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Top spot: How to reach number one on GoogleBlog

Top spot: How to reach number one on Google

Like any business owner worth their salt, you’ve probably heard of the term “SEO”. What you might not be so familiar is exactly what’s actually involved in search engine optimisation, and why it’s fast becoming the number one marketing tool for your salon. spa or barber shop.
Fleur Murphy
January 23, 2019
Make a killing with your barber shop marketingBlog

Make a killing with your barber shop marketing

Culture, nostalgia, and wicked cuts are all things reminiscent of a bygone era and are the building blocks for barber shops in 2019. There’s no denying the humble barber shop has seen a resurgence in the 21st century, but barbers now face a greater challenge than those of yore: competition.
Caitlin Adamson
January 15, 2019
Magic cure for your holiday hangoverBlog

Magic cure for your holiday hangover

By definition, a holiday hangover is the period after a holiday where reality has set in, but you’re still dreaming of piña coladas on the beach. Yes, it’s a harsh realisation, but together with your salon software, we can kick this holiday hangover with a magic cure.
Caitlin Adamson
January 10, 2019
Jingle bells, time to sellBlog

Jingle bells, time to sell

As salon, spa or barber shop managers, you would be no stranger to Christmas craziness. No doubt your salon Appointment Book is feeling the pressure too – already packed to the rafters with clients all vying for a few hours of your tender, loving attention and wicked skills. Now it's time to sell!
Caitlin Adamson
December 7, 2018
Jo reveals her Google top fiveBlog

Jo reveals her Google top five

What's the number one place people go when they’re looking for a new hairdresser or beauty therapist? Yup, Google – it’s a no brainer! So how can you take advantage of the online powerhouse that is Google? Read on for my top five things you should be doing on Google, like yesterday.
Jo Burgess
November 26, 2018
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Google + Shortcuts have a gift for you

So we’ve got some news for you that has us doing cartwheels… Our fast-friends at Google and our Shortcuts team have been cooking up something delicious for your business for a while now and we’re finally ready to spill the beans for you. Shortcuts and Google are excited to announce the launch of...
Shortcuts
November 16, 2018
Quick prep for Black Friday in your salonBlog

Quick prep for Black Friday in your salon

We know how busy you are, and how even busier you get towards the pointy end of the year, that’s why we wanted to help take a little stress off you. We have created a list of ideas of what you can do for Black Friday this holiday season so you don’t have to!
Caitlin Adamson
November 13, 2018
Success Story

Alcyon Hair and Beauty

Picture this: You’ve finally realised your dream of opening your own salon in the perfect space. Your team is ready, clients are beating down the door, everything is in place, except… the internet doesn’t work.
Shortcuts
November 13, 2018