Timely Blog

Passing on card payment fees – better known as surcharging – is becoming more and more common these days. Despite that, introducing a surcharge can make even the most seasoned salon owner nervous about what their clients might think. Here’s how to tackle any tricky client questions.

After the hustle and bustle of the warmer weather, you can rest your weary legs and take a breather – but not for too long- the winter slump is upon us. In Australia and New Zealand, June is when bookings slow right down, impacting revenue, staff morale and causing a fair amount of stress – on top of the scaly winter skin and dry hair! We have some easy ways you can maximise your income during the winter downturn.

Running a salon isn’t easy. But taking in-salon payments can be. 

TimelyPay terminals make point-of-sale payments easier for everyone. Our terminals work seamlessly with Timely so everything flows through and there’s no room for error.

Help your clients show some love this Valentine’s Day! Gift vouchers are the perfect way to treat the people they love to something special. Set up this low effort, high reward campaign in just 10 minutes.

Amy and Emilee Hembrow are sisters with a passion for holistic beauty. When they founded their flagship SSKIN clinic in Bundall, Queensland, they knew they wanted to create a place where people could go to enhance their natural beauty.

Maximising space and style are key when it comes to salon design for small spaces. And small but perfectly formed comes with an abundance of advantages; small salon layouts mean lower rents and running costs, less maintenance, and a more intimate client experience.

As we get into 2024, it’s a good time to consider whether you want to stay and renew your current lease, or if it’s time to look for a new place to operate. With Your Leasing Co, we weigh up everything you need to consider.

Meet Robyn McAlpine. Internationally recognised skin expert, author, speaker, skin clinic author and the latest Timely ambassador.

Effective salon management makes your staff more productive and makes your salon business a nicer, more harmonious place to work. Discover five top tips from Timely ambassador Abigail James on how to manage staff well and boost your salon’s success. 

Transform the way you run your beauty salon with cutting-edge technology. Find out how innovative point of sale systems and seamless online booking software can elevate your client experience and enhance customer satisfaction.

Starting your own salon is a daunting prospect – there’s lots to consider. Timely ambassador Abigail James explains to first-time salon owners how you can make your first time managing a salon easy, from creating a welcoming space to tech-savvy tips. 

Meet our newest global ambassador, educator and tanning specialist, Jasmine Scarr.