Salon Economics

We believe that focusing on 5 core fundamentals of Salon Management is the way to build and maintain a successful business.
Watch Slick's COO explain in the video below 👇

The 5 metrics successful business owners focus on

Business Education courses, typically, are boring with a capital B 👎

We're making education fun and easy by showing you how to be successful in these 5 key business areas

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Salon Economics

1. Occupancy

This one's a no brainer: if you're not getting as many bookings as you can, you're leaving cash on the table

How is this calculated?
Occupancy is the total amount of bookings you have, divided by the total amount of time you have

*Based on average appointments per month of 296 and average bill of £55
Salon Economics

2. Cancellations

Here at Slick, we refuse to accept Cancellations are something that should be accepted - it doesn't happen in other industries, so it's time to take a stand!

How is it calculated?
The total number of cancelled appointments divided by the total number of appointments

*Based on average appointments per month of 296 and average bill of £55
Salon Economics

3. Average Bill

From second services to after-care and Retail purchases, we've got tips and tricks to get your clients spending more with you

How is Average Bill calculated?
The total amount of revenue you receive, divided by the total number of payments you receive from clients.

*Based on average appointments per month of 296 and average bill of £55
Salon Economics

4. Rebookings

The easiest way to fill your diary is rebooking every client - this is something of a mantra at Slick HQ!

It's the easiest way of making sure your Occupany Rate stays as high as possible, without needing to worry about attracting new clients!

How is this calculated?
The % of clients that have rebooked within X time of their previous appointment.

*Based on average appointments per month of 296 and average bill of £55
Salon Economics

5. Visit Frequency

If clients are coming in once a month, that's great. If they're coming in twice a month, that's double great. And if you can do this for every single client, you'll double your money!

There are loads of different tricks and tactics you can use to try and increase how often your clients visit you

*Based on 500 clients and average bill of £55

“Amazing service and quality is outstanding”

"I really look forward to my sessions with my Business Coach, it helps me see my business so much clearer. They help me analyse my reports and give me ideas on how to prevent cancellations, attract new clients and be very targeting with my marketing to fill up any slots.

They then show me the success of what we've implemented. When I'm running a busy salon it's hard to find time to look at everything. These sessions are so important if you want your busienss to do well.”

Matt Stark | Owner, Stark Hair Salon
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FAQs

How much is set up?

Set up and training are free for businesses with 2 or more staff. We set up your account with your prices & timings. We even import your client contact details. Unlike other software systems who charge for training or only offer Help Articles, we offer free 1-2-1 training to get you up and running

How long is the contract?

We don’t do contracts as standard. We believe you will love Slick so much you will never want to leave and if you do need to leave because your salon is closing then we want to be there to support & help. The only time we offer a contract is if you ask for one to lock in a price.

What do I need to run Slick?

Slick will run on any modern iPad or desktop. All you need is WIFI in your salon and an iPad or computer. Our onboarding team will run tests during your setup to ensure Slick runs smoothly in your salon.

Can you import my client database?

Yes. Client data in a .CSV or Excel file can be imported for free.

Do you charge for customer support & training?

Live 1-2-1 support is free. Our industry leading team are available 7-days a week. 8am-8pm via Live Chat, email and phone.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You are free to leave at any time. You just need to complete an Account Closure form and we will even provide your client data for you in a .CSV should you need it!

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