Your guide to PURCHASING OR CHANGING SALON SOFTWARE

Considering changing the software you use in your salon - or ditching the pen and paper in favour of digital - can be daunting. The team at Beu share everything you need to know before making the decision to switch

Is software right for you?

If you have a salon, or if you are looking to open one soon, you may be aware of the number of different salon software solutions that are available – but not all software is created equal, and not all software is suitable for all salons.

Before making a decision on which salon software to use, it is important to assess the needs of your business, and what problems you are trying to overcome. It’s also important to recognise what kind of business you have, as trying to fit a square peg into a round hole can cause more problems than solutions.

Salon staff members

How your staff members are employed can make a big difference to what kind of software is suitable for you.

If your salon utilises self-employed staff members on a commission basis, it is important to be able to easily calculate how much each staff member owes, and when they owe it.

If staff members are employed, you may be conscious of how much access staff have to sensitive client data, and how easily it can be exported. Issues like this often create a barrier for salons moving from a paper diary to a software solution.

No-shows

The dreaded client no-show doesn’t just ruin your day; if left unchecked they can begin to eat away at your salon’s bottom line. There are several ways that the use of software can overcome this issue.

Automated SMS or email reminders before the appointment can often be the difference between having your client show up for their appointment, rather than another “emergency doctor’s appointment”. By having clients pre-pay for their appointment or pay a deposit you can also significantly reduce the chance of no-shows, and, if they don’t show, you have financial protection.

The right software for you

Beu is a salon software solution that works for the owners, the staff and their clients. It allows salons with a mix of employed and self-employed staff to work seamlessly together on one system.

As well as online bookings, diary and staff management, Beu has loads of features built in to maximise the efficiency of the business and increase revenue and client satisfaction, with mobile apps for the staff and the clients allowing bookings to be made and managed 24 hours a day, without having to call through to reception.

Beu plans start from just £25 a month. Use code PB20 to save up to £108 a year. Visit app.beuapp.com/ get-software to upgrade your salon today.