Timely Blog

Did you know that 63% of all holiday spending is done online? 56% of millennials and 60% of Gen Z say they plan to use social media for their holiday shopping this year. Facebook and Instagram are no longer just about finding new clients, an effective social media campaign can have a significant impact on your product sales in the lead up to Christmas, helping you make the most of the increased spending that comes with this time of year.

Keep reading to learn how to run an effective campaign and to access three beautiful ready-to-go campaign templates.

No-shows and last minute cancellations have to be some of the worst things about our business. We all understand that emergencies happen, but those flaky customers who think nothing of cancelling 10 minutes before their appointment or don’t show up at all? Well, they’re enough to have us silently screaming into the stock cupboard. Especially at this busy time of year when you could have easily filled that slot with someone from your waitlist.

It’s time to get set up before things ramp up.

Christmas is our time to help you shine. All Timely’s awesome features come into their own during the silly season to make sure you’re getting maximum profit with minimum effort and headaches.

Timely Business Management Software is thrilled to announce the appointment of its latest Brand Ambassador, Abigail James.

“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”

― Maya Angelou

It’s so important for salons and small business to hold on to their most skilled workers. Melanie Wallace, UK Marketing Manager at Timely Business Management Software, explains how to motivate, inspire and retain staff in your salon (with a little bit of help from technology).

No-shows and last-minute cancellations can have a big impact on your income. What if we told you there was a tried-and-tested method to help manage no-shows? Melanie Wallace, UK Marketing Manager at Timely Business Management Software, explains why online deposits could be a game-changer for your small business.

Are you guilty of being self-deprecating at work? Here’s why learning to sing your own praises can lead to big business benefits.

Business Management Software, Timely is delighted to announce the appointment of its latest Brand Ambassador, Sheridan Shaw.

When it comes to ensuring clients from the gender diverse community feel safe, heard, understood and accepted, few salon owners are working harder and with more passion for the cause than Mamawest Creative Director Sheridan Rose Shaw (she/her).

10 years after starting RCNQ, Rob decided to do something to effect change within the hair and beauty industry – finding inspiration in another global movement for inclusivity and diversity.

I remember when I first opened my salon, someone suggested it wouldn’t make any money because ‘sitting around all day painting nails is a hobby and not a business’. Well, I proved them wrong. After growing a 9-treatment room spa which I sold in 2020, I now coach salon owners daily and regularly see that actually, owning a salon or hair and beauty business, is probably more complex than most other business models.