Connor Keppel

3 SMS Ideas To Boost Men Bookings This Father’s Day

Mother or Father’s Day messages to clients don’t always have the intended effect. That’s something we found out the hard way a good few years ago when we sent out a […]

6 SMS Ideas For Valentine’s Promotions In Your Salon

Still have a few vacant spots in your diary for Valentine’s Day? SMS promotions are often the quickest way to solve that issue. What most people struggle with though, is […]

Get Set Up With Online Bookings Before You Get So Busy You Can’t

“I need a serious haircut, but I didn’t get the time to book myself in for one. With work, kids and everything else in between, I just don’t think of […]

9 Subtle Signs An Employee Is Thinking Of Leaving Your Salon

Stylists and therapists move around, particularly in the earlier days of their career. If you’re lucky enough to have one or more linchpins (someone who adds salon-wide value way beyond […]

The 7 Wonders Of The Perfect Salon Phone Manner

You know the feeling. Calls are coming in, you’re running around trying to organise everybody (and everything!) while remaining as calm, friendly and professional as humanly possible. It’s a big […]

The Dark Truth Of Salon Marketplaces And Salon Directories

New salon directories and marketplaces launch every week, and it’s easy to see why these sites are attractive to salons as partners. They come with the promise of getting more […]

Salon Staff: Why You Need To Hire a Duck

Ducks. Graceful creatures that gently glide across tranquil waters. The funny thing about them though is that nobody sees the hard work done below the water’s surface. Phorest’s customer service crush, […]

3 Surefire Ways To Prevent Staff From Stealing Salon Client Details

You spend years building a loyal client base, recruiting a talented team and then lose half of your customer base overnight. Your stylist or therapist leaves the salon, and without […]

Two Leading Salon Owners Set The Record Straight About Clients And Valentine’s Day

You’ve heard it before. “Oh dear, Valentine’s Day huh? More like Hallmark Day! If it’s not Christmas, it’s Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day. It’s never ending!”. Talking about the virtues of […]