Guides for salon owners
How do you work out commission, should you rent chairs or pay a percentage, and why doesn't the till add up at closing time? We answer the questions salon owners face every week, in plain language and with worked examples.
How to calculate staff commission
How to work out stylist and barber commission: which amount to use, service vs retail rates, product cost, tips, card fees and advances, with worked examples.
Read moreChair rental vs commission
Chair rental or commission for your stylists? How each model works, pros and cons, a break-even example, hybrid rent and the employment status question.
Read moreReducing no-shows and late cancellations
Practical ways to cut no-shows and last-minute cancellations in your salon: reminder timing, clear confirmation, easy cancelling, booking rules and deposits.
Read moreEnd-of-day cash-up, step by step
Why won't the till balance? A simple end-of-day cash-up for salons: open tickets, float, card terminal totals, cash count, expenses, discounts and tips.
Read moreHow to price your salon services
How to set salon prices: product, time, stylist's share and fixed costs as a cost per minute, plus the price list, VAT, retail and price rises.
Read moreHiring your first stylist: what to get right
Hiring your first stylist or barber: trial day, right to work checks, juniors and apprentices, pay model, written agreement and a clean first-day set-up.
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