Timely Blog

Sometimes you have to give up control in order to gain it. For Charlene, founder of Reign Salon and Retreat in Melbourne, it was giving up some control over how she took her bookings.

When a client comes in all stressed and frazzled, there’s something so satisfying about helping them leave refreshed and glowing. But behind the scenes, salon life can take its toll on you. Here are a few unknown salon stresses and how to handle them like a pro.

We’ve all been in a situation where things in your relationship are ok, but not great. Things that seemed acceptable at the start can suddenly become triggering. The stress then impacts your mood, your sleep, and your business. If this all sounds familiar, that’s ok, it might be time to identify the red flags and work out next steps. 

Dealing with difficult clients is stressful, awkward and a pain that salon owners know all too well. Constant no-shows and late clients cost you money, so something needs to be done. The good news is, it’s not too hard. With over 55,000 customers using Timely, we’ve collected a lot of insider tips. Here’s are three top tips to help you untangle this tricky situation.

SMS reminder messages can work wonders for your salon in busy periods – especially at hectic times like the upcoming Christmas holiday season. If you’re organised and efficient, you can reduce no-shows, improve your client experience, and keep your salon busy and thriving! Find out how SMS reminders can make Christmas a successful time, rather than a stressful time.

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.