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By Catherine Wright, 29 May 2023

Beauty & the Bottom line – a new video series to get your business financially fit

What’s the secret to a successful salon? Unfortunately it's not just being the boss of brows. The queen of colour. Or the most awesome nail technician ever. We’ve got to be good with money too. And that doesn’t always come naturally. So here’s a little help. In Timely’s new three part series we dive into the world of finance to give you tips and helpful advice to get confident with money matters and make your salon a long term success. We'll also show you how with Timely’s tools, it doesn’t have to be hard work.

By Blair Kemp, 10 May 2023

6 helpful tips to put a deposit policy in place and lose the no-shows

Enough is enough! If you’ve had your fill of no-shows and cancellations, you know it’s time to put a proper cancellation policy in place and to start taking deposits from clients when they book.

By Melanie Wallace, 28 Apr 2023

From pen and paper to efficient and professional

From the chaos of handwritten notes to a sleek, professional system that delivers the ultimate customer experience…. see how Jessica Mee Medispa made the switch to Timely and has never looked back.

By Melanie Wallace, 28 Mar 2023

Could you be in trouble with the insurance police?

It’s a bit of a click-baity title, we’ll admit. But stay with us because we do have some important info about the cover you must have when you’re an employer…

By Melanie Wallace, 8 Mar 2023

Keep calm & carry on: How to future-proof your business for a potential recession

With a recession on the horizon, the next 12 months could prove challenging for many businesses across the UK. However, if you get on the front foot, you could actually thrive through this period. Melanie Wallace, Timely’s UK Marketing Manager, explains how to navigate your beauty business through the uncertainty of 2023.

By Melanie Wallace, 2 Mar 2023

The guide to hiring your first employee

We’ve teamed up with the experts from international job search website Jooble to take a closer look at finding that all-important first hair and beauty salon employee.

By Melanie Wallace, 24 Feb 2023

3 ways to earn more without working more

Let’s work smarter, not harder by guest writer Kelly Rose, Business Mentor.

By Catherine Wright, 31 Jan 2023

Share the love this Valentine’s Day with gift vouchers

Valentine's day is right around the corner and people everywhere are looking for ways to treat the people that they love to something special. Now is the perfect time for a marketing push and this gift voucher campaign is a low effort, high reward campaign you can set up in just 10 minutes!

By Melanie Wallace, 26 Dec 2022

Say hello to a winning 2023

Let’s get the new year off to a flying start with Timely, the online booking software that helps you run your salon like a pro and manage your business beautifully.

By Melanie Wallace, 28 Nov 2022

Chloe J’s rise to fame and success

"I always loved my paper diary but it was starting to look so unprofessional and messy. I had to use pencil as I was always swapping appointments and being mobile to begin with, being chucked into my bag and car - it was literally falling to pieces."

By Catherine Wright, 9 Nov 2022

Sell on Socials this Silly Season Part 2

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.

By Catherine Wright, 7 Nov 2022

Lose the no-shows and gain loyal clients with TimelyPay

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.

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