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Success story: Barney Martin Hair

28 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

Barney Martin Hair in Sydney’s Surry Hills has been in business for over 20 years, and is an outstanding example of a salon that offers a luxurious, yet laid-back, experience. We sat down with Barney Martin to learn about his biggest challenges in business, his tips for anyone starting out, and the secret behind how he keeps his clients coming back. 

Watch the video below and keep reading to learn more about Barney Martin’s journey. 

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How to prepare for the end of the financial year with Kitomba

17 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

The end of the financial year comes around at the same time every year, and yet each time it can seem like a surprise. The good news is if you’ve been using Kitomba it’s easy to get much of the information you need to keep your accountant and the tax man happy.
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4 Kitomba features to help you sell more retail

14 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

If your goal is to sell more retail at your salon, spa or clinic, your software can make this easier for you and your team. The problem is, most hair and beauty professionals don’t use their salon software to its full potential! 

Keep reading to learn about the features available from Kitomba Salon and Spa Software that will help to keep your staff motivated, your retail sales high, and ultimately help your business to grow!

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Top tips to increase your salon’s client revisit rate

10 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

Are you looking for ways to increase the number of clients visiting your salon? Sure, you can try to keep up with current trends, offer quality services, and work on creating an inviting atmosphere. But nearly every salon is focusing on these and if you want to make a lasting impression, you need to go the extra mile.

In this blog, you’ll learn simple tactics on how to increase your salon’s client revisit rate and retain your clients! 

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14 ways to sell more retail at your salon or spa

6 Mar 2023 by Kitomba

Retail is a great way to increase how much your clients spend and increase your salon’s profit. So we’ve put together a list of our top 14 tips to help you sell more retail.

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3 ways to become an expert in retail sales

23 Feb 2023 by Kitomba

Selling more retail is one of the fastest ways to boost your profits so here are three ways to become an expert in retail sales in the hair and beauty industry.

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Success story: EdwardsAndCo

10 Feb 2023 by Kitomba

EdwardsAndCo is an outstanding example of success in the Australian hair industry. With nine locations across the country, EdwardsAndCo has seen incredible growth in the 10 years they’ve been operating, even during the pandemic. 

Watch the video below and keep reading to learn how National Operations Manager and 2IC, Jacob Faour,  oversees nine salons across Australia. He talks about how he uses Kitomba Salon and Spa Software to his advantage, and his top tips for salon owners and managers with multiple sites.

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Upcoming event: Retail Sales Masterclass with Paul Carbis

9 Feb 2023 by Kitomba

Industry statistics tell us that on average 24% of client visits in New Zealand include retail. That means 76% of client visits are leaving without buying retail products. If you want to vastly increase your revenue this year, selling retail is a simple way to do it.

That’s why at Kitomba we are proud to be sponsoring the Retail Sales Masterclass tour with Paul Carbis, and you’re invited to attend! 

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New Business Summary Variance report in Kitomba 1 for comparing date ranges

24 Jan 2023 by Kitomba

We’ve released the new Business Summary Variance report in Kitomba 1 so you can easily compare time periods for your key performance indicators (KPIs) from anywhere, on any device, eliminating the need to run multiple reports.

This report is available to Platinum and Diamond customers and is designed to give you a clear picture of your business’s performance over time in one handy report. Not only will this save you time, but it will help you to make informed decisions about your business to improve your efficiency and boost your revenue! 

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Free 10-Day Sales Challenge to boost your salon’s revenue

20 Jan 2023 by Kitomba

Are you up for a challenge? We’ve partnered with Patricia Ross, salon owner, sales expert and wealth empowerment coach from First Class Services to provide a free 10-day sales challenge for salons on Monday 30 January 2023 to kick-off the new year by increasing your revenue by at least $3,000 in 10 days! 

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