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Business tips, 06/05/2021

Writing a business plan for a beauty salon

A well-written business plan can be a great roadmap for your salon – thoughtful planning and analysis help you make sure that you are building your business on solid foundations. Whether you’re just launching or have been running for quite some time – it’s never too late to create this kind of guide. And even […]

Business tips, 04/05/2021

Conversation tips & tricks for hair salon staff

Let’s face it – it is easy to initiate in small-talk, but to lead a wholesome conversation is an art. Hairstylists are expected to possess the gift of ease in conversation, as they constantly work with numerous clients who come to the salon to look great and relax. Most people consider visiting their favourite salon […]

Business tips, 29/04/2021

Create a Marketing Plan for your hair or beauty salon

Many beauty salon owners don’t bother creating a marketing plan, as they think it’s not worth the hassle. They’re too busy with their daily duties, challenges and struggles – spending a few hours writing down things that seem so obvious, that it sounds like a bad joke. Let’s be honest: creating a beauty salon marketing […]

Covid-19, 15/04/2021

6 tips on how to make working in a face covering in a salon more comfortable

Working in the health & beauty industry has many wonderful perks and we’re sure you’re happy to be back in business. Unfortunately, close contact services are associated with a high risk of getting infected by the coronavirus, as you spend a long period of time in close proximity to another person’s face. This is why […]

Business tips, 25/03/2021

Should you raise your prices? The question on every salon owners mind.

Like most health and beauty specialists, you’ve probably had your fair fill of Netflix series this lockdown, for at least two lifetimes. We’re sure you’re itching to get back to treating clients – you’ve planned out salon protocols to implement after your reopening and you’re in regular contact with your clients to ensure that they don’t […]

Feature Focus, 15/03/2021

New and Improved: Booksy’s Mobile Payments have arrived!

Booksy’s Mobile Payments have had an upgrade! We know that many businesses want to be as Covid-secure as possible, but you might not think that something as simple as Mobile Payments would help increase safety for you, your staff and your clients. With Booksy’s Mobile Payments feature, you’re able to: Fast, easy and modern contactless […]

Business tips, 28/01/2021

The marketing mistakes to avoid for your health & beauty business.

Building your brand is all about trial and error. Throughout your career, you might have tried various marketing techniques, with varying degrees of success. Some might work for your peers, but not so well for your business. So how do you find the best marketing style for you? Get comfortable and enjoy some marketing myth-busting […]

Business tips, Covid-19, 28/01/2021

How to benefit from Valentine’s Day when your business is closed.

There’s no doubt about it, Valentine’s Day this year will be a bit different. This time surrounding this special day is usually one of the most profitable times of the year for businesses in the beauty, grooming, and wellness industries because everyone wants to look their best – whether they’re celebrating with loved ones or […]

Team Booksy, 27/01/2021

Booksy announces $70 million in funding round and merger with Versum

Booksy raises $70 million to bring its beauty and wellness appointment booking app to even more salons and customers across the US, UK and EU Founded in Poland and now headquartered in San Francisco, Booksy is the global number one appointment booking app for the beauty and wellness industry By removing the need for paper […]

Booksy Tips, Business tips, 22/12/2020

Top Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

If you find it difficult to wind down for the festive period, you’re not alone. Check out our tips below on how you can switch off and recharge and get some well deserved rest over Christmas. Start With a Plan Take a few minutes to jot down a list of all of the chores that […]

Uncategorized, 09/12/2020

In The Press: Booksy Features on the 2020 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 1508 Percent

Inc. magazine revealed that Booksy is No. 299 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses. We started Booksy simply because we saw a […]

Booksy Tips, Business tips, 03/12/2020

Use These Online Booking Tools to Attract More Clients

Being a business owner means staying one step ahead. And one great way to accomplish that is to make sure you’re familiar with all of the different online booking tools that clients can use to schedule appointments without ever downloading the Booksy app. To help you get more bookings, we’ve made it easy for people […]

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