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With everyone wanting to look their best and give gifts to their loved ones, Valentine's Day can be one of the most profitable times of the year for salons, spas and barbershops. 

Whether you want your beauty and wellness business to expand to two or three locations in your neighbourhood, or create a new nationwide chain or franchise, there are many challenges to overcome. 

It’s the perfect time to take a step back and plan how you’ll boss your business in 2023. 

Black Lotus Barbers is an inclusive, friendly barbershop located in the heart of Stirling, Scotland. Owner Amy Wright made the switch from pen and paper to our online booking platform two years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Read on to find out how she uses Fresha to streamline everything, from managing appointments and payments to displaying customer reviews.

So you’ve signed up to Fresha (hooray!), added your services and added your team members… what’s next? We recommend adding all your existing clients to your Fresha account before you start scheduling people for appointments or going online. 

As a proud member of both England and Great Britain’s blind football teams, Brandon Coleman’s passion for sport has led him to understand how everyday muscle pains can affect both performance and comfort. Working with everyone from elite athletes to construction workers, Brandon offers unique deep tissue and holistic treatments based in a purpose-built studio at his home in Horndean, near Portsmouth. 
 

In 2021, customers spent $8.9 billion online on Black Friday, $21 billion on Small Business Saturday, and $10.7 billion on Cyber Monday – and that's just in the US. Wherever you are in the world, you can bring the Black Friday rush straight to your business this year if you play your cards right.

Here are the top five reasons why using an online booking calendar is a win for you and your clients.

There’s no need to spend ages planning out your Black Friday promotional texts — we’ve got you covered. 

Fresha is introducing Apple Pay and QR codes for your clients to easily pay or leave a tip, with no sign-up required. Checkout is easy and smooth, with no need to send payment links via text or for clients to get out their cards. Just scan and pay. Simple as that.

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a way of thinking that can reduce your outgoings, boost your business’s reputation, and even help the planet. But what does it really mean? And what practical steps can you take to minimise your salon’s carbon footprint?

Fresha's new promotions tool allows you to create and share discount codes with your clients, which they can use when booking online or during checkout. Treat your loyal clients with seasonal offers, or attract new clients with a one-off code.