Attention all salon owners ….Is your salon with it? If your salon is using a computer system then the answer is yes!!!
but wether you have a salon system or not do you know how to choose the right one to suit your salon? and is there any one system that fare out better than the others?
there are more and more salon systems on the market than ever before so the competition is fierce but also very confusing for the “deer in headlights” salon owner looking to purchase. it is such a huge (expensive) step too so choosing correctly is a big deal.
with social media, blogs and online interaction more and more important you need a system that can allow you to link to your website. you also need an interactive system that can send out friendly reminders via text or email and store clients details and treatment history etc. some of these things are quite basic nowadays but vital to the operating of a decent computer system.
aside from the techie stuff it is so important that the system is easy to use for you and your therapists. it is not only important that it is quick and simple to make a booking so as not to take up too much precious phone time, but also simple to change, move or alter an appointment with as little fiddling around on the computer screen as possible, this way less human error can occur with the clients appointment.
there are many company’s offering salon systems and some cost more than others, unfortunately generally you pay for what you get.
the system most widely used and widely recommended is Phorest salon software. i have used this system myself and can stand by its capabilities. it is an ever changing software system that keeps with the times. currently you can manage stock, appointments, staff and sales from the comfort of your office or at home with their new Phorest app, giving a salon owner peace of mind that he or she is always in control of the situation. by encouraging your clients to also get the app you can then take bookings 24/7.
the beauty of this system is that no salon is too big or small to use it, it can really benefit any salon and make the salon owners job a whole lot easier and organised. this system is more than just a booking tool it becomes a way of life.