what other Booksy Providers are using our Payment Solutions for today: 

• Revenue Protection: Turning on Mobile Payments gives you access to No-Show Protection. Imagine a world where you could 1) prevent at least 1 out of every 4 no-shows or cancellations and 2) recover over £300 per month in lost revenue due to no-shows and cancellations.
• Integrated Experience: Booksy Payment Solutions are integrated with the rest of your Booksy experience including client information, checkout, and Stats & Reports for Pro users. No need to leave the app to process payments or keep tabs on your performance. 
• Secure & Reliable: You work hard and deserve to know that every dollar you earn is going to land safely in your account. This is why we go the extra mile to verify the accounts of our Providers and their clients alike. Your clients also get peace of mind knowing that they will receive a notification of all charges made through Booksy.
• Safe: Times have changed, more than ever businesses and clients are looking for contactless solutions to keep everyone safe. Mobile Payments allow you to process transactions without having to exchange cards, cash, or checks. 
• Convenient & Flexible: Booksy Payment Solutions are designed to make your life easier - saving you time and money in the long run. They’re also meant to grow with the needs of your business. Turn on features as they make sense for you. No commitment, no pressure.

Mobile Payments allow you to process payments directly from the Booksy app. It also simplifies the payment process for your clients. Once you activate Mobile Payments, clients will have the option to enter their credit card information directly into the app, so they can pay quickly and easily. Mobile Payments allows you to accept all common credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners, Discover) along with e-Wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay).

How does it work?

Through a platform called Adyen, Booksy withdraws funds from the client’s card and forwards it to the business. This can happen anywhere, anytime, and no physical card is necessary. Before accepting payments via Mobile Payments, you will need to successfully verify your bank account, business, and personal information. 

To set up Mobile Payments in Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet):

1. Click on Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings)
2. Navigate to Payments & Checkout
3. Open Mobile Payments

When you choose to enable Mobile Payments for your account, you’ll be asked to provide information like your company name (or personal details for individuals), address, tax ID and bank account number. All the data you provide is safe and used only by our Payments Provider for verification purposes so that we can legally process your transactions. This information is not stored anywhere. 

After verification is complete, you can process payments during checkout and set up No-Show Protection.

Once your account has been verified, you’re ready to start receiving Payouts. They will typically land in your bank account 2-3 business days after the transaction is settled. 

The Payout amount that you’ll receive is the total of all transactions, less any processing fees. When the funds have been successfully transferred to your account we’ll send you an email. You can also check the status of your Payouts by viewing your Payouts Batches and Mobile Payments Transactions Summary in Stats & Reports*

*Pro users only

If you happen to see any inconsistency in your payouts, please contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

We make payouts to bank accounts each business day, and it takes 2-4 business days for the money to post to your account. When a payout is sent, you’ll receive a detailed payout report via email.

The verification we ask you to complete is required by our processing partners and is intended to ensure that your money lands safely into your bank account. Mobile Payments require verification, and each must be conducted separately.

In order to verify your account you’ll need: 

• Bank account and routing number
• Valid tax identification number
• Copy of your photo ID
• Copy of a recent bank statement

Once you have all of the appropriate documentation at your fingertips, the verification process is easy. Expect to start collecting payments in 1-2 days. 

When uploading your Bank Statement make sure that:

• Bank logo, bank name and account number are visible.
• File format is one of the allowed: JPEG, JPG, PNG, PDF.
• File doesn’t exceed 4 MB in size.
• File is at least 1 KB large if it's a PDF, and at least 100 KB for other formats.
• Statement was issued in the last 12 months.
• Statement was issued by your bank, not created on your own.
• You do not make any changes to the document.
• You do not upload a picture of your credit card.

To check your bank account verification: 

1. Go to Business Settings
2. Click on Payments & Checkout
3. Choose Account Verification and verify the following details:

Account type: Individual

1. Ensure your personal details (name, date of birth, SSN) exactly match your ID.
2. Check that you correctly entered your bank account details (account number, routing number, account holder, account type) exactly as they appear on your bank statement. The personal details provided for the ID check should match those of the bank account holder.
3. Upload a photo of your driver's licence, state ID, or passport.
4. Upload a photo of your bank statement that clearly shows your name as the account holder, account number, and bank logo.

Account Type: Business

• Ensure your business details (Legal business name, TIN/EIN, address) match your IRS business registration document.
• Check that you correctly entered your personal details as a business owner (name, date of birth, SSN) and that they exactly match your ID.
• Ensure your bank account details (account number, routing number, account holder, account type) exactly match your bank statement.
• Upload a photo of your driver's licence, state ID, or passport.
• Upload a photo of your bank statement that clearly shows your business’ name, account number, and bank logo.
• If you’re having trouble verifying your account, try uploading your Business Registration Documents. To do so head to Business Settings → Payments & Checkout → Account Verification → Company Details.

Should you require further assistance, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com

You can update your bank account information under Business Settings → Payments & Checkout.
 

All receipts, no matter the payment method, are sent via email. We try to be eco-friendly whenever possible and encourage you to do the same.

Yes, if you’re using Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). Simply go to Reports → Cashflow to see detailed payments reports. If you’re interested in all transactions go to Checkout → Transactions.

Booksy Biz (mobile app) users will receive Payout information via email. As an Owner/Manager you can also view Transaction Summaries from the Profile tab or view your transaction report for a particular period by sending a Detailed Report to your email.

It happens sometimes. Before retrying, you can advise your client to verify if:

• There are enough funds in their account 
• The limit (for number of transactions or value) has been reached
• The card data provided for Mobile Payment was correct and card has not reached expiration date

A chargeback may occur when a cardholder disputes a debit or credit card transaction with their bank. Funds are refunded to the cardholder's account, unless the Provider has compelling evidence proving the transaction was valid, and approved by the cardholder.

In order to avoid or at least limit the number of chargebacks, make sure your cancellation policy is clear and well communicated. We also recommended replying quickly anytime the Booksy Chargeback Team asks for supporting documentation.

If you have Prepayments set up you can require that clients pay for all or part of a service ahead of time. To enable Prepayments go to Business Settings → Payments & Checkout → No-Show protection.

Booksy lets you contact your clients directly from the app. You can access client contact information at any time by viewing their Client Card. Or you have the option to message a client regarding a specific appointment directly from the booking on your Calendar. 

Booksy is here to help you manage your client database with ease. To add a client, select the Clients icon from the main menu, then select the plus icon at the bottom of the page. In order to add a client you must enter either a phone number or an email. Click Add to finalise. 

Our consumer app makes it easier than ever for clients to book with you 24/7. All you need to do is invite them. To do this, head over to the Clients section from the main menu. Select the client that you want to invite and from the Client Card select Invite. If you want to invite clients in bulk, head over to Marketing → Import & Invite Clients.

Within our marketing suite or from the Clients menu, you have the option to Import & Invite Clients. This is helpful if you wish to import your entire client database rather than adding clients one by one. Depending on the device you’re using, you can either:

1. Select and import contacts from your smartphone or tablet - assuming you have all of your clients stored in your contact list on your phone or tablet. From there you’ll have the option to select specific contacts and invite them to book with you on Booksy.
2. Upload an excel file that contains all of your client information. In order to make sure everything is imported correctly, start by downloading our template. This option is available only on the web (Booksy Biz Pro).

A blocked client is someone who will no longer be able to book an appointment with you through the Booksy app. In order to book an appointment, they would need to call you.

 To block a client from Online Booking: 

1. Go to Clients
2. Select the Client
3. Click on Edit
4. Toggle OFF the Allow Online Bookings? switch (mobile: Online booking switch)
5. Save

When you mark someone as a Trusted Client, this person will not be required to keep a credit card on file for services that require Prepayment and will not be charged a Cancellation Fee if they cancel their appointment outside of your cancellation window. 

To designate a client as a Trusted Client: 

1. Go to Clients
2. Select the Client
3. Click on Edit
4. Select Yes in the Trusted Client field
5. Save

Use client tags to create groups you can use for marketing campaigns. From the client card select Edit → Additional Info and add Tags by typing in the appropriate field. Do you have new services just for your #shorthair clients? Send them a message blast using your newly created group.

Family & Friends is a feature mainly for your Clients. It allows them to easily book visits for their family, friends, pets and objects, e.g. vehicles. From your side the only visible difference is the addition of new Family & Friends Client Cards. They are easy to spot, because they are marked with a tag: Family & Friends and a relation type with a main booking account eg. Friend, Child, Parent.

Cards consist of [Member's name and optional surname] + [Client’s name and surname]. Contact info is imported from the client’s main Card. To sum up – we want to make booking easier for your Clients and generate more bookings for you. 

Yes, they can and you’ll be informed if they do. If a client of yours decides to delete their Booksy account, you’ll receive a notification and an email with a request to delete all the data regarding this client that you may have stored outside of Booksy - all the data within Booksy will be deleted within 7 days.

• The client’s card won't be deleted, but all the data on them will, for example their name, phone number, email address.
• All appointments scheduled for later than within 7 days will be cancelled automatically, the ones within 7 days won't be affected. 
• Prepayments won’t be refunded and any cancellation fees, if due, can still be charged.
• All bookings made by this client for their Family & Friends members that aren’t Booksy users will be cancelled, but bookings of the members that are Booksy users won't be affected.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Booksy simplifies inventory management so you never run out of the products that you sell or the ones you use internally as part of the services you offer. To add products, click the Inventory icon on the left side menu and then select the black plus icon in the bottom right corner of the All products section. From here, at a minimum you must complete the required fields such as Product name, Price, SKU, etc. Additionally, you have the option to assign a Catalog name, Brand, and include photos, a description, and supplier information.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Navigate to Inventory in Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app) and open your Documents. Use the Stock Intake Confirmation to add units of stock of your products. You can add stock for multiple products via + Add item. You can only add stock of products you have first added to your inventory. 

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Navigate to Inventory in Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app) and open your Documents. Use the Internal Product Expenditure to remove units of stock of your products. You can remove stock for multiple products via + Add item. You can only remove stock of products you have first added to your inventory. 

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Keep track of the products you use with your services. During Checkout record what product you use to automatically remove stock units from your Inventory. When checking out your client, select Usage just above the total to record what products you used while providing the service.

Engage your clients and market your skills with Message Blasts. Set up automated messages to work for you behind the scenes, or create your own blasts as you need them. Get to know your options by going to Marketing → Message Blasts.

Some Message Blasts are turned on by default. If you want to edit any of these, simply click on the title and you can set it to active/inactive. You can also edit the header image and text.

For more information about how to set up and send Message Blasts, check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Marketing Tools.

Promotions are a great way to encourage bookings and drive business. With Booksy, you get access to featured promotions like Last Minute Discounts, Happy Hours, and Flash Sales to give clients an extra incentive to book their next appointment with you. To access Promotions head to Marketing → Promotions and select the deal(s) you want to activate. From there, set your parameters, apply to all or certain services, and select Start Promotion.

Note: Your clients will be able to see on your Booksy profile the lowest price of the services covered by your promotions within a 30-day period before the price reduction was implemented. This ensures price transparency for your clients.

For more information about how to use Promotions check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Marketing Tools.

Maybe you want to offer a special holiday deal, or increase your prices on high-demand days. If you need to make time-sensitive price adjustments, here are some ways to do that on Booksy:

Temporary price decrease: Launch a Flash Sale

1. Go to Marketing → Promotions → Flash Sale.
2. Choose the discount amount.
3. Select the services this discount applies to.
4. Set the Sale Period for the Flash Sale discount.
5. Set the Booking date(s) to qualify for the discount (if it's a one day sale, the start and end dates should be the same).
6. Click Start Promotion.

Note: Your clients will be able to see on your Booksy profile the lowest price of the services covered by your promotions within a 30-day period before the price reduction was implemented. This ensures price transparency for your clients.

Go to Marketing → Import & Invite Clients. This feature allows you to import and invite clients directly from your phone’s contact list or, if you are on a computer or tablet, from an uploaded spreadsheet.

You can also invite clients individually by navigating to a specific client’s client card and selecting the Invite icon.

No need to spend hours on your social media strategy. With our Social Post Creator, marketing your business is easier than ever. To get started, head over to Marketing → Social Post Creator. Choose a post category and a template or you can choose to create your own. From there you can customise the post to fit your vibe and either download the post or if you’re using the mobile or tablet app you can share it directly to your social media.

For more information about how to use the Social Post Creator check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Marketing Tools.

Consider Booksy Boost your mini marketing department.

Boost helps you achieve a higher ranking within the Booksy search engine. The greater your exposure, the more potential for new bookings.

We'll do everything that we can to get new clients on your books, but remember you can still source your own clients using:
- Your personal Booksy link
- Your unique Booksy widget installed on your website, Facebook page, Instagram and Reserve with Google!

You will also get featured in recommended galleries, and you may get promoted within our social media channels and blogs.

There is no monthly fee to use Boost. Instead, whenever we find you a new client, you pay a one-time 40% commission fee, only for their first visit. After that, 100% of the revenue from this client is yours.

The commission for Boost is charged only for visits that actually took place, so if a new client no-shows, make sure to mark them as a no-show the same day as the appointment to avoid getting charged the commission for Boost. 

We do our best to ensure you're only being charged for clients we find you through Boost, but you're busy and sometimes we can't keep up with you. Here are some ways you can help us prevent accidental commission charges.

• Add walk-ins to your client list: If you see a new walk-in client, be sure to add their contact information to your Booksy contact list before they leave your shop.
• Share your Booksy Profile Link: Include your unique link on your website and business cards to help separate existing clients from new clients who find you through Boost.
• Double-check Instagram: Make sure your Instagram Book Now button is routed to your Booksy Profile Link.
• Double-check Facebook: Make sure your Facebook Book Now button is routed to your Booksy Profile Link.
• Double-check Google: Make sure your Google my Business & Booksy are synced up.

For more information, please visit our dedicated Boost FAQ.

If you see a client attributed to Boost that you acquired via your own marketing efforts: 

1. Go to Marketing.
2. Select Boost.
3. Go to Boost Details.
4. Locate the client you wish to claim and click on the Claim button to initiate the claims process (on mobile: swipe left and select Request a claim). 
5. Select a claim reason, input the claim details and add any necessary attachments.
6. Send claim.

Once your claim is confirmed, we'll process a refund for any associated commission fees within seven business days.

Please note the deadline to submit a Boost claim will be synced with your unique subscription billing period. Be sure to check your Boost Clients on the same day you check your Booksy subscription billing. 

Example: Let's say your billing period is from the 5th to the 4th. If you have an appointment on January 28th, you will have until the end of the billing period (February 4th) plus 7 days (February 11th) to submit a Boost claim for that appointment.

For more information, please visit our dedicated Boost FAQ.

Allowing clients to book your services online will make your life and their lives easier. Eliminate the back and forth between you and your clients and enable Online Booking.

You can find Online Booking tab in Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings) → Online Booking

Booksy offers two options to choose from regarding managing your online visibility:

1. Search Visibility - Temporarily removes your Business Profile from search for 7 days, but you will still be available via: 
   - Direct link to your Profile
   - Existing clients will be able to re-book
   - Book buttons with our partners eg. Instagram, Facebook, Google will still work

NOTE: After 7 days you will automatically go online again.

2. Prefer the hard way? - Completely removes your Business Profile from the Booksy Marketplace. No clients can book with you.

NOTE: Up to three days after sending a client invite, you won’t have the Prefer the hard way? option. You can still disable Search Visibility during this time.

While it is true that your clients will have a better experience with Booksy for Customers downloaded on their mobile devices, they can also book with you through any of our social media integrations or on the web at Booksy.com. 

Let your clients book you directly from Facebook! To set up booking through Facebook, first login to your Booksy Biz app and go to your Settings → Online Booking → Facebook. After selecting Facebook, choose Connect with Facebook.

Step by Step: Guided by Facebook

Once you click Connect with Facebook you’ll be routed to Facebook to complete the necessary steps, which start with an overview of the permissions you are granting.

From there, you’ll be taken to a menu summarising all of the Facebook solutions you’ll need to have set up in order to secure your Book Now button. It’s possible that you’ll already have some of these set up, but Facebook will guide you through it.

1. Set up or connect the appropriate Business Manager account. What is this? It's a centralised place for managing business information on Facebook. 
2. Connect to the appropriate Facebook page, or set one up to represent your business. 
3. Select or create the appropriate catalogue. What is this? It's a central place to house all of the information associated with the products or services you are promoting on Facebook. For Booksy, this will be a service catalogue.
4. Select or create an Ad Account. What is this? It's an account for hosting all of your advertising campaigns on Facebook (think Boosted posts). It doesn’t cost money to have a Book Now button, but you do have to have an active Ad Account.
5. Choose the appropriate Facebook Pixel or create a new one. What is this? A Pixel accessible via Facebook Business Manager that you can use to track specific actions or results. From the Booksy standpoint, this Pixel will be added to your Booksy profile for tracking availability and the like. 
6. Confirm all settings are correct. You’re almost done.

Once all steps are complete, you’ll need to give Facebook the appropriate permissions to manage your catalogues and your business extension (i.e. bookings through Booksy). Please refer to Facebook documentation or support if you need further information.

Make it easy for clients who discover you on Instagram to book with you right then and there. 
Before you get started:

• Ensure you have a “Professional” Instagram account, not a personal one. You can find instructions for switching to a professional account here.
• Verify that your business is visible, available for Online Booking, and that you have at least one service with at least one staffer assigned ready for Online Booking.
• Double-check that the complete business address is added.
• Keep in mind that only the owner or administrator of the Instagram account can add a “Book Now” button.
• Note that only Owners and Managers in Booksy can add the business's “Book Now” button, while all Staffers can add a personal 'Book Now' button to their Instagram accounts (as long as their Instagram profile is set to professional).

After ensuring all of the above: 

1. Go to your Instagram profile and click Edit Profile.
2. Tap Contact Options.
3. Select Add an Action Button.
4. Choose Booksy and sign in with your Booksy credentials.
5. Return to your profile, and you are all set.

Remember, you can always include your Booksy Profile Link in your Instagram bio for greater visibility.

Owners and Managers have two options to check guides under the Instagram “Book now” button in the Online Booking tab - they can learn how to add the button to the company account or the staff member account.

Please reach out to Meta's (Instagram) support directly if you encounter any issues, and remember that Booksy is here to help as much as we can from our end. You can contact our Support team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Let clients book with you directly from Google Search and Maps! These appointments will appear in your Booksy calendar. If enabled, this happens automatically when your business information in Booksy matches the information in your Google Business Profile (business name, phone number, address, etc.). 

If you don't have a Business Profile, register with Google here. If you don't see the option to book with your business after 72 hours of enabling, double check your entered street address and meet Google's business restrictions.

To enable Reserve with Google:
1. Go to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings).
2. Select Online Booking.
3. Click on Reserve with Google.
4. Select Enable Reserve with Google.
5. If you'd like to disable the feature in the future, simply click on Disable Reserve with Google in the same location.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Our Online Gift Card feature allows you to easily create, sell, and manage gift cards all on one platform, providing a perfect tool to increase revenue and attract new clients.

Before creating and selling gift cards (both online and offline via Checkout), ensure you are verified to use Mobile Payments*. For details on activating Mobile Payments, click here.

*All online gift card sales will be automatically processed by Mobile Payments at our standard processing fee of 1.29% + 20p. Funds collected from online gift card sales will be deposited to your account the next business day.

How to create Gift Cards: 
1. Go to Gift Cards & Bundled Services > Gift Cards (mobile: Profile > Settings > Gift Cards).
2. Click on Manage Gift Cards.
3. Click the plus icon in the bottom right corner.
4. Add a name, an optional description, and set the price and value of the gift card.
5. Toggle on the Available for online purchase switch if you want clients to buy the gift card directly from your Booksy Profile.
6. Set the expiration date.
7. Choose a card design.
8. Note that gift cards are always valid for all services and products.
9. Note that the tax rate cannot be set for gift cards, as it is associated with the services the gift card is used for.
10. Click Save.

How to sell Gift Cards: 
Clients with Booksy accounts can purchase online gift cards directly from your Booksy Profile using Mobile Payments. Additionally, you can also sell gift cards at Checkout when using Booksy from a tablet or computer.

To check your setup for selling gift cards, go to Gift Cards > Purchase Methods.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app) For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Create custom Packages to encourage repeat visits or combine multiple services into a single experience. You will be able to sell and redeem packages during Checkout using Booksy Biz Pro on a tablet or computer. 

To create a Package:

1. Select Gift Cards & Bundled Services
2. Open Packages
3. Click on Manage Packages then select the [+] icon in the lower right corner

For more information about how to set up Packages, check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Gift Cards, Packages & Memberships.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app) For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Want to allow your clients to come and go as they please? Memberships are the answer. You name the price, select which services you would like to include, and then look forward to seeing your clients on the regular. You will be able to sell and redeem Memberships during Checkout using Booksy Biz Pro on a tablet or computer. 

To create a Membership: 

1. Select Gift Cards & Bundled Services
2. Open Memberships
3. Click on Manage Memberships then select the [+] icon in the lower right corner.

For more information about how to set up Memberships, check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Gift Cards, Packages & Memberships.

• Prepayments: Upon booking, clients will be required to prepay for part or all of their service. After their appointment, the prepayment gets deducted from their total at checkout. If they cancel or don’t show up for their appointment, you keep any funds that were paid ahead of time.
• Cancellation Fees: Upon booking, clients are notified about your Cancellation Fee Policy and asked to put a card on file. Once the card is verified, the booking will be confirmed. If they cancel at the last minute or don't show up at all, you can choose to charge them the fee or waive it. If you’d like to charge fees automatically, visit Business Settings → Payments & Checkout → No-Show Protection.

You have the option to charge a client automatically if they No-Show. To do this, select Business Settings → Payments & Checkout → No-show Protection → Cancellation Fees and toggle the switch next to “Charge Cancellation Fees automatically” option on. Don't forget to mark the client appointment as a No-Show right away. Cancellation Fees for all appointments marked as No-Show will be charged at the end of each business day.

Please Note: Booksy Biz Lite users will not have the ability to turn off automatic charges for Cancellation Fees. 

Select Business Settings → Payments & Checkout → No Show Protection (mobile: Profile → Settings → Payments & Checkout → No Show Protection). From there, you can enable No-show Protection and adjust the settings for this feature.

You can choose from two options:

• Prepayments: At the time of booking, the client pays either the partial or full price of the service upfront. The prepayment amount is deducted from the total at checkout. 
• Cancellation Fees: At the time of booking, the client will be asked to provide their credit card information. If they cancel last-minute or don't show up, you will be able to charge their card for the cancellation fee.

You may choose to apply No-Show Protection only to specific services. 

Please note that you need to enable Mobile Payments in order to use No-Show Protection. 

Cancellation Fees are executed based on your settings. You can create your own written Cancellation Policy to explain to your clients exactly how your policy works and what they can expect. Make sure it clearly outlines the No-Show and Cancellation fee process.

When you mark someone as a Trusted Client, this person will not be required to keep a credit card on file for services that require Prepayment or a Cancellation Fee. 

To designate a client as a Trusted Client:

1. Go to Clients
2. Select the Client
3. Click on Edit
4. Use the Trusted Client tile
5. Select Yes
6. Save

Regardless of the reason you need to refund a client, Booksy wants to make the process as easy as possible.

To refund a client from a tablet or web:

1. Go to Checkout
2. Click on Transactions
3. Search for the transaction you want to refund and click to open the details. 

From mobile:

1. Go to Profile
2. Scroll down to the Payments section
3. Select More
4. Click Transactions

If a refund is available to be performed, there will be a refund button on the receipt. Click the button and confirm the refund. Once confirmed, the refund will be scheduled. 

Please note that it’s only possible to process a refund within 30 days of the original transaction. Booksy cannot perform refunds for payments made through Square. 

Yes, however we encourage you to consider this carefully. These tools were designed to help you protect your bottom line because we know how important that is to your success. If you still want to waive a Cancellation Fee, the app will allow you to do that in any of the following four situations:

1. The client is marked as a Trusted Client
2. The client has visited you more than the set number of times which resulted in their status automatically changing to Trusted Client (to change the number of appointments that need to be completed, go to Business Settings → Payments & Checkout → No-Show Protection → Trusted Clients)
3. If you change the setting for the Cancellation Fees to Manual instead of Auto-Charge. Again, consider this carefully as this will apply to ALL appointments, not just this specific client's appointment.
4. Manually checkout the appointment with Cancellation Fee just after it was supposed to happen and cancel the transaction to turn off Auto-charge for this one specific visit.

Prepayments is one of the no-show protection options. If you enable prepayments, the clients who book online will have to pay partial or full price of the service upfront. The prepaid amount will be deducted from the total price at checkout. 

Note: Prepayments can be applied only to services with a set price. It's not possible to apply prepayments to services with pricing types Varies, Free or Don't show. Minimum payment amount can’t be less than £5.00. Also note that you have to have mobile payments enabled to set up no-show protection. See how to enable mobile payments.

How to set up prepayments:

1. Navigate to Business settings from the left sidebar (mobile: Profile → Settings).
2. Go to Payments & Checkout.
3. Select No-show protection.
4. Stay on the Prepayments tab.
5. Click Set No-show Protection rules.
Tip: Creating a rule means choosing a set of services that will have the same prepayment percentage required. You can for example create a rule for all of your hair related services and set a 10% prepayment and a different rule for nails related services and set a 15% prepayment.
Adjust the percentage of the service price your clients will have to prepay using the + and the - buttons.
6. Click Apply to services.
7. Select checkboxes next to the services you want this rule to apply to and click Select.
Tip: You can use the search bar at the top of the page to find services.
8. Save.

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

First, navigate to Reports. Here you can choose the date range that you want to view. Once your date range is applied, use the navigation at the top to choose the appropriate report category.

Our graphs provide a great visual, allowing you to identify any trends without too much digging. 

As you scroll down, you’ll find more detailed information. This will vary based on the report category.

From the right sidebar click on the report title to view it. Once you’re there, you can click the Download button in the top right corner if you’d like to save a copy for your records. This also allows you to further analyse the data. 

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

You can download a set of Detailed Reports by navigating to your Profile and scrolling down to your Performance Summary. Click the Detailed Report button and select the period that you’d like to generate a report for. An Excel file with a report set for that time period will be sent to the email associated with your Booksy account. 

Yes, if you’re using Booksy Biz Pro:

1. Go to Stats & Reports
2. Select Cashflow to see detailed payments reports.

If you’re interested in all Transactions:

1. Go to Checkout
2. Click on Transactions

Booksy Biz Lite users will receive Payout information via email. As an Owner/Manager you can also view transactions by going to Profile → View Transaction Summary or view your transaction report for a particular period by sending a Detailed Report to your email.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app) For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

1. Navigate to Staff Management & Resources
2. Open Shifts
3. Click Copy in the upper right corner

You can copy one day, or an entire week and then apply the same shifts to future dates. You have the option to copy shifts for all Staff Members, or just specific ones. 

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Navigate to Staff Management & Resources.
2. Open Shifts. On the left you’ll see all of your Staff Members listed along with the number of hours they are scheduled to work. To edit a particular Shift navigate to the appropriate cell and click the pencil icon to edit shift. From there you can make changes and click Save. You can also switch to Week view. Continue editing shifts until your schedule for the week is set. 

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Navigate to your Profile.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Open Schedule Management.
4. Click on Staff Member Working Hours.
5. Select a Staff Member and edit their normal working hours as needed. 

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Go to Staff Management & Resources.
2. Select Shifts. 
3. Navigate to the date that you need to close by using the > to scroll one day at a time, or clicking directly on the current date for a full month view.
4. You will see a pencil icon at the top left next to Business Hours, and another one in the upper right corner, next to the current scheduled business hours for that date. Click on the pencil icon next to the scheduled business hours. 
5. Click the toggle off to close your business for that day. It will show green when it’s toggled on and white when it’s toggled off. 
6. Save. 

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Navigate to Profile.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Open Schedule Management.
4. Select Opening Calendar & Shifts. If you are closing your business for a specific date, click the Vacation icon in the bottom right corner and select Add business full day(s) off. 
5. Set the date range for which you’d like to temporarily close your business. 
6. Save. 

If you have staff members scheduled to work for those dates, you’ll be asked if you’d like to apply the changes to their schedules as well.
If you have appointments with clients scheduled for that day, you’ll be asked if you’d like to cancel or reschedule them.

To temporarily change your business hours for a certain day(s): 

Booksy Biz (web/tablet app):

1. Go to Staff Management & Resources.
2. Click on Shifts. 
3. Navigate to the date that you need to adjust by using the > to scroll one day at a time, or clicking directly on the current date for a full month view.
4. You will see a pencil icon in the upper left corner next to Business Hours, and another in the upper right corner, next to the current scheduled business hours for that date. Click on the pencil icon next to the scheduled business hours. 
5. Adjust the hours as needed to reflect your temporary change in your business schedule.
6. Save.

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Go to Profile.
2. Open Settings.
3. Click on Schedule Management.
4. Navigate to Opening Calendar & Shifts.
5. Select the date on the calendar that you’d like to adjust the hours for. The current scheduled hours for that date should appear in the banner below the calendar.
6. Click on the banner. Adjust your opening and closing times, add a break, or even toggle the day to open or closed in the top right corner. 
7. Save. 

If you have other staff members that are scheduled to work that day, and your new hours affect their schedule, you will receive a notification asking if you’d like to apply the adjusted hours to their schedule as well.
If you have appointments with clients scheduled for that day and that are affected by the change in hours, you’ll be asked if you’d like to cancel or reschedule them.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app) For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Yes, you can! 

1. Select Staff Management & Resources
2. Open Shifts
3. Click on the Printer icon in the upper right corner and print your weekly schedule 

Build out your team. Create a profile for each staff member to assign their services, set their working hours, add permissions, and invite them to use the Booksy app.

To add a Staff Member:

Booksy Biz (web/tablet app):

1. Select Staff Management & Resources from the left side menu.
2. Select the plus icon at the bottom of the page. From there you can add details such as their name, picture, contact information, and position. You can also assign their permission level, select which services they provide, and of course, invite them to create a Booksy account. Once you’ve added Staff Member’s details, head over to Shifts tab to set their Working Hours, add Time Off, and adjust Business Hours.

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Go to Profile.
2. Open Settings.
3. Click on Business Details.
4. Navigate to Staff Members and then select the plus icon in the bottom right corner. From there you can add details such as their name, contact information, picture, and position. You can also assign their permission level, select which services they provide, set their working hours, and of course, invite them to create a Booksy account.

Once you add your Staff Members in Booksy, the next step is to set up their working hours, so that clients will be able to book appointments with them online. By default, staff shifts are set to match your business hours. You can update them to reflect your team's availability. You can also add breaks during each working day and time off. 

To edit your staff’s working hours: 

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Navigate to Staff Management & Resources.
2. Open Shifts. Here you will be able to edit Working Hours, add Time Off, as well as adjust Business Hours.

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Go to Profile.
2. Open Settings.
3. Click on Business Details.
4. Navigate to Staff Members.
5. Select the Staff Member you wish to edit.
6. Under More, select Working Hours.

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app) For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Assign limited resources to services, just like you would a staff member. Resources are a great tool for booking rooms and ensuring that the equipment you need is available, when you need it. 

To add a Resource: 

1. Select Staff Management & Resources from the left side menu.
2. Go to Resources at the top of the page
3. Select the plus icon at the bottom of the page

For more information about how to add Resources, check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Managing Staff Members & Resources.

Yes. As the owner of the Booksy account, you can invite staff to download the app on their mobile device. With the app, they can manage appointments, access client details, view their calendar, checkout clients, and more. All from the palm of their hand.

To add your Staff Member’s email address to allow them to log into your Booksy account simply follow those solutions:

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Navigate to Staff Management & Resources. Here you will be able to edit your Staff Members by clicking on them and selecting the pencil icon. 
2. Type in an email address of your Staff Member.
3. Tap Invite (or Invite Again if you’ve already sent an invitation).

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Go to Profile.
2. Open Settings.
3. Navigate to Business Details.
4. Click on Staff Members.
5. Select the Staff Member you wish to invite, then type in an email. 
6. Click on Invite and create a Booksy account (or Invite Again if you’ve already sent an invitation). 
7. Save. Be sure to set your staff members to the correct permission group based on their role.

Booksy has 5 types of permission levels. Please be aware that only an owner or manager can invite a staff member to the account and set the relevant permission levels. Staff permission levels can be modified in Staff Members settings. 

To edit a Staff Member’s permissions:

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Navigate to Staff Management & Resources
2. Select the Staff Member
3. Click the pencil icon
4. Open the Permission Level menu and select which level you wish to assign

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Go to Profile
2. Open Settings
3. Click on Business Details
4. Navigate to Staff Members
5. Select the Staff Member then choose which level you wish to assign them under Permission Level

Yes, you can assign each staff member either to specific services or all the services your business offers. To make changes, go to the Staff Members settings. 

For more information about how to assign services to Staff Members, check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Managing Staff Members.

Yes, you can assign your Staff members different variants of the Services on your menu. If you can charge more for Services with your master stylist or celebrity tattoo artist, create a Variant in your Service for them.

Booksy Biz Pro (tablet/web)

1. Go to Business Settings
2. Select Services Setup 
3. Click on Services & Combos Services
4. Select a Service you want to assign to a different Staff member with different price/duration
5. Click on + Add Service Variant and update your Variant
6. Go to Staff tab
7. Select different Staff Members who should be assigned to specific variants of this Service

Booksy Biz (mobile)

1. Navigate to Profile and tap Settings
2. Select Services Setup 
3. Click on Services & Combos Services
4. Select a Service you want to assign to a different Staff member with different price/duration
5. Click on + Add Service Variant and update your Variant
6. Go to Staff Members in the More section
7. Select Staff Members and from the dropdown list choose whether they should be assigned to all or selected service variants
 

Yes! You can always choose whether you want your staff members to be visible in your Booksy calendar or not. You can hide staff members that don’t provide any services to clients and you don’t need them to be visible in your calendar (for example if a staff member only works at the front desk or is the manager). This will make your calendar more clear and it’ll be easier for you to spot any free slots. 

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Navigate to Staff Management & Resources
2. Select the Staff Member
3. Click the pencil icon
4. Uncheck the checkbox next to the Show Staff Member in Calendar option
5. Save

Note that you can only hide these staff members that aren’t available for online booking. 

This answer applies only to Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app). For help with other Booksy products, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

We’re aware how time-consuming it is to manage a big team and we want to help you with that as much as we can. The Staff performance details report contains all the information you need about your staff members in one place to help you analyse your staff members' performance and give them proper feedback. You can filter the report by the selected staff member and sections and, as an Owner or Manager, you can show or send the report to your staff member without the risk of compromising other staff members' data.

In this report you can check:

• top stats for a selected staff member over a selected time period
• summary of appointments by status, and performed services by category and service type, and summary of No-Show Protection charges
• breakdown of appointments and sales completed by a selected staff member
• detailed information on a selected staff member’s working time, scheduled and upcoming time off 
• summary of all transactions associated with appointments, quick sales and product sales
• summary of a selected staff member’s clients by client status and breakdown of reviews and rating for the staff member

To generate the Staff performance details report:

1. Navigate to Reports.
2. Go to the Staff tab.
3. Select Staff performance details from the list on the right.
4. Select a staff member from the drop-down menu on the top.
5. Select sections you want to check from the drop-down menu on the right.
6. Click Apply.
7. You can view the report online or download it in the upper-right corner.

To share your Booksy Profile: 

1. Go to Profile.
2. Click on Share (next to the eye icon in the top right corner of your cover photo). This will prompt you to share your profile link. You can share directly to your social media and WhatsApp or copy the link to your clipboard. 

If you’d like to sell products online, you can link your online store to your Booksy Profile: 

1. Navigate to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings).
2. Open Business Details.
3. Click on Business Name & Info. You can link your online shop in the Social Media section.  

Any retail products added to your Inventory in Booksy are only available for sale on-site and won't be visible to clients from your Booksy Profile. Adding them to Booksy allows you to control stock and add them to a client's cart during checkout. 

Profile Completeness is a guide through the steps you can take to find success on Booksy. Based on our data, taking these steps will help you look your best, establish your vibe, and reach the clients you want to reach.

You’ll focus on:

• perfecting your profile
• engaging your community
• making your time count 

For each level you complete, you’ll receive a reward via email.

No, Profile Completeness is only visible to you. It's an internal feature designed to help you explore all that Booksy has to offer, and help you unlock new opportunities for your business. 

Majority of steps will be completed automatically as you meet the requirements inside the app. For example, the step “Add a workplace photo” will be marked as completed when you add at least 1 workplace photo to your profile. 

Some steps can’t be marked as completed by Booksy because they happen outside of our app. For example, the step “Update your business voicemail” will need to be marked as completed manually. Simply click on the step and confirm you’ve completed it. 

We recommend adding pictures to your Portfolio to show off your skills and set yourself apart from the rest. To add your latest work: 

1. Head over to your Profile.
2. Look for the section titled Portfolio.
3. Select Upload from device or Upload from Instagram (mobile: Add from phone / Add from Instagram). You can also add both device and Instagram photos, but you need to select them separately.

If you choose to add photos from Instagram, you will be redirected to log in to Instagram and select the photos you want to upload to your Booksy portfolio. Note that newly added Instagram photos won't appear in the portfolio immediately, but will require another upload via the mentioned button. 

Your cover photo is the most important image on your Booksy Profile. It’s the first thing that your clients see. In order to encourage them to keep scrolling make sure this image is crisp and gives them insight into what you’re all about. 

To add a Cover Photo:

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

1. Go to Profile
2. Tap the Add cover + in the top left corner

On the web/tablet app, besides uploading your Cover photo, you will see the options to upload your business Logo and add Workplace Photos.

To delete photos from your profile:

Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app):

For Logo, Cover Photo:

1. Go to Profile
2. Select the pencil icon in the top left corner to open Profile Images
3. Again click on another pencil icon close to Logo or Cover Photo 
4. Select the Delete Logo or Delete Cover Photo button
5. Click Delete 

For Workplace Photos:

1. Go to Profile
2. Select the pencil icon in the top left corner
3. Select a photo under Workplace Photos you wish to remove
4. Click on the three dots in the top right corner
5. Click Delete 

For Portfolio:

1. Go to Profile
2. Navigate to the Portfolio section
3. Select a photo you want to delete
   Tip: For easier searching click on the Show all button
4. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner
5. Click Delete

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

For Logo:

1. Go to Profile
2. Click on your Logo
3. Select the pencil icon
4. Click Delete

For Cover Photo:

1. Go to Profile
2. Select the pencil icon in the top left corner
3. Again click on another pencil icon
4. Click Delete

For Portfolio:

1. Go to Profile
2. Navigate to the Portfolio section
3. Select a photo you want to delete
   Tip: For easier searching click on the More button
4. Tap on the three dots under a photo
5. Click Delete

For Workplace Photos:

1. Go to Profile
2. Click on Settings
3. Select Business Details
4. Navigate to Profile Images
5. Click on Workplace Photos
6. Select a photo you wish to delete
7. Tap the trash icon
8. Click Delete

We know how hard you work to earn your reviews and we want to make the transition to Booksy as smooth for you as possible. We can import your existing reviews into Booksy to give you a head start establishing your business on Booksy. Contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com to get started.

A bad review reflects one client's experience one time. The best way to handle a less than stellar review is to work with the client that left it. Publicly reply to that review in your Booksy Biz account with the steps you took to make them whole again. This shows you are an engaged business owner and builds trust in the services you offer for new clients visiting your profile.

Reviews can only be removed if they violate Booksy’s Terms of Service. In short, reviews that contain discriminatory or abusive language, threats of violence, or references to illegal activity will be immediately removed from the platform along with the user/s that left them. 

Sharing your Booksy Profile QR Code or Link is the fastest way to get booked.

To share your Booksy Profile:

1. Head to Profile.
2. Click on Share Profile.
3. Here you can download and share (only on mobile) your Profile QR Code or copy and share your Profile Link.

Printing a downloaded template with your Profile QR Code and putting it on your business cards or creating stickers is a great way to make it even easier for your clients to self-book. With the QR code at their fingertips, your clients are just a quick scan away from booking with you, even if they don’t have our Booksy for Customers app. 

You can share your Profile Link directly on your social media or just copy it and send it to a client via any channel. 

Note: As an owner you have access to the business QR Code, while your Staff Members have their individual codes.

When creating an account in Booksy, you need to add basic information about your business, such as the name and contact details. You can also update them later on in Business Settings → Business Details as well as add more information, such as your tax info and links to your social media pages.

For more information about how to edit your business information, check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Business Settings.

To change your business location:

Booksy Biz (web/tablet app):

1. Select Business settings
2. Go to Business Details
3. Navigate to Location & mobile services
4. Click the pen icon in the Address section
5. Fill in the correct address information
6. Save

On the tablet app, you can also edit the pin location separate to the address. Just click on Adjust Map in the Location & Mobile Services section and scroll through the map to place the pin in the perfect position.

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Select Profile
2. Open Settings
3. Go to Business Details
4. Navigate to Location & mobile services
5. Click the arrow in the Address section
6. Fill in correct address information
7. Click Continue
8. Save

On the mobile app, you can also edit the pin location separate to the address. Just tap on Map Location in the Location & Mobile Services section and scroll through the map to place the pin in the perfect position.

If you are changing time zones, please contact the Support Team via Help Chat or at info.gb@booksy.com to make this update for you. 

Create separate accounts for each location and allow clients to select a specific location. You have the option to merge these two accounts, which allows you to switch between two or more Booksy accounts using a single login. 

If you would like to merge multiple accounts, contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Upon setting up your Booksy account, you will be prompted to set up your business hours. You can change these at any time within the app.

Booksy Biz (web/tablet app):

1. Navigate to Business Settings.
2. Open Business Details.
3. Click on Business Hours. 

Booksy Biz (mobile app):

1. Click on Profile.
2. Navigate to Settings.
3. Select Schedule Management.
4. Go to Business Hours. 

Tip: Changes made to your business hours can take effect immediately, the next week, or on a selected date, depending on your choice.

Yes! You will only be able to select one Primary Category, but you may select multiple Subcategories. 

1. Go to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings)
2. Open Business Details
3. Navigate to Business Category
4. Select all categories that apply to your business

Booksy allows you to set up your own booking rules, so that you can plan ahead and eliminate any surprise appointments. Establishing rules will let you optimise your Booking Settings to make sure your calendar fills with bookings while you are busy with work. 

To edit your Booking Settings: 

1. Navigate to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings)
2. Select Advanced Options
3. Open Booking Settings

For more information about how to edit your Booking Settings, check out our video tutorial by going to Booksy Library and searching for Tutorial: Business Settings.

Before you start managing your calendar and bookings in Booksy, you need to make sure that you have your service list set up. To help you get started, services have been created for you automatically based on the business category you selected when setting up your account. You can edit them, add new ones and categorise them whenever you’re ready, but we recommend you do this ASAP.

To set up or edit your services:

1. Head to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings).
2. Open Services Setup.
3. Select Services & Combo Services. From there you can add new categories and organise and edit existing services. To add a new service, select the plus icon in the bottom right corner.

Tip: You can add service photos and/or a service description that you can format yourself to make it as clear and attractive to your clients as possible. It will be displayed on your Booksy profile. 

To organize and categorize your services:

1. Go to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings)
2. Open Services Setup.
3. Select Services & Combo Services.
4. Click on the plus icon and select Add Category to start building out your list. Once this is complete, click to edit any service and you’ll be able to assign it to a category using the Category drop-down menu.

Service with variable pricing: If you'd like to set variable pricing for a specific service, set the service price as Varies. If you would like to offer different versions of the same service, each with a different price point, you can do that under Duration/Pricing. 

Service with variable duration: If you'd like to set multiple durations for one service type, you can do so under Duration/Pricing. For example, you can offer a Haircut service for long hair (1 hour) and short hair (30 mins).

Add-ons are available to businesses using Booksy Biz (mobile app) and Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app).

1. Navigate to your Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings)
2. Select Services Setup 
3. Click Add-ons to create and manage the Add-ons you want to offer.

From here, you can edit and create new Add-ons to offer your clients  with services they book. Be sure to make your Add-ons available online and assign them to services. That way, your clients  can select the Add-ons they want with their booking.

No. Boost commissions are calculated from the base price of a service. Any additional cost to the client for Add-ons is not included in the commissions fee.

Add-ons are flexible in how they are applied. They can have no price and only add time to a service, or they can have no duration and only impact price. When a service is booked with Add-ons, the price and duration of the appointment update automatically as necessary.

No, Add-ons are not bookable as solo events. They require a service that includes the option to select an Add-on. 

Combo Services allow you to group existing services into a single appointment. Along with reducing admin work, use them to set yourself apart – creating unique experiences for your clients to enjoy.

Combos are available for you to schedule from your Calendar and for your Clients to Book via Booksy for Customers (mobile app) and Booksy.com. 

Combo Services can be booked together:
- In Sequence (one after another) + optional processing time between services 
- In Parallel (they start at the same time)

To set up a new Combo Services, first you need to have at least two services added.

1. Go to Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings)
2. From Services Setup select Services & Combo Services 
3. Click on + icon and select New Combo Service
Tip: You need to have at least 2 services available to create a Combo and choose Booking type:
- Sequence – services are performed one after another with the option to add breaks between them
- Parallel - every service starts at the same time and involves more than one Staff member
4. Assign Services to a Combo
5. Set up Pricing:
- Service pricing – summed up from all Services in the Combo 
- Custom pricing – custom pricing of the Combo

1. Head over to your Business Settings (mobile: Profile → Settings)
2. Find your Payments & Checkout 
3. Select Checkout Settings
4. Locate your Tax Settings
5. From here, you can set the default tax rates for products and services

Please reach out to the Support Team by email at info.gb@booksy.com or by phone at 01323 700057, Mon-Thu: 08.00 - 18.00 Fri: 08.00 - 17.00 Sat-Sun: 09.00 - 17.30.

Both Booksy Biz (mobile app) and Booksy Biz Pro (web/tablet app) have chat support. Reach out when you find yourself with a question about your Booksy account. You can also reach us by email at info.gb@booksy.com.

If you need to reset your Booksy password use the Forgot Password option. 

1. From the login screen select Get Started and enter your email address in the appropriate field. 
2. In the next screen, use the Forgot Password option. 
3. Be on the lookout for an email from Booksy with instructions to reset your password. 

Can’t access your email? Contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

If you forget your Booksy password you can always get back into your Booksy account by entering the email address associated with your account in the login screen. When asked for your password, use the Forgot Password option. We’ll send you an email with instructions to reset your password and get back into your Booksy Account. 

If your Booksy account is associated with an email address that is no longer valid, contact us so we can update your email address and reset your password. You can reach the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com or by calling our support line at 01323 700057.

Your staff members can change their Booksy password the same way you would. After entering the email address associated with their Booksy account, they should use the Forgot Password option to reset their password. 

If your staff member needs to update the email address they use to log in to their Booksy account, you can make that change by following these steps:

1. Navigate to Staff Management & Resources
2. Choose a staff member from your list
3. Use the pencil icon to edit the staff member’s information
4. Update their email address and resend the invite

New accounts require a unique email address, but we can help you out! Contact the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

If you’d like to obtain a copy of your client list with contact details, please reach out to the Support Team at info.gb@booksy.com.

Data & information are the new currency in a digital world and should be protected with the utmost care. Below you can find 5 security rules that may help you to keep your personal and business information secure.

1. Take care of your passwords
Treat your passwords as the frontline defence against unauthorised access to your private information and business data. 

• Never reuse passwords for multiple accounts
• Use only strong passwords
• Keep your passwords private
• Consider using password managers, for example Google Password Manager
• Turn on multi-factor authentication

2. Always verify the identity
Not everyone is who they say they are. Always verify the identity of the person that asks you about confidential data or persuades you to perform a suspicious transaction.

Booksy will never ask you to make any ad-hoc payment or send your private information, such as passwords. If someone asks you to do so, or you are simply not sure if you were contacted by a Booksy agent, please contact us using the Help Chat or call our Support Team.

3. Beware of phishing
Phishing is the most common cyber attack method, where hackers use e-mails, text messages, and phone calls to try to obtain personal or business information. They usually try to impersonate banks, delivery services, and other business partners by using specially prepared message patterns to make it look valid.

Always verify the sender and carefully read the message. If you notice something suspicious, never click on any hyperlinks, and do not open any attachments.

Try your hand at spotting phishing with this quiz from Google.

4. Take care of your data
Data is at a premium nowadays and should be properly protected.

• Create permission levels - Booksy provides you with the possibility to create a profile for each staff member and set the relevant permission levels.
• Set an alert to protect your clients’ data - you can set up an alert that will inform you if your staff member displays contact details of multiple clients in a short period of time.
  You can set up the security notifications under Business Settings > Advanced Options > Security Warning and Notifications.

5. Protect your devices
Following all the best security practices may be ineffective if you don't keep your devices safe. First of all, never leave your computer and mobile devices unattended. Remember to log off when you finish a shift or go on a break. And last but not least, make sure that your devices are running the latest security patches that are provided together with updates of the operating system and software - never skip them!